Canon PowerShot A490 specs
General Info
Point-and-shoot
Camera class:
Sensor
10 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CCD
Type:
DIGIC III
Processor model:
Lens
No
Interchangeable lens:
3.3x
Optical zoom:
37 - 122 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
f3 - 5.8
Maximum aperture:
0.4 in
Closest focusing distance:
No
Filter thread:
4x
Digital zoom:
1/2000-15sec
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
No
Viewfinder:
Yes
LiveView:
2.5 in
Display size:
115k pixels
Display resolution:
No
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Phase detection
AF Type:
Flash
Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Modes:
9.8 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
640x480
Maximum resolution:
30 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
Motion JPEG
Codec:
Yes
Sound:
Mono
Sound recording type:
Camera Features
80-1600
ISO sensitivity:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (2.5 fps), Histogram
Other features:
White balance:
5
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Other
Scene modes:
Face
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
4:3
Image ratio options:
3648 x 2736 pixels with 4:3 ratio
Resolution:
2816 x 2112 pixels with 4:3 ratio
2272 x 1704 pixels with 4:3 ratio
1600 x 1200 pixels with 4:3 ratio
640 x 480 pixels with 4:3 ratio
3648 x 2048 pixels with 16:9 ratio
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
No
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
No
Hot shoe:
Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
Memory card support:
Body
3.68 in x 2.43 in x 1.2 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
6.17 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Gray
Available color options:
Power
Standard
Battery:
2
AA
US Availability
Available
Market status:
$109.99
MSRP price :
Links
Official page:
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Description: With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0 Megapixel resolution and 3.3x Optical Zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image Processor keeps it all looking sharp. A bright, bold 2.5-inch... read more