| A480 |
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| Product |
Digital Camera |
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| Format |
Compact |
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| Manufacturer |
Canon |
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| Series |
PowerShot A |
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| Megapixels |
10 MP |
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| Zoom wide |
37 mm |
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| Optical zoom |
122 mm (3.3 x) |
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| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x |
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| Image stabilization |
No |
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| ISO rating |
1600 |
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| LCD |
2.5 inches |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
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| Storage types |
SC, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, internal |
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| Battery |
AA x 2 |
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| Release date |
January 15, 2009 |
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Summary
- New compact design - simple with smooth curved edges in 4 fun colors: Red, Blue, Silver and Black.
- 10.0-megapixel digital camera and 3.3x Optical Zoom make it a breeze to print large size images with clarity and detail.
- DIGIC III Image Processor ensures sharp images and improved functionality.
- With 15 Shooting Modes including 12 Special Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.
- High-quality 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing.
- Uses 2 AA-size batteries for convenience anywhere you go.
Press Release
Compact, Colorful, Fun.
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A480 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0-megapixel resolution and 3.3x optical zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image Processor keeps it all looking sharp. While a bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure.
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Specifications
Physical
| Environmentally sealed |
Unknown
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| Battery model |
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| Battery type |
AA x 2
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| Battery life (CIPA) |
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| Weight (inc. batteries) |
140 g (4.9 oz)
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| Dimensions |
92 x 62 x 31 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)
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Sensor
| Max Resolution |
3648 x 2736
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| Resolutions |
2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048, 320 x 240
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| Image ratio (w:h) |
4:3, 16:9
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| Effective pixels |
10.0 million
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| Sensor photo detectors |
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| Sensor size |
1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
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| Sensor type |
CCD
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| Processor |
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Image
| ISO |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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| White balance presets |
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| Custom white balance |
5 positions plus manual
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| Image stabilization |
No
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| Uncompressed format |
No
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| Quality Levels |
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Optics / Focus
| Focal length (equiv.) |
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| Zoom wide (W) |
37 mm
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| Optical zoom |
122 mm (3.3 x)
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| Auto focus |
TTL
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| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x
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| Manual Focus |
No
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| Normal focus range |
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| Macro focus range |
1 cm
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| Focus points |
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| Lens mount |
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Screen / Viewfinder
| Articulated screen |
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| Screen size |
2.5 "
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| Screen dots |
115,000
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| Touchscreen |
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| Live View |
No
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| Viewfinder type |
None
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Photography Features
| Maximum aperture |
F3.0 - F5.8
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| Minimum shutter |
15 sec
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| Maximum shutter |
1/2000 sec
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| Aperture priority |
No
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| Shutter priority |
No
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| Manual exposure mode |
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| Subject / scene modes |
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| Built-in flash |
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| Flash range |
3 m
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| External flash |
No
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| Flash modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 0.8 fps, unlimited
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| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec, custom
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| Metering modes |
Evaluative, center weighted, Spot
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| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps
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| WB bracketing |
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Formats / Storage
| Video formats |
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| Movie audio |
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| Audio channels |
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| Clips |
Yes, 640 x 480, 20 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps
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| HD Modes |
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| FPS |
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| Storage types |
SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
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| Internal storage |
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| Image formats |
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Connectivity
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
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| HDMI |
Unknown
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| Wireless |
Unknown
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| Remote control |
Unknown
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Other
| Orientation sensor |
Unknown
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| Timelapse recording |
No
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| GPS |
No
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| Tripod mount |
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| Pixel density |
35 MP/cm²
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| Lens thread |
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| Power-on Time |
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| Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus |
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| Shutter Lag, Prefocused |
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| Shot to Shot time |
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| Additional features |
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Files and Documentation
External Links
