Canon PowerShot A495 review
Verdict:
A competent budget snapper, but the price isn’t as low as the basic design suggests.
Review Date: 13 Mar 2010
Price when reviewed: £111
Buy it now for: £89
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Supplier: http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop
Reviewed By: Ben Pitt
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Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | 4259B010AA |
| Review Date | 13 Mar 2010 |
| Rating |
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| CCD effective megapixels | 10.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 1/2.3in |
| Viewfinder | none |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | N/A |
| LCD screen size | 2.5in |
| LCD screen resolution | 115,000 pixels |
| Articulated screen |
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| Live view |
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| Optical zoom | 3.3x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 37-122mm |
| Image stabilisation | none |
| Maximum image resolution | 3,648x2,736 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 640x480 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 30fps |
| File formats | JPEG; AVI (M-JPEG) |
Camera Controls |
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|---|---|
| Exposure modes | auto |
| Shutter speed | 15 to 1/2,000 seconds |
| Aperture range | f/3 to f/5.8 |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 80 to 1600 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 5 presets, manual |
| Additional image controls | contrast, saturation, sharpness |
| Manual focus |
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| Closest macro focus | 1cm |
| Auto-focus modes | multi, face detect |
| Metering modes | multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer |
Physical |
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| Memory slot | SDXC |
| Mermory supplied | none |
| Battery type | 2x AA |
| Battery Life (tested) | 400 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, AV, DC in |
| HDMI output resolution | N/A |
| Body material | plastic |
| Lens mount | N/A |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6x |
| Kit lens model name | N/A |
| Accessories | USB and AV cables |
| Weight | 175g |
| Size | 62x94x31mm |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £111 |
| Supplier | http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop |
| Details | www.canon.co.uk |
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