Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a 12MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Key Features — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
12MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 4000x3000 pixels, suitable for everyday photos and standard-size prints.
Optical Image Stabilization: Lens-based OIS reduces blur from camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful in lower light.
DIGIC 4 Processor: Canon's image processor handles noise reduction and color rendering across the ISO 80–1600 range.
Face Detection AF: Automatically identifies and focuses on faces in the frame, making portrait shots more reliable for casual users.
9-Point Contrast Detection AF: Provides broad frame coverage for focusing on subjects across a variety of compositions.
2.7-Inch Fixed LCD: The 230,000-dot screen serves as the primary framing and image review interface, as there is no optical viewfinder.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 12MP |
| Processor | DIGIC 4 |
| ISO Range | 80 – 1600 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000x3000 |
| Burst Rate | 0.8 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a point-and-shoot compact camera centered on a 12MP, 1/2.3-inch sensor processed by Canon's DIGIC III engine. The ISO range runs from 80 to 1600, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) is built in to help keep handheld shots sharp. Autofocus uses contrast detection with 9 focus points and includes Face Detection AF for easier portrait shooting.
Maximum still resolution is 4000x3000 pixels, and five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Black & White — are available in-camera. Video tops out at 480p at 30fps. The primary display is a 2.7-inch fixed LCD at 230,000 dots.
The camera weighs just 154g and measures 97 x 58 x 28 mm in a plastic body, with no weather sealing. Storage is handled via SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, USB connectivity is included, and a built-in flash with multiple modes is on board. Battery life is rated at approximately 240 shots on the included NB-8L cell.
Pros — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓12MP 1/2.3-inch sensor with DIGIC III processing covers a broad ISO 80–1600 range
- ✓9-point contrast detection AF plus Face Detection AF for portrait-friendly focusing
Cons — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
- ✗Video is limited to 480p at 30fps with only a Standard color profile — well below modern HD standards
- ✗No viewfinder of any type; framing relies entirely on the 230,000-dot fixed LCD
- ✗Burst mode frame rate of just 0.8fps makes capturing fast action difficult
Videos — Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Digital Camera — computertv