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Advanced Compact Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot A640

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Canon PowerShot A640 4.00

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RRP

$599.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 24th of January, 2007

Features

Camera Resolution : 10.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

ISO Speeds : 800

Optical Zoom : 4x

What's Hot

Sharp pictures, great chromatic aberration performance, colourful shots

What's Not

Some image noise issues, bulky design

The Final Word

The PowerShot A640 is an excellent all round advanced camera. While its features aren't quite as robust as some more expensive models, for this price tag, it's a good buy.

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.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

10.0 MP

LCD screen size

2.5 in

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

2.92

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

45-300

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash , Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

800, 80, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2500 sec.

Min Shutter Speed

15 sec.

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

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

Fixed Image Resolutions

1600x1200, 2272x1704, 2816x2112, 3648x2736, 640x480

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Viewfinder

Optical

Tripod Mount?

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Continuous Shot Limits

1.5 shots/sec.

Self timer?

Yes

Webcam?

Remote Control?

Focal Range Wide (cm)

0.73

Flash Range Wide (cm)

45-420

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

f/2.8 (W) - f/4.1 (T)

Digital Video

Digital video format

Motion JPEG

Video resolutions

160x120, 320x240, 640x480

Video speed (fps)

15, 30

Maximum movie length (minutes)

120

Display

Display Technology

LCD

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Length (mm)

49.0

Width (mm)

109.4

Height (mm)

66.0

Warranty (Months)

Accessories

Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58F, Tele-Conversion lens (1.75x) TC-DC58N, Wide Converter (0.7x) WC-DC58N, NiMH Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300, NiMH Battery NB4-300, AC Adaptor Kit ACK-600 (contains CA-PS500), High Power Flash HF-DC1 AV Cable AVC-DC300, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Waterproof Case (40m depth rated) WP-DC8

Weight without battery (grams)

245

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Supported Video File Formats

Motion JPEG

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG2000

Power

Power Supply

AC Power

Battery Type

Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (NiMH)

Battery Size

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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