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Canon PowerShot A410 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The Canon PowerShot A410 is the 3.2 megapixel successor of the PowerShot A400. Also offers 3.2x optical zoom, a 1.5” LCD monitor, 14 shooting modes, and VGA and QVGA quality movies.... More
The Canon PowerShot A410 is the 3.2 megapixel successor of the PowerShot A400. Also offers 3.2x optical zoom, a 1.5” LCD monitor, 14 shooting modes, and VGA and QVGA quality movies. Uses SD card for storage, powered by two AA batteries. Should cost around $150, which is a pretty good price for a beginning digicam. Less
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon... More
The Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera speaks to the growing ranks of enthusiastic D-SLR users and aspiring photographers by providing an easy-to-use and affordable entrance to the world of Nikon D-SLR’s. The 14.2-megapixel D3100 has powerful features, such as the enhanced Guide Mode that makes it easy to unleash creative potential and capture memories with still images and full HD video. Like having a personal photo tutor at your fingertips, this unique feature provides a simple graphical interface on the camera’s LCD that guides users by suggesting and/or adjusting camera settings to achieve the desired end result images. The D3100 is also the world’s first D-SLR to introduce full time auto focus (AF) in Live View and D-Movie mode to effortlessly achieve the critical focus needed when shooting Full HD 1080p video. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 3.1x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.33 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 3.2 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3.2x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 3.2 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 2304 x 1536 • 4608 x 3072 • 3456 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG QuickTime
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds 600 Seconds
Video Speed 20 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3.2x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.4 - 17.3 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.6 - 2 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 41 - 131 mm -
Focus Range 18.5 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.1 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec -
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 120,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.33 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 1.6 in. 2.9 in.
Height 2 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.1 in. 4.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803055856 18208097982
Product ID 27080539 101677489
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card Software • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date September, 2005 September, 2010
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 9992A016 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A410
Canon PowerShot A410 Digital Camera
From $135.00
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 14 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

vchand
180

A small and easy to use digital camera!

byvchand Jan 9, 2006
52 Helpfuls 53 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, inexpensive, good quality, and fast.
Cons None so far...
Recommended it? Yes

Last weekend my in laws, my parents, and my wife and I went for sight seeing around the bay. My in law had just bought their very first digital camera (this Canon PowerShot A410) and wanted me to teach them how to use it and transfer images to their computer. Basically I had the whole weekend with... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot A410 3.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Compact, Inexpensive and Works Well

bydkozin Oct 23, 2005
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, compact, uses 2 AA batteries, good performance, image quality, build quality
Cons Only 3.2 MP resolution, no ISO 400, no dedicated zoom control, no wide angle
Recommended it? Yes

A replacement for the last year's Canon A400, the 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A410 is currently available at very low prices. I got mine for $118 together with Canon camera case, which brings the price of the camera itself to under $110.

Can you get good picture quality and features for... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)

Consumer Reviews

10

Good DSLR for a beginner

bymixey62 Oct 23, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
Cons battery life in liveview
Recommended it? Yes

I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never thought that one was for me-- that was until I... Read full review »

1

Best purchase

byjulvog65 May 2, 2011
21 Helpfuls 22 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Everything!
Cons A little heavy and bulky. 
Recommended it? Yes

I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see details of your camera and the buttons are... Read full review »

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