Specifications (PowerShot A3100 IS)

    29-Jan-2010
    6200065400

    Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million
    Image Sensor1 / 2.3 - inch type CCD (Total number of pixels : Approx. 12.4 million)
    Lens6.2 (W) - 24.8 (T) mm
    35mm film equivalent : 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm
    f / 2.7 (W) - f / 5.6 (T)
    Zoom FactorApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom)
    LCD Monitor2.7 - inch type TFT LCD color monitor
    Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage approx. 100%
    AF Frame ModeFace AiAF / Center
    Focusing Range
    (from end of lens)
    Auto : 3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W) / 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T)
    Normal : 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity (W) / 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T)
    Macro : 3 - 60 cm (1.2 in. - 2.0 ft.) (W)
    Infinity : 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) - infinity
    Kids&Pets : 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
    ShutterMechanical shutter and electronic shutter used together
    Shutter Speed1 - 1 / 1600 sec.
    15 - 1 / 1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
    Image StabilizationLens-shift type
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
    Exposure Compensation+/- 2 stops in 1 / 3-stop increments
    ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity,
    Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    * Red-eye reduction / Red-eye correction / FE lock
    settings available
    Built-in Flash Range30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in. - 13.1 ft.) (W) / 30 cm - 2.0 m (12 in. - 6.6 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesP, Auto, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, SCN, Movie
    SCN Mode : Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
    Continuous ShootingNormal : Approx. 0.8 images / sec.
    Low Light : Approx. 2.6 images / sec.
    Self-timerApprox. 10-sec. / Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1)
    Data TypeStill images : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movies : AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG, Audio data : WAVE (Monaural))
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Still images)
    Large : 4000 x 3000 pixels
    Medium 1 : 3264 x 2448 pixels
    Medium 2 : 2592 x 1944 pixels
    Medium 3 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
    Small : 640 x 480 pixels
    Widescreen : 4000 x 2248 pixels
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Movies)
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.*)
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec. LP*)
    320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.*)
    * Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames / sec.
    Compression (Still images)Fine, Normal
    Number of Possible Shots
    (CIPA compliant)
    Approx. 240 images
    Playback FunctionSingle Image, Easy, Movie, Magnified Display, Index, Jump, Magnified, Slideshow
    Editing FunctionErase, Protect, Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Red-Eye Correction, Trimming, Resize
    Direct Print TypePictBridge compliant
    InterfaceDigital input / output : Hi-Speed USB (mini-B compatible)*
    Analog audio output : Monaural*
    Analog video output : NTSC/PAL selectable*
    * Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video.
    Communication SettingsMTP, PTP
    PowerBattery Pack NB-8L (Rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately)
    Operating Temperatures0 - 40 deg C (32 - 104 deg F)
    Operating Humidity10 - 90%
    Dimensions
    (CIPA compliant)
    97.2 x 58.2 x 28.1 mm (3.83 x 2.29 x 1.11 in.)
    Weight
    (CIPA compliant)
    Approx. 155 g (5.47 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card)
    Approx. 136 g (4.79 oz.) (Camera body only)
    See
    (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.