Canon announces two new feature-packed PowerShot compact cameras, the Canon A3100 and A3000

These two new stylish compacts take the lead as flagship PowerShot A-series models with a slim, lightweight design and an array of intelligent features to improve your picture taking. The PowerShot A3100 is a 12.1MP sensored model with a 4x optical zoom and a 2.7in LCD screen on the rear. It features optical image stabilisation, motion detection technology and a Smart Auto mode, which uses intelligent Scene Detection to produce optimum results.

The PowerShot A3000 – exclusive to Argos – features a 10MP sensor but matches the 4x zoom and 2.7in screen of the A3100. Both models feature face detection, including FaceSelf-Timer and Red-Eye correction; each offers 18 shooting modes for a range of effects from the retro-looking Poster effect to the Low Light setting for darker conditions. Both feature rechargeable Li-ion batteries and can shoot VGA movies at 30fps. 

The PowerShot A3100 is available from February 2010 in three colours priced £189, while the A3000 will be available in Silver from February 2010 exclusively from Argos, price TBC. 

PowerShot A3000 IS Spec

10.0 MP
4x optical zoom with IS
6.7cm (2.7″) LCD
Smart Auto & Easy modes with Scene Detection Technology
Optical Image Stabilizer & Motion Detection Technology
Super Vivid & Poster Effect. FaceSelf-Timer
Metal exterior
DIGIC III
Li-ion battery
VGA movies

PowerShot A3100 IS

12.1 MP
4x optical zoom with IS
6.7cm (2.7″) LCD
Smart Auto, Easy mode. Hints & Tips
Optical Image Stabilizer & Motion Detection Technology
Super Vivid & Poster Effect. FaceSelf-Timer
Metal exterior in 3 colours*
DIGIC III
Li-ion battery
VGA movies

 

For more details visit: www.canon.co.uk or call 0844 369 0100

 

 A3000 small

 Canon PowerShot A3000

A3100 small 

 Canon PowerShot A3100 (blue)

 

A3100 small 

 Canon PowerShot A3100 (red)

 

A3100 small 

 Canon PowerShot A3100 (silver)