Reasons to choose PowerShot A3000 IS
Released in 2010, PowerShot A3000 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
vs Canon PowerShot A590 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A3000 IS25 mm²
PowerShot A590 IS- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The PowerShot A3000 IS has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A3000 ISMetricPowerShot A590 IS
10 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight175 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-8L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A3000 IS has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A3000 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot A3000 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A3000 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A590 IS
Released in 2008, PowerShot A590 IS has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.