Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A560 and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A560 and Canon PowerShot A1100 IS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A560 ×
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A560Canon PowerShot A1100 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA560A1100 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9195
Width (mm)4331
Height (mm)6462
Weight (g)165155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.112.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
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 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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.42
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.380.18 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 453 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face DetectContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
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)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 3200 in special scene mode)
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 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 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 red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T)Auto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
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 2.0 high speed
  • 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)1.59-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.42
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.44-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500350
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection. Available in grey, blue, pink and green.



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