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Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7,1 MP CCD Silver Digital Cameras (1775B013)

Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7,1 MP CCD Silver

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Bullet Points Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7,1 MP CCD Silver
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  • - 7,1 MP CCD Silver
  • - Image sensor size: 1/2.5"
  • - Optical zoom: 4x Digital zoom: 4x
  • - TTL
  • - Video recording 640 x 480 pixels
  • - Built-in microphone Voice recording PictBridge
  • - Alkaline
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The PowerShot A550 features ISO 800 for flash-free shooting indoors and in other low light situations. With 7.1 Megapixels and a 4x optical zoom, this compact performer offers a lot of camera for your money.

Features
- Popular Special Scene modes on the mode dial
7.1 Megapixels.
- 4x optical zoom.
- DIGIC II, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF.
- 2.0" LCD screen.
- 13 shooting modes and My Colors.
- High-speed ISO 800.
- VGA movies with sound.
- PictBridge and Print/Share button.
- Powered by AA batteries.

Easy to use
Commonly used Special Scene modes are positioned on the PowerShot A550’s Mode dial, making it easy to take tricky shots indoors, at night or when photographing kids and pets. The one-touch record/review button enables quick and convenient review of your images.

7.1 Megapixels
A 7.1 Megapixel sensor produces sharp high quality photos, enabling large prints and detailed crops.

4x optical zoom
The 4x optical zoom lens lets you get close to the action without sacrificing quality. It combines with digital zoom for 16x magnification.

Cutting edge technology
Canon's advanced DIGIC II processor delivers fast, responsive camera performance and superior image processing. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken. 9-point AiAF keeps your images sharply focused, even when the subject is off centre.

2.0" LCD screen
A 2.0" LCD makes it simple to frame and review your photos. The selectable Grid Line Display helps with composition, while Night Display aids screen visibility after dark.

Shooting modes and My Colors
Choose from 13 shooting modes to get that perfect shot. Eight easy-to-use Special Scene modes help with great results in tricky lighting conditions, including Foliage, Snow and Fireworks. My Colors allows special in-camera colour effects to be applied in real time to images and movies.

Great indoor and night shots
A high-speed ISO 800 setting allows you to shoot correctly exposed images in indoor or near-dark conditions without using a flash. ISO 800 also enables shooting at higher shutter speeds, reducing the risk of image blur.

Movies with sound
Make VGA quality movie clips with full audio. View them on the camera's LCD screen, or connect to a TV or PC for full screen playback.

Short summary description Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7,1 MP CCD Silver:
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Canon PowerShot A550, 7,1 MP, 1/2.5", CCD, 4x, 160 g, Silver

Long summary description Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7,1 MP CCD Silver:
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Canon PowerShot A550. Megapixel: 7,1 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.5", Sensor type: CCD. Optical zoom: 4x, Digital zoom: 4x. Maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. Display diagonal: 5,08 cm (2"). PictBridge. Weight: 160 g. Product colour: Silver

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Picture quality
Image sensor size *
1/2.5"
Megapixel *
7,1 MP
Sensor type *
CCD
Lens system
Optical zoom *
4x
Digital zoom *
4x
Focusing
Focus *
TTL
Closest focusing distance
0,05 m
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Yes
Exposure
Light exposure modes *
Auto, Manual
Light metering *
Centre-weighted, Spot
Flash
Flash modes *
Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lock
Yes
Flash range (wide)
0,45 - 3,5 m
Flash range (tele)
2.2
Video
Video recording *
Yes
Maximum video resolution *
640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Video formats supported
AVI
Audio
Built-in microphone *
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Memory
Compatible memory cards *
mmc, sd
Display
Display *
LCD
Display diagonal *
5,08 cm (2")
Display resolution (numeric)
86000 pixels
Ports & interfaces
PictBridge *
Yes
USB version *
2.0
Camera
White balance *
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
Scene modes *
Backlight, Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Night, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effects *
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Camera playback
Movie
Custom colour
Yes
Image editing
Rotating
Image processor
DIGIC II
Design
Product colour *
Silver
Battery
Battery technology *
Alkaline
Battery type
NB4-300
Number of batteries supported
2
System requirements
Mac compatibility
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Width
91,2 mm
Depth
43,1 mm
Height
64 mm
Weight
160 g
Packaging content
Bundled software
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other features
Video capability
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)
Lens focal range
f/2.6 – f/5.5
Data compression
.JPEG
Lens system
7/5
Built-in flash
Yes
Camera shutter speed
15 – 1/2000
Compatible operating systems
Windows 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Digital SLR
No
Date imprinting
Yes
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:46:12
Uk has collected 21 expert reviews for Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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77%
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gadgetspeak.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:45:36
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88%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:45:36
The entry-level digital camera market is a competitive place. There are many models vying for your hard-earned cash, and little to really distinguish them. At this price point, you dont tend to get anything amazing and so you should focus on finding a...
Good Great colour capture, Low price tag, 4x zoom, Fast operation, Sturdy design...
Bad Pictures perhaps not quite as sharp as they could have been The Final Word Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 wont compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, its an excellent...
Bottom line Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 wont compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, its an excellent value-for-money product.
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80%
digicamreview.co.uk
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:46:09
Announced in January 2007, the Canon PowerShot A550 is a compact 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.0" (86,000 pixel) LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The camera has the ability to take photos up to ISO 800...
Good Sharp screen shows the resulting photos with clarity. Good price Quick and responsive. Useful options in manual mode. Excellent quality images from ISO 80 to 200. Good battery life and theyre AA size. Optical Viewfinder.
Bad Auto produces slightly overexposed photos. Highest ISO setting isnt necessarily useful. No panorama assist. AiAF not always reliable...
Bottom line The Canon Powershot A550 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2" display is not especially exciting, but it does its job well in a very wide range of situations. The camera has a good range (ISO 80-800) of ISO settings. It ha...
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80%
itreviews.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:46:10
excellent entry-level digital compact camera: Theres an old Canon PowerShot A20 sitting on the shelf here and its interesting to compare it with Canons spanking new PowerShot A550, the subject of this review. The physical design is similar, with viewfinde...
0%
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:46:10
Does Canons latest point and shoot perform?...
Good Compact, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, above average lens...
Bad Detail suffers from noise reduction processing, intrusive noise over ISO 400, flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch...
Bottom line Canon’s budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set...
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80%
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2015-09-10 10:46:10
The Canon Powershot A550 sits at the lower end when it comes to pricing. When you take into account the fact that it offers seven megapixels and a four times optical zoom lens it is a relatively inexpensive model. Looking at the Powershot A550 it has a...
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