Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Canon PowerShot TX1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Canon PowerShot TX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
Canon PowerShot A710 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot TX1Canon PowerShot A710 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberTX1A710 IS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8998
Width (mm)2941
Height (mm)6067
Weight (g)220210
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.17.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
Aspect ratio16:9, 4:34:3, 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 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)
  • 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)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 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 (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)39.00 - 390.0035.00 - 210.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 65.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)106
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.21 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5055
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 501 - 55
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 DetectTTL Autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 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
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2000 - 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
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night SnapshotPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent
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 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 descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)Normal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T); Macro: 1-1.8 ft
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
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)
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.681.78
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.620.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.380.64
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.08
Startup time (s)1.91.5
Play -> record time (s)3.31
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.28.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)160360
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
1↑Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.Optical image stabilization.



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