Canon PowerShot A490 digital camera

Canon PowerShot A490 review: It won't win any design awards, but it takes great photos considering its price

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Specifications:

Digital camera features
Aspect ratio
4:3
Camera resolution (megapixels)
10
Digital zoom
4
Lens aperture range
f/3.0-f/9.0
Optical zoom
3.3
Sensor size
1/2.3in
Sensor type
CCD
Video mode
Yes
Zoom (telephoto)
122mm
Zoom (wide angle)
37mm
Digital video
Video resolutions
640x480
Display
Screen size
2.5"
Display technology
TFT
Exposure
Auto ISO
Yes
ISO speeds
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Maximum shutter speed
1/2000
Metering
Centre-weighted average, Evaluative, Spot
Minimum shutter speed
1
White balance
Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Focus
Focus modes
Auto, Face detection
Shooting modes
Program mode
Yes
Scene modes
Yes
Self timer
Yes
Shooting modes
Auto
Size and weight
Weight
140g
Height
62mm
Width
94mm
Depth
31mm
Storage
Supported memory media
SD
Supported file formats
Image files
JPEG
Video files
AVI
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Wired connections
Number of USB 2.0 ports
1
Wired Terminals / Ports
USB 2.0, Video out
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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