Canon PowerShot A3100 IS 12.1MP Compact Digital Camera - Silver
4x Optical zoom, 2.7" LCD, Face and Motion detection
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Line: PowerShotModel: A3100 IS
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Overview & Features top

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Compact Digital Camera

The intelligent and compact PowerShot A3100 IS packs Canon image quality into a slim, lightweight body to make shooting a breeze – it’s as easy as point and shoot.

Features

  • 12.1 MP
  • 4x optical zoom with IS
  • 6.7cm (2.7") LCD
  • Smart Auto, Easy mode. Hints & Tips
  • Optical Image Stabilizer & Motion Detection Technology
  • Super Vivid & Poster Effect. FaceSelf-Timer
  • Metal exterior in 3 colours*
  • DIGIC III
  • Li-ion battery
  • VGA movies
Effortless results, affordable style

12.1 Megapixels

A 12.1 Megapixel sensor lets you produce stunning prints in sizes up to A2, or crop images to perfection without losing the detail necessary for larger prints.

4x optical zoom lens

The 4x optical zoom lens is designed and manufactured by Canon to the high standards found throughout the Canon photographic range. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS) keeps images sharp by reducing the blur caused by camera shake.

6.7cm (2.7") LCD

Comfortably frame, review and share your shots on a large, high-resolution 6.7cm (2.7") LCD screen.

Effortless shooting

Smart Auto mode uses intelligent Scene Detection Technology to evaluate the brightness, contrast, distance, required flash exposure and overall hue of a subject – then selects optimum settings. Easy mode disables all but the essential controls, and reduces on-screen icons for total ease-of-use.

Easier operation

A Hints & Tips mode offers on-screen explanations of key features during shooting, playback and menu navigation.

Motion Detection Technology

Canon’s blur-beating Motion Detection Technology ascertains movement of both camera and subject. The optimal ISO level is then automatically set, to minimise blur and maximise image quality.

Face Detection Technology

A suite of Face Detection technologies detects multiple faces in a scene and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings & white balance – for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones. FaceSelf-Timer makes group photos easy, taking a shot after an extra face enters the frame. Auto Red-Eye Correction identifies and removes the red-eye effect caused by flash.

18 shooting modes

A range of 18 shooting modes includes Super Vivid, which adds vibrant colours to your photos; Poster Effect, which creatively reduces the number of colours for a retro, poster-like effect; and Low Light, for darker conditions.

Slim & colourful

The PowerShot A3100 IS features a slim and stylish body with metal front shell and striking finish in three colour variations.

DIGIC III

As well as powering intelligent technologies such as Smart Auto, Canon’s DIGIC III processor ensures fast response times, superb image quality, advanced noise reduction & accurate colour reproduction.

Rechargeable power

Slim, light and powerful, a Canon Lithium-ion battery pack and charger are included.

VGA movies

Supplement your still images with fun 30fps VGA movie clips with sound. A Long Play mode lets you store twice as much footage on the camera’s memory card.
Specification top
General
Model
A3100 IS
Color
Silver
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
12.1 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" CCD
ISO Sensitivity
80 - 1600
 
Display
Viewfinder
-
LCD Size
2.7 inch
LCD Resolution
230,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
<not specified>
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
4x
Digital Zoom (x)
4x
Focal Length
35 - 140 mm
Aperture @ Wide
f/2.7
Aperture @ Telephoto
f/5.6
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
<not specified>
Max Resolution (V)
<not specified>
File Format
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
640 x 480
Frames Per Second (FPS)
30
Sound Recording
<not specified>
File Format
AVI
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
-
Manual Exposure
-
Manual White Balance
-
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Lens shift
Print Compliance
<not specified>
Waterproof
-
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
Yes
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Multimedia Card Plus (MMCplus)
Multimedia Card (MMC) 
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
155 grams
Width
98 mm
Height
58 mm
Depth
28 mm
 
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Overall score (756)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Expert score (16)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.8/10
User score (740)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
 
Design (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Value for money (45)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Features (25)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9/10
Ease of use (23)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
Performance (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Picture quality (24)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.8/10
Durability (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.7/10
Overall quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.7/10
Display (21)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
PROS• easy to use • good image quality • image stabilization • good value for money • nice body color
CONS• great zoom
Expert Reviews
Imaging Resource
2 November 2011
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Overview by Mike Pasini and Stephanie Boozer Review Date: 06/09/2010 The entry-level Canon PowerShot A3100 is based around a 12.1-megapixel sensor, with an optically stabilized 4x, 35-140mm zoom lens. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.7 to f/5.6 across the zoom range. Read more ...
PROSCompact, well-built, 4x zoom with optical image stabilization, Good detail from 12-megapixel sensor, Decent 2.7-inch LCD, Smart Auto analyzes each scene to pick the correct settings, Good auto white balance indoors, Face Detection, Face Self-timer, Very good macro mode, Good shutter lag, AF Assist
CONSLens doesn't go very wide, Higher-than-average barrel distortion at wide-angle, Soft images at full telephoto, No manual or priority exposure modes, Slow 0.8 frames per second continuous mode shooting, Doesn't use inexpensive AA batteries, Slightly below average battery life, No HD video, No optical
Digital Camera Review
1 April 2010
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Review
The A3100 is an almost ideal first digital camera and an excellent choice for the primary family camera. Read more ...
PROSEasy to use, Compact, First rate optics, Excellent image quality, Very good feature set, Reasonably-priced
CONSNo manual exposure capability, Battery life could be better, No optical viewfinder, No handgrip
8.0/10
PhotoRadar
8 March 2012
The top and bottom ends of the price spectrum are easy, though. If you want DSLR-style performance and quality, prepare your bank manager and buy either the G11 or the excellent Nikon P6000. There are only a few truly decent cameras under £100, so that choice is easy as well. Read more ...
7.0/10
User Reviews
Ebay
5 April 2012
Good camera with good features.
I bought this Canon to be able to take pictures in the field. Living in the northwest, I am often am taking photos when there is less than ideal conditions (low-light) so I was attracted by the ability to set the ISO. Read more ...
8.0/10
Amazon
19 March 2012
Excellent
Camera was exactly as pictured and described in the "copy." I gave this to my daughter and she was extremely please with the quality and pictures she has taken. Very good buy and I highly recommend. Read more ...
10.0/10
epinions.com
14 August 2010
Great Camera For Kids
I purchased the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS camera as a gift for my granddaughter on her 12th birthday. Read more ...
PROSInexpensive; many features; image stabilization; 12.1 megapixels; intuitive menu; good size LCD; excellent software
CONSNo extensive user manual; 2-step process to access macro and flash; no memory card supplied
8.0/10