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Canon PowerShot A550

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Product Details

The Canon Powershot A550 is an entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera in Canon's A-series. The A550, which succeeds the A530, has a larger LCD (2.0" as compared to 1.8") and a larger CCD for greater image resolution. With a 4x optical zoom lens, the camera captures 7.1 MP images and captures VGA video and 60 fps (frames per second) video. Featuring the expected camera modes, the camera has ISO settings up to 800. Media types supported by the A550 include SD, SDHC, and MMC memory cards (a 16MB MultiMediaCard is included in the retail package). The camera also has a 16:9 Widescreen mode which allows full-screen viewing on widescreen displays. Powered by 2 AA batteries (included), the retail package also includes a software bundle for viewing and editing images.

  • Key Specifications

    • Manufacturer
      Canon USA
    • MSRP
      $290.98

  • Physical Specifications

    • Width
      3.6 in
    • Depth
      1.7 in
    • Height
      2.5 in
    • Weight
      5.6 oz.
    • Color
      Silver
    • Min Operating Temperature
      32 °F
    • Max Operating Temperature
      104 °F
    • Operating Humidity
      10-90%

  • Camera Features

    • Shooting Mode
      Frame movie mode, Program, Manual, Automatic
    • Exposure Modes
      Automatic, Program, Manual
    • Video Format
      AVI
    • Exposure Metering
      Center-weighted, Spot, Evaluative
    • Image Stabilization
      None
    • Camera Flash Types
      Built-in flash
    • Digital Player Recorder Types
      None
    • Microphone Types
      Microphone - Built-in
    • Shooting Programs
      Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Portrait, Night scene, Night snapshot, Kids & pets, Indoor, Foliage, Macro
    • Special Effects
      Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Custom Effect
    • White Balance
      Cloudy, Fluorescent light (daylight), Daylight, Automatic, Fluorescent, Custom, Tungsten light
    • Camera Features
      DPOF support, PictBridge support, Direct print, Digital image rotation, Camera orientation detection, Auto power save, Histogram display, AF illuminator, Audio recording, RGB primary color filter, AF lock, AE lock, 16:9 widescreen mode, Safety zoom, Digital tele-converter
    • Flash Modes
      Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction

  • Camera Specifications

    • Optical Sensor
      CCD
    • Still Image Format
      JPEG, EXIF 2.21
    • Video Modes
      640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240, 160 x 120
    • Exposure-Compensation
      ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
    • Memory Card Format
      SD/SDHC Memory Card, MMC (MultiMediaCard)
    • Connector Type
      1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
    • Resolution
      7.1 megapixels
    • Sensor Resolution
      7.1 megapixels
    • Effective Sensor Resolution
      7,100,000 pixels
    • Total Pixels
      7,400,000 pixels
    • Optical Sensor Size
      1/2.5 in
    • Digital Zoom
      4 x
    • Max Shutter Speed
      1/2000 sec
    • Min Shutter Speed
      15 sec.
    • X-Sync Speed
      1/500 sec
    • Continuous Shooting Speed
      1.7 frames per second
    • Effective Flash Range
      1 ft - 11.5 ft
    • Integrated Memory
      16MB
    • Light Sensitivity
      ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 100, ISO 80
    • Image Storage
      2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728

  • Lens Specifications

    • Auto Focus Type
      TTL contrast detection
    • Focus Adjustment
      Automatic
    • Lens System Types
      Zoom Lens
    • Focal Length
      5.8 mm - 23.2 mm
    • Lens Construction
      5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
    • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
      35 - 140 mm
    • Min Focus Range
      1.5 feet
    • Macro Focus Range
      2.0 inches - 1.5 feet
    • Lens Aperture
      F/2.6-5.5
    • Optical Zoom
      4 x
    • Lens Construction
      5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
    • Auto Focus Points (Zones)
      5
    • Lens Feature
      AF illuminator, Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

  • Viewfinder

    • Display Technology
      LCD (TFT active matrix), Optical - Real-image
    • Field Coverage
      100%
    • Diagonal Size (inches)
      2.0 inches
    • LED Information
      86,000 pixels
    • Mounting
      Built-in
    • Display Types
      LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color

  • Accessories

    • Cables
      USB cable, A/V cable
    • Camera Accessories
      Wrist strap, Memory Stick / PC card adapter
    • Carrying Case
      None

  • Battery

    • Power Device
      None
    • Included Qty
      2
    • Battery Type
      2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ), AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH)
    • Run Time (up to)
      approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery, LCD screen On), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)