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Compact Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot A550

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Canon PowerShot A550 4.00

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RRP

$279.00 $219.00

Price range

$265

Review Date

Wednesday, 6th of June, 2007

Features

Camera Resolution : 7.1 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 800

ISO Speeds : Auto

Optical Zoom : 4x

What's Hot

Great colour capture, Low price tag, 4x zoom, Fast operation, Sturdy design

What's Not

Pictures perhaps not quite as sharp as they could have been

The Final Word

Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 won't compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, it's an excellent value-for-money product.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Built-in Microphone

Yes

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

7.1 MP

LCD screen size

2.0 in

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Focus Type

Autofocus

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

33- 45

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off

ISO Speeds

800, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000

Min Shutter Speed

White balance

Fluorescent H , Custom, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

2592x1944, 3072x2304, 2048x1536, 640x480

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Viewfinder

Optical

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

Approx 1.7 shots/sec

Self timer?

Yes

Macro Focus Range Wide (cm)

5 - 45

Focus Length Wide (cm)

45 - infinity

Digital Video

Digital video format

Motion JPEG

Video resolutions

160x120, 320x240, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Display

Display Technology

Low Temperature Polysilicone TFT

General

Length (mm)

43.1

Width (mm)

91.2

Height (mm)

Weight (g)

160

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Supported Audio File Formats

WAVE

Supported Video File Formats

Motion JPEG

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Power

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline)

Battery Size

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Video Out, USB 2.0

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