Compared with predecessors who, A1000 IS and A1100 IS, two new slim and lighter machines, and added some new features that prices were unchanged.

PowerShot A3000 IS and A3100 IS is the latest model added to the series cameras Canon A tourist line.

                                      Two models have the same design.

Can clearly see the trend of innovation in Canon recently when the company sought to “fashion goods” line Powershot notorious joskin her. Two model A3000 and A3100 have three-dimensional size is 97 x 58 x 28 mm, fairly many models camera IXUS him thin. The classic line ripple appeared on many generations Powershot A line completely disappeared. Front machine almost flat because not download more bulky drive AA batteries. Shell is made of metal machine, sure sense than the plastic material on the cheap versions before.

Control system of the A3000 and A3100 also has many new compared to the previous model. Rotation select a button (Mode Dial) designed to sink and the edge must necessarily offset the machine. Although this change helps increase computer compact fashion for the product but will cause difficulties to change the default options scenes. Capture key phrase matching belt zoom as the A1100 IS version is replaced completely. On the machine only single power button and press the button to capture and quite popular. Zoom function is transferred to two key aspects behind the machine.

LCD screen size larger (2.7 inch - 230,000 pixels) Canon was forced to cut the optical viewfinder. Space for your fingers on the computer so also narrowed significantly. In return, the buttons on the machine was designed to and more sensitive.

Both new models are equipped with 4x optical zoom lens, equivalent focal length range 35-140 mm on film. Anti-vibration technology of Canon optics promises the beautiful shots in low-light environment without raising the ISO or use tripod. Sensors on both models are 1/2.3 inch size, however, the resolution on a 10-megapixel A3000, A3100 is a 12.1 megapixel still. Bands remain at ISO 100 to 1600.

Both versions use the DIGIC III processor. Machine allows the option to change the default to 18 scenes, including the two systems to support new users are taken automatically (Smart Auto), taking simple (Easy). Canon also added mode in low light (Low Light) with two parameters simultaneously raising ISO and exposure time. However, when the resolution of only about 2-megapixel photos. In addition, users also provide very interesting effects of Super Vivid (increase color saturation on the image) and Poster Effect (reduced several components to create color effects like the promotional poster).

A3000 and A3100 series is equipped with intelligent automatic features. Technology can identify context to distinguish 18 different default scenes, helping to adjust the parameters to get the true picture first. HP also has more features i-Contrast version, allowing optimum contrast range, preventing the excess light at the same time retain the detail in dark areas. This function is convenient when taking portraits indoors or shooting scenes with complex environments such as light shade - sunshine in the afternoon or evening. In addition, the machine is also equipped with a number of familiar technologies like face detection, identification and movement automatically adjusts the flash brightness.

A3000 and A3100 have the ability to record video, but resolution is only at VGA (640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second) and single-channel sound (mono). Speed continuous shooting at approximately 0.8 frames per second, relatively low compared with the general premises. Two machines use batteries NB-8L AA batteries instead of the entire line A previous version. Lithium-Ion battery This new model captures about 230 if fully charged.

Expected, the two products will be sold in February at a price of 150 USD to 180 USD for the A3000 IS and A3100 IS.