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Canon PowerShot A480  
 
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot A480
Date announced: 2009-02-17
MSRP: $130
Average retail price: $114  See all prices
Official site: PowerShot A480 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.3" (CCD)
Zoom capability: 3.3X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 37mm - 122mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F3.0 - F5.8
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (3 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution: 115,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: None
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, white balance
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400/800/1600
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 640 x 480
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus (128MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card):
Batteries used: AA (2)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
470 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.2 in / 91.4 x 61.0 x 30.5 mm
Weight (empty): 4.9 oz / 140 g
Bundled software: Canon Digital Camera Solution
 
Misc. notes: Comes in red, blue, silver, and black