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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A460 and Canon PowerShot A550 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A460 ×
Canon PowerShot A550 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A460Canon PowerShot A550
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA460A550
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
1↑Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10691
Width (mm)4043
Height (mm)5264
Weight (g)165160
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)57.1
Sensor format1/3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)17.2824.71
Sensor width (mm)4.85.76
Sensor height (mm)3.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.851.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical)Canon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 152.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.18 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4745
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 475 - 45
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5- and 1-point Contrast Detect9- or 1-point Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22
Rear display resolution (dots)86,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Super MacroPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • auto w/slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.5-9.8 ft./47cm-3.0m (W), 1.5-6.6 ft./47cm-2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-47cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 45cm-3.5m (W) / 2.2m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.121.36
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1.7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.45
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.63
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.51
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Startup time (s)1.31.3
Play -> record time (s)-1.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1010
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400550
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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