Compact cameras from Canon continued....
| Canon PowerShot A550 |
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Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD /
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Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-140mm, f2.6~5.5 (35mm equiv), 5.8-23.2mm actual
Screen: 2in, 86K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 91x64x43mm / 3.6x2.5x1.7in
Weight: 160g / 5.6oz (ex battery)
Announced: January 2007 |
The Canon PowerShot A550 is the successor to the A530, featuring an increased 7 Megapixel resolution and a 4X optical zoom. It has a minimum focusing distance of 5cm, shutter speeds ranging between 15 seconds and 1/2000, and sensitivity from 80 to 800 ISO. There's 10 scene presets and a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps. |
| Canon PowerShot A460 |
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Sensor: 5 Mpixel CCD /
1/3.0in
Image size: 2592 x 1944 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 38-152mm, f2.8~5.8 (35mm equiv), 5.4-21.6mm actual
Screen: 2in, 86K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 106x52x40mm / 4.2x2.0x1.6in
Weight: 165g / 5.8oz (ex battery)
Announced: January 2007 |
The Canon PowerShot A460 features 5 Megapixel resolution, a 4X optical zoom and a cropped 16:9 widescreen mode. It can focus as close as 1 cm, offers shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/2000, and sensitivity from 80 to 400 ISO. There's eight scene presets and a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 10fps. |
| Canon PowerShot G7 - full review / video tour |
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Sensor: 10 Mpixel CCD /
1/1.8in
Image size: 3648 x 2736 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-210mm, f2.8~4.8 (35mm equiv), 7.4-44.4mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 207K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 106x72x43mm / 4.2x2.8x1.7in
Weight: 320g / 11.3oz (ex battery)
Announced: September 2006 |
The PowerShot G7 is Canon’s high-end compact, offering 10 Megapixel resolution, a 6x optical zoom with stabilisation and a fine degree of manual control. It’s an impressive specification, but the G7 has big boots to fill – its predecessors were some of the most impressive digicams around. Can the G7 live up to its heritage, not to mention strong competition within Canon’s own range? Find out in our Canon PowerShot G7 review and video tour. |
| Canon PowerShot SD900 / Digital Ixus 900 Ti |
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Sensor: 10 Mpixel CCD /
1/1.8in
Image size: 3648 x 2736 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 37-111mm, f2.8~4.9 (35mm equiv), 7.7-23.1mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 230K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 91x60x28mm / 3.6x2.4x1.1in
Weight: 165g / 5.82oz (ex battery)
Announced: September 2006 |
Canon's Powershot SD900 / Digital Ixus 900 Ti features 10 Megapixel resolution, a 3X optical zoom and face detection technology. It can take 5cm close-ups, offers shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/2000, and sensitivity from 80 to 1600 ISO with 3200 ISO offered as an additional preset mode. With Canon's underwater housing, you can take shots at depths of up to 40m (130ft). There's 11 presets, a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps and an XGA mode which records 1024x768 video at 15fps. |
| Canon PowerShot SD800 IS / Digital Ixus 850 IS |
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Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD /
1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 28-105mm, f2.8~5.8 (35mm equiv), 4.6-17.3mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 207K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 90x58x25mm / 3.5x2.3x1in
Weight: 150g / 5.29oz (ex battery)
Announced: September 2006 |
Canon's Powershot SD800 / Digital Ixus 850 Ti offers 7.1 Megapixel resolution and a 3.8X optical zoom with optical image stabilisation. It can focus as close as 3cm, has shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/1600, and sensitivity from 80 to 1600 ISO. With Canon's underwater housing, you can take shots at depths of up to 40m (130ft). There's 10 scene presets and a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps |
| Canon PowerShot SD40 / Digital Ixus i7 |
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Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD / 1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 38-90mm, f3.2~5.4 (35mm equiv), 6.3-14.9mm actual
Screen: 1.8in, 118K pixels
Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 96x45x24mm / 3.8x1.8x0.9in
Weight: 105g / 3.7oz (ex battery)
Check best price: USA / UK
Announced: September 2006 |
Canon's Powershot SD40 / Digital Ixus i7 features 7.1 Megapixel resolution, a 2.4X optical zoom, face detection technology and is available in brown, silver, pink or blue colours. It can take 10cm close-ups, has shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/1600, and sensitivity from 80 to 1600 ISO. There's 8 scene presets and a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps |
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| Canon PowerShot A710 IS |
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Sensor: 7.1 Mpixel CCD /
1/2.5in
Image size: 3072 x 2304 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-210mm, f2.8~4.8 (35mm equiv), 5.8-34.8mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 115K pixels
Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 98x67x41mm / 3.8x2.6x1.7in
Weight: 210g / 7.41oz (ex battery)
Check best price: USA / UK
Announced: August 2006 |
The Canon PowerShot
A710 IS is the successor to the A700, featuring 7.1 Megapixel resolution, a 6X optical zoom and optical image stabilisation to combat camera shake. It can focus as close as 1cm, offers shutter speeds from 15 seconds
to 1/2000 and sensitivity from 80 to 800 ISO. There's Auto,
Program, Manual, Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, 14 scene presets and a VGA movie mode which records 640x480 video at 30fps. |
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| Canon PowerShot A640 - full review / video tour / Canon A640 vs A630 |
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Sensor: 10 Mpixel CCD /
1/1.8in
Image size: 3648 x 2736 pixels / 4:3
Lens: 35-140mm, f2.8~4.1 (35mm equiv), 7.3-29.2mm actual
Screen: 2.5in, 115K pixels |
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Memory format: SD / SDHC / MMC
Size: 109x66x49mm / 4.3x2.6x1.9in
Weight: 245g / 8.64oz (ex battery)
Announced: August 2006 |
The Canon PowerShot A640 is the successor to the popular A620, and increases the resolution to 10 Megapixels, the maximum sensitivity to 800 ISO and the screen to 2.5in. As before there’s plenty of manual control, a 4x optical zoom with amazing macro and a flip-out and twist screen that’s great for unusual angles. Is it the ideal compact for enthusiasts or those who want to grow? Find out in our PowerShot A640 review and video tour. |
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