| A490 |
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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, HC MMCplus |
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| Battery |
AA x 2 |
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| Release date |
January 5, 2010 |
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Summary
- Easy to use, powerful A-Series camera has 10.0 Megapixel and 3.3x Optical Zoom makes picture taking a snap!
- Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 13 predefined shooting situations.
- Low Light mode enables great shots in dimly lit situations, while Smart Flash Exposure technology enables the user to balance the flash to avoid over or under exposure.
- Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD makes taking and viewing images a breeze.
- This AA battery-powered camera enables you to easily power up on the go!
Press Release
Spark Your Imagination.
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 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. 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 batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
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| Battery life (CIPA) |
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| Weight (inc. batteries) |
175 g (6.2 oz)
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| Dimensions |
94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2 in)
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Sensor
| Max Resolution |
3648 x 2736
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| Resolutions |
3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 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, Slow Sync
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 0.9 fps
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| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face
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| Metering modes |
Evaluative, Center, 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 (30 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/HC MMCplus
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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 |
No
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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
