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Canon PowerShot A630

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
This is probably just too big to fit in most pockets but the lack of a case is not vital as the lens is covered and the screen is capable of being rotated 180 degrees as with a lot of camcorders.Read more
CameraWindow USB Transfer Utility When you connect the camera to your computer via the USB port it will automatically initiate the CameraWindow interface shown above with three tab options: Acquire Images - download your images to the computer Set to Camera - change your MyCamera startupRead more
Another great advanced compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A630 is a wonderful choice for those after a little more control and versatility. It offers great image quality and comes with plenty of useful features.Read more
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Pros

  • Excellent pictures on auto mode
  • The shutter speed is also quite good
  • Bright

Cons

  • colors tended to appear slightly muted and cool
  • displays a bit less noise

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 4.1
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A630 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A630

Pros

  • Excellent pictures on auto mode
  • The shutter speed is also quite good
  • Bright
  • attractive color of pictures
  • delivers stunning picture quality for a reasonable price
  • colorful and crisp photos
  • superb image detail and colour reproduction
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • colors tended to appear slightly muted and cool
  • displays a bit less noise

Canon PowerShot A630 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A630 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.1
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.2
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashyes
Continuous drive1.8 fps
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight11.11 oz
Width4.31 in
Height2.6 in
Depth1.93 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum800
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A630 Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Canon PowerShot A630 Review : Canon PowerShot A630
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Review : Canon PowerShot A630

This is probably just too big to fit in most pockets but the lack of a case is not vital as the lens is covered and the screen is capable of being rotated 180 degrees as with a lot of camcorders.

Canon PowerShot A630 Canon Powershot A630 Review - Steve's Digicams
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CameraWindow USB Transfer Utility When you connect the camera to your computer via the USB port it will automatically initiate the CameraWindow interface shown above with three tab options: Acquire Images - download your images to the computer Set to Camera - change your MyCamera startup

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Good Gear Guide
Canon PowerShot A630
4.0

Another great advanced compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A630 is a wonderful choice for those after a little more control and versatility. It offers great image quality and comes with plenty of useful features.

Canon PowerShot A630 Canon A630 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.08.2006
Canon A630 Review
5.0

Canon A630 review, find out how the A630 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Canon PowerShot A630 review

In het Canon PowerShot A630 productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot A630. Lees wat de PowerShot A630 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 16.11.2009
Canon PowerShot A630

Canon PowerShot A630 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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CNET
Published: 28.09.2006
Canon PowerShot A630

Though it's not a great choice for low-light shooting, the Canon PowerShot A630 is a solid, feature-rich digital camera.

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DPReview
Published: 24.08.2006
Canon PowerShot A630 & A640

Pre-Photokina 2006: Canon has also launched successors to popular A610 and A620 PowerShots. Both cameras feature 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screens, 4x optical zooms, Digic II processors and higher megapixel sensors; 10 megapixels for the A640 and 8.0 megapixels for the A630. Both the new cameras also have a maximum ISO 800 sensitivity setting and a new 'Safety Zoom' feature.