Canon PowerShot A550

A550
Product	Digital Camera
Format	Compact
Manufacturer	Canon
Series	PowerShot A
Megapixels	7.1 MP
Zoom wide	35 mm
Optical zoom	140 mm (4 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Image stabilization	No
ISO rating	800
LCD	2 inches
Viewfinder	Optical (Tunnel)
Storage types	SD, SDHC card
Battery	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Release date	January 18, 2007
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Summary

• Exceptional value in a compact digital camera with 7.1 Megapixel resolution and high-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens
• DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption
• Clear, high-resolution 2.0-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
• 16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
• Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate
• Power on the go with two AA-size batteries
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers

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Let the Value Amaze You

Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x Optical Zoom Lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price - it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.

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Specifications

Physical

Environmentally sealed	No
Battery model
Battery type	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Battery life (CIPA)
Weight (inc. batteries)	210 g (7.4 oz)
Dimensions	91 x 64 x 43 mm (3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in)

Sensor

Max Resolution	3072 x 2304
Resolutions	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio (w:h)	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.1 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Sensor type	CCD
Processor

Image

ISO	Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800
White balance presets
Custom white balance	5 positions plus manual
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Super-Fine, Fine, Normal

Optics / Focus

Focal length (equiv.)
Zoom wide (W)	35 mm
Optical zoom	140 mm (4 x)
Auto focus	AiAF TTL 9-point or center
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range	45 cm
Macro focus range	5 m
Focus points
Lens mount

Screen / Viewfinder

Articulated screen
Screen size	2 "
Screen dots	86,000
Touchscreen
Live View	No
Viewfinder type	Optical (Tunnel)

Photography Features

Maximum aperture	F2.6 - F5.5
Minimum shutter	15 sec
Maximum shutter	1/2000 sec
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range	3.5 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye, Slow Sync)
Continuous Drive	Yes, 1.4 fps, unlimited
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Metering modes	Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
WB bracketing

Formats / Storage

Video formats
Movie audio
Audio channels
Clips	Yes, 640 x 480 @ 30/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 60/30/15 fps
HD Modes
FPS
Storage types	SD/SDHC card
Internal storage
Image formats

Connectivity

USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Remote control	No

Other

Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	No
Tripod mount
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Lens thread	No
Power-on Time
Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus
Shutter Lag, Prefocused
Shot to Shot time
Additional features