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Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes,... More
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes, the A430 offers better image quality than any other introductory-level digital camera. 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 3.6x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.35 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2272 x 1704 • 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) • 160 x 120 640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI QuickTime
Max Movie Length - 600 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x -
Focal Length 5.4 - 21.6 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.39 - 2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 18 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 156 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto 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 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 64 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 77,000 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
Battery Life 90 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.35 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 2.04 in. 2.9 in.
Height 1.58 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.06 in. 4.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574965406 18208097982
Product ID 30041973 101677489
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap Software • Battery Charger • Strap • Battery Pack
Release Date March, 2006 September, 2010
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 0933B001 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A430
Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera
$297.99
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera - Inexpensive and Excellent

bydkozin Apr 17, 2006
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, 4x optical zoom, resolution, features, performance, build quality
Cons Slow flash recharge, during which the screen goes blank, no dedicated zoom control, noise
Recommended it? Yes

I liked the last year's 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A410 and decided to get an updated version - 4-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A430. I bought my A430 for $144. The prices went down since then and you can get an A430 for less than $135. Can you get good picture quality and features for such a low... Read full review »

95

Simple, Rugged, Flexible, and Inexpensive. Takes good pictures too!

bydnhoshor Sep 29, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple, takes good pictures, 4X optical zoom, well made, uses AA batteries
Cons Slow flash, 16 MB memory card is way too small.
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot A430 is a simple, rugged and flexible point and shoot camera, that is well suited to kids, first-time digital camera buyers, and as a second camera. While it only has a maximum resolution of 4 megapixels (2272 x 1704), It has extra features that give the camera a little WOW... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
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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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