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Canon A530

Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

$236.42  |  1 store
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Product Description
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high... More
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high performance. Best of all, this camera retains all the easy-to-use accessibility that has made the PowerShot A Series so popular. 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 4x -
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.38 lb. 1 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 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 20 fps 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.8 - 23.2 mm -
Macro Focus Range 2 - 18 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 140 mm -
Focus Range 18 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.6/f5.5 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 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 Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash 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 • 800 • 80 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.29 MB (56 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 - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 0.38 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 2.52 in. 2.9 in.
Height 1.7 in. 3.8 in.
Width 3.56 in. 4.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574971490 18208097982
Product ID 30041972 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 1119B001 9798
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A530
Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera
$236.42
Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 Digital Camera
From $434.00

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 31 user reviews
90% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
17
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Compact (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
Cons
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Gifts (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Office (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

popsrocks
2884

Canon PowerShot A530 as Compared to the A520; Same box, Same body, A Few Differences

bypopsrocks Jan 5, 2007
70 Helpfuls 71 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Much like the A520 that has been good to us the last couple of years.
Cons A bit larger body camera and small LED than other comparably priced cameras.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife and I purchased a Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera for her the spring before last. She was quite happy with the camera but she needed another because she wants to use the Power Shot A520 exclusively with the camera club she runs at school. The new one will be her family camera that we... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot A530 5-Megapixel Digital Camera - Compact and Inexpensive

bydkozin Mar 27, 2006
47 Helpfuls 48 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Uses 2 AA batteries, compact, 5MP, inexpensive, features, manual controls, image quality
Cons Slow flash recycle time
Recommended it? Yes

I am not a big fan of cameras that use 4 AA batteries, which is one of the reasons I consider cameras like Canon A610/A620 and S2 IS less than ideal. But I like cameras that use two AA batteries. Previously, you could only get up to 4MP resolution in this format from Canon (Canon PowerShot A520)... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 18 user reviews
89% recommend this product
5 stars
9
4 stars
9
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
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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