Attribute | Canon PowerShot A460 × | Canon PowerShot A550 × |
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General | ||
Model | Canon PowerShot A460 | Canon PowerShot A550 |
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
Model number | A460 | A550 |
Camera format | Compact | Compact |
Release year (year) | 2007 | 2007 |
Tripod mount | + | + |
Length (mm) | 106 | 91 |
Width (mm) | 40 | 43 |
Height (mm) | 52 | 64 |
Weight (g) | 165 | 160 |
Waterproof | - | - |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Effective megapixels (MP) | 5 | 7.1 |
Sensor format | 1/3 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
Sensor area (mm²) | 17.28 | 24.71 |
Sensor width (mm) | 4.8 | 5.76 |
Sensor height (mm) | 3.6 | 4.29 |
Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.85 | 1.88 |
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Self-cleaning | - | - |
Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
Image Capture | ||
Image resolution |
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Image file format | - |
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Continuous-mode (fps) | - | 1.7 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies | + | + |
Movie resolution |
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Image Storage | ||
Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite video out | + | + |
Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
Video usable as viewfinder | + | - |
Lens and Optics | ||
Lens | Canon 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 - 152.00 | 35.00 - 140.00 |
Focal length (actual) (mm) | 6.00 | 2.00 |
Zoom ratio (x) | 4 | 4 |
Aperture range (f) | 0.17 - 0.36 | 0.18 - 0.38 |
Integrated nd filter | - | - |
Min focus range (cm) | 47 | 45 |
Macro focus range (cm) | 1 - 47 | 5 - 45 |
Optical image stabilization | - | - |
Digital zoom | + | + |
Digital zoom values (x) |
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Auto Focus | ||
Auto focus | + | + |
Auto focus type | 5- and 1-point Contrast Detect | 9- or 1-point Contrast Detect |
Auto focus assist light | + | + |
Manual focus | - | - |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder type | Real-image optical zoom | Real-image optical zoom |
Focus peaking | - | - |
Display | ||
Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
Rear display | + | + |
Rear display size (inch) | 2 | 2 |
Rear display resolution (dots) | 86,000 | 86,000 |
Touchscreen | - | - |
Articulating screen | - | - |
Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
Selfie screen | - | - |
Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | 10 |
Exposure | ||
Iso settings | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
Auto iso mode | - | - |
White balance settings |
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Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 15 | 1/2000 - 15 |
Bulb mode | - | - |
Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, 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 modes | Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Super Macro | Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene) |
Self timer (s) |
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High resolution composite | - | - |
Flash | ||
1↓Built-in flash | + | + |
Flash modes |
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Flash range description | Normal: 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 |
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Dual card slots | - | - |
Raw capture support | - | - |
Connectivity | ||
Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
NFC | - | - |
Bluetooth | - | - |
Built-in gps | - | - |
Microphone jack | - | - |
Headphone jack | - | - |
External connections |
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Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
Dpof compliant | + | + |
Remote control | - | - |
Connections (extended) | - |
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Performance Timing | ||
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 2.12 | 1.36 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | - | 1.7 |
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.58 | 0.45 |
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | - | 0.63 |
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | - | 1.51 |
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.08 | 0.07 |
Startup time (s) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Play -> record time (s) | - | 1.8 |
Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 10 | 10 |
Power | ||
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 400 | 550 |
Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Usable battery types |
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Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable |
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - |
Software | ||
Included software |
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Os compatibility |
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