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Canon PowerShot A550

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • outstanding are adequate and are good enough for the average punter
  • The camera produces quality pictures and is easy to operate
  • unit feels good in the hand and is well balanced

Cons

  • lag time between shots and during flash refresh
  • Software does not block or interfere with any other photo editing software
  • mine has never put a foot wrong

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3072, 2304 px
  • 5.5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Single, Live View
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A550 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A550

Pros

  • outstanding are adequate and are good enough for the average punter
  • The camera produces quality pictures and is easy to operate
  • unit feels good in the hand and is well balanced
  • The screen is clear and easy to see with the options displayed
  • controls all feel nice in the hand
  • It performs nimbly and produces pleasing picture quality
  • color was vibrant and accurate

Cons

  • lag time between shots and during flash refresh
  • Software does not block or interfere with any other photo editing software
  • mine has never put a foot wrong
  • The menus are not easy to follow and can be a bit confusing
  • their camera is too slow
  • The LCD is a little small and the price is a little high
  • lack of shutter lag
  • Recycle times were a little slow
  • no noise in my daylight shots

Canon PowerShot A550 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3072 x 2304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A550 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors7.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3072 x 2304 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC II
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.6
Maximum aperture5.5
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Single
  • Live View
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range17.72 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight5.64 oz
Width3.59 in
Height2.52 in
Depth1.7 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3072 x 2304 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots86000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackMovie
Max frame rate (highest resolution)10.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage16.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A550 Canon - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.8
Based on 11 reviews
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Canon PowerShot A550 Canon Powershot A550
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PCMag UK
Published: 14.08.2013
Canon Powershot A550
3.5

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

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CNET
Published: 12.02.2007
Canon PowerShot A550

This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.

Canon PowerShot A550 Canon Powershot A550 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 2/20/2007 Click to take a QTVR tour of the A550 The PowerShot A550 is a very affordable 7.1 megapixel model with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.0-inch LCD screen. It features Canon's DIGIC II image processor for crisp, vibrant images, responsive performance, and low power consumption.

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Good Gear Guide
Canon PowerShot A550
4.0

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.

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Kenrockwell.com
Canon A550

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Imaging Resource
Published: 18.01.2007
Canon A550 Review
4.0

Canon A550 review, find out how the A550 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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portablegear.nl
Canon Powershot A550 review

In het Canon Powershot A550 productdossier lees je alles over de Powershot A550. Lees wat de Powershot A550 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 28.09.2010
Canon PowerShot A550

Canon PowerShot A550 (Compact Camera): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 07.03.2007
Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera

Canon PowerShot A550 Review : Canon PowerShot A550
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gadgetspeak.com
Review : Canon PowerShot A550

Smile please as <b>Canon</b>%C2%92s new entry level <b>PowerShot</b> <b>camera</b> blends various technologies into a lightweight body.

Canon PowerShot A550 Canon Powershot A550 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A550 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion Following in the tradition of Canon's very popular and affordable