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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Casio EX-G1 Comparison
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12.Kodak Z950 Comparison
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13.Canon SD4000 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
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ConclusionCanon SD4000 Comparison
These two Canons provide an interesting study in what paying more gets you: the SD4000 is more expensive, but it outperformed the A3000 in every one of our tests. The SD4000 captured images with better color, less noise, more detail, could shoot faster and captured far superior video. It is also smaller and sleeker, although the A3000 is very slightly lighter (at 5.4 oz against the 6.17oz of the SD4000).
But you are paying more for this extra performance: the SD4000 is around double the price of the A3000, and that extra performance may not be worth the extra cash for many users. The A3000 shoots nice looking images, with very acceptable color, noise and sharpness, so it may be all many users need. If you can afford it and care about performance, go for the SD4000. But if you are just looking for a decent, low cost camera, the A3000 is a good pick.
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS vs Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | ||
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| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
| Price | $149.99 | $349.99 |
| Colors | silver | black, silver, red |
| Dimensions | 97.2mm x 28.1mm x 58.2mm | 100.0mm x 23.6mm x 54.1mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 3.8x |
| Sensor | 1/2.3"-type, CCD, 10.6 megapixels | 1/2.3"-type, CMOS, 10.6 megapixels |
| Display | LCD, 2.7 in., 230000 pixels | LCD, 3.0 in., 230000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | custom white balance, ISO control | aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, custom white balance, ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V | USB, A/V, miniHDMI |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, NB-8L | removable lithium-ion, NB-6L |
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