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Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 8 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.23 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 8.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 8.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.6 |
Maximum aperture | 5.5 |
Focal length equiv | 35 - 140 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.97 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
Histogram | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.4 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Silver |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 32.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
DC-in jack | no |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO high auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilization type | No |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.5 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 115000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback | Movie |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 20.0 fps |
Weight | 6.17 oz |
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Width | 3.71 in |
Height | 2.55 in |
Depth | 1.61 in |
Battery life (max) | 9.0 h |
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Battery technology | Alkaline |
Number of batteries supported | 2 |
Timelapse recording | no |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
This is a far better <b>camera</b> than it looks, yes it does use a pair of standard %C2%91AA%C2%92 batteries and the shape and styling is far from up to date but the resolution is fine and the zoom good.
If you're looking for a cheap and cheerful point-and-shoot compact, the Canon PowerShot A580 could be right up your street. With its cute, plastic yet sturdy body and running on AA batteries, it features image stabilisation and 15-second long shutter for interesting night shots
A solid entry-level camera, the Canon PowerShot A580 takes good shots and offers most of the features a beginner needs at an affordable price.
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A solid entry-level camera, the Canon PowerShot A580 takes good shots and offers most of the features a beginner needs at an affordable price.
My dad got me this camera mainly because it was on sale for only 9000 pesos (~US $180). It was much cheaper compared to the new camera models then. ...