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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A550


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A550 Digital Camera
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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A550

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width9.1 cm
Depth4.3 cm
Height6.4 cm
Weight160 g
Main Features
Resolution7.1 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels7,400,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution7,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsPortrait mode, macro, fireworks, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, snow
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
X-sync Speed1/500 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.7 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 7 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps - 11 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps - 22 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 43 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 107 sec - with 16MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory16 MB Flash
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 3072 x 1728 : 6 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 3072 x 1728 : 10 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 3072 x 1728 : 21 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 3072 x 2304 : 4 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 3072 x 2304 : 7 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 3072 x 2304 : 16 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 5 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 10 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 9 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 16 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 14 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 26 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 50 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 56 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 88 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 138 - with 16MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.3 m - 3.5 m
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 23.2 mm - f/2.6-5.5
Focal Length5.8 mm - 23.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 140mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range45 cm
Macro Focus Range5-45cm
Lens ApertureF/2.6-5.5
Optical Zoom4 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, 16:9 widescreen mode, digital tele-converter, safety zoom
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format86,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable
USB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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