Canon PowerShot A480 specs
General Info
Point-and-shoot
Camera class:
Sensor
10 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CCD
Type:
6.16 mm x 4.62 mm
Size:
No
Sensor cleaning:
DIGIC III with iSAPS technology
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:
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:
5
AF Points:
No
Custom point:
Single
AF Modes:
Yes
AF Assist Beam:
No
Manual Focus:
Flash
Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Modes:
Flash exposure compensation, External flash
Flash features:
9.84 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
640x480
Maximum resolution:
30 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
Motion JPEG
Codec:
No
Zoom while capturing:
No
Simultaneous video and picture capturing:
Camera Features
No
Image stabilization:
80-1600
ISO sensitivity:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
No
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (0.8 fps), Histogram
Other features:
White balance:
6
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Close-up (Macro), Night scene, Other
Scene modes:
Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing
In-camera editing:
Face
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
No
RAW:
6
Resolution settings number:
3648 x 2736 pixels
Resolution:
3648 x 2048 pixels
2272 x 1704 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
2
Image compression levels number:
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
No
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
No
Hot shoe:
Yes (SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus)
Memory card support:
Body
3.63 in x 2.44 in x 1.22 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
4.94 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Gray
Available color options:
Power
Standard
Battery:
2
AA
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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Description: Affordable, intuitive and fun, the PowerShot A480 uses Canon know-how to let everyone take great 10 MP photos. Available in four colours, its compact, lightweight design slips easily into any pocket.