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Canon PowerShot A310

Canon PowerShot A310

181 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (50)
price (38)
image quality (28)
performance (23)
portability (18)

Negative
zoom (13)
size (4)
screen (3)
viewfinder (2)
energy (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 181 reviews of Canon PowerShot A310. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and performance are overall positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positive reviews about the energy efficiency and viewfinder. There are some mixed views about the optics.

usability, image quality, price, performance, portability

zoom, size, screen, viewfinder, energy

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A310 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A310

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A310 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and zoom are generally positive. The design and usability are also appreciated.

performance, usability, design, zoom, price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A310

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A310 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the flash and performance. The price and image quality also get good views. The screen and viewfinder get less positive views.

usability, image quality, price, performance, flash

zoom, viewfinder, screen

70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot A310

Continue on to Features & Controls PowerShot A310 Specifications Image sensor: 1/ 2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Effective Pixels: Approx. 3.2 million Lens: 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 33 mm), F3.6 Digital Zoom: Maximum...

Jul, 2004

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Canon Powershot A310

Canon Powershot A310 Review. Simple, but effective. Relatively low price and easy to use.

"Good, solid entry level digital camera. Takes good pictures and you can start shooting as soon as you have turned it on. No optical zoom could be a drawback to many."

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Canon Powershot A310

The Canon Powershot A310 has a 3 megapixel CCD sensor. It is the successor for the Powershot A300 with new features including a 'direct print' button. The A310 has a fixed lens and sliding front cover which doubles as an on off button. It has a 1.5...

Following is the press release from Canon announcing the A310

Feb, 2004

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

wyf198874 Canon PowerShot A310

Through uses the relaxed printing function which Print/Share (printing/sharing) the button realizes. The credential picture printing permits the user after connecting the CP direct picture printer, through on the camera the direct operation prints the...

May also choose different transmission form in the image transmission menu the elegant modelling

is only suitable for the Windows operating system

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Decent, but disappointing compared

I love Cannon cameras and I went to a great deal of work to research this camera before purchasing it. Actually, I bought the A620 first and had to return it for a misfuntion .. I tried to exchange it because I loved the camera but alas, they were all...

the camera automatically switches

nothing

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A310

33mm equivalent fixed focal length Canon lens and 5.1x digital zoom. This compact and affordable camera incorporates advanced features such as a 5-point AiAF focus system, close focusing capability of 1.2 inches in macro mode, direct-printing to any...

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Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Transfer Protocol camera

Canon Powershot A310 The Canon Powershot A310 The Canon Powershot A310 will probably have all you need perhaps with the exception of an optical zoom facility. This is something that would concern me if it wasn't for the fact that this camera - missed...

optical zoom facility,ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser

hard to use

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)