| Manufacturer: |
Canon USA, Inc. |
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| Model name: |
PowerShot A550 |
| Date announced: |
2007-01-18 |
| MSRP: |
$199 |
| Average retail price: |
$223 See all prices |
| Official site: |
PowerShot A550 Homepage |
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| Max resolution: |
3072 x 2304 (7 Megapixel) |
| Sensor size (type): |
1/2.5" (CCD) |
| Zoom capability: |
4X optical + 4X digital |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.): |
35mm - 140mm |
| Crop factor (D-SLR only): |
N/A |
| Max. Aperture: |
F2.6 - F5.5 |
| Auto focus: |
Yes |
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| Optical image stabilization: |
No |
| AF-assist lamp: |
Yes |
| Macro (min distance): |
Yes (5 cm) |
| Built-in flash: |
Yes |
| External flash support: |
No |
| Supports conversion lenses: |
No |
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| LCD display: |
Yes/2.0" |
| LCD resolution: |
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| LCD position: |
Fixed |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical |
| Viewfinder magnification: |
N/A |
| Viewfinder coverage: |
N/A |
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| Manual controls: |
Exposure compensation, white balance |
| ISO sensitivity: |
80/100/200/400/800 |
| Movie mode (format): |
Yes (AVI) |
| Movie resolution (max): |
640 x 480 |
| Sound recording: |
Yes |
| RAW/TIFF mode: |
No |
| PictBridge support: |
Yes |
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| Storage method: |
SD/SDHC/MMC card (16MB card included) Buy more memory now! |
| Storage capacity (w/included card): |
4-138 |
| Batteries used: |
AA (2) Buy batteries now! |
Battery life
(CIPA standard): |
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| Video out: |
Yes |
| HDMI port: |
No |
| USB support: |
Yes (2.0) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in / 91.4 x 63.5 x 43.2 mm |
| Weight (empty): |
5.6 oz / 160 g |
| Bundled software: |
Canon Digital Camera Solutions |
| Accessories: |
AC adapter (ACK800), Battery/charger kit (CBK4-300), External slave flash (HF-DC1) |
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| Misc. notes: |
Replaces the PowerShot A530 |
