Never fumble with manual camera adjustments by taking advantage of this Canon PowerShot’s multiple scene modes. Perfect for any digital photography setting, this digital camera offers the best selection of shooting modes, including foliage, snow, fireworks, beach, indoor, kids and pets, and underwater. Featuring a resolution of 4 megapixels, a 1.8” oversized LCD display, 4x optical zoom, 3.6x digital zoom, and a 16MB multimedia card, this PowerShot overpowers other digital cameras. Enjoy the option of 9-point autofocus and allow nine different sensors to automatically adjust the camera’s focus. For more advanced users, direct the camera’s focus to one of the nine points for customized results, even with off-centered subjects. Connect this Canon PowerShot directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer for immediate results and fast printing.
| Main Features |
|---|
| Brand |
Canon |
| Product Line |
PowerShot |
| Model |
A520 |
| Camera Type |
Compact / Small |
| Type of User |
Traveler, Advanced, Intermediate |
| Operating System Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Bundled Accessories |
AV Cable, USB Cable, Wrist strap, 16 MB Memory Card |
| Color |
Silver |
| Warranty |
30 Days |
| Performance Features |
|---|
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB: 1 |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
10 Sec |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Auto Shut-Off |
With Auto Shut-Off |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
With Built-In Auto Lens Cover |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Microphone |
With Built-In Microphone |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Built-In Speaker |
With Built-In Speaker |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Power Source |
AA: 2 |
| Image Quality |
|---|
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
4 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Image Sensor Size |
1/2.5 in |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
2272 x 1704 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
1.9 Frames per second |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, EXIF 2.2 |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 8 X 10" |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Night Scene, Fast shutter, Fireworks Mode |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White |
| Lens |
|---|
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Digital Zoom |
3.6 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.1 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
5.8 Mm |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Max Focus Range |
Infinity |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Max Macro Focus Range |
18 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Min. Macro Focus Range |
2 in |
| Viewfinder |
|---|
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
| LCD Screen Size |
1.8 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
1.8 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
1.8 in |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
115000 Pixels |
| Exposure Control |
|---|
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
50, 100, 400, 200, Auto |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Max Aperture |
F 5.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 2.6 |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
15 Sec |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| METERING |
Spot, Evaluative, Center Weighted |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| Flash |
|---|
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Memory |
|---|
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC Card |
| Video |
|---|
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Video Capability |
With Video Capability |
| Digital Video Format |
MPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
MPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
MPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
MPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
MPEG |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Capture Speed |
30 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
30 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
30 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
30 Frames per second |
| Video Capture Speed |
30 Frames per second |
| Video Standard Type |
NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
NTSC |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Height |
2.6 in |
| Height |
2.6 in |
| Height |
2.6 in |
| Height |
2.6 in |
| Width |
3.6 in |
| Width |
3.6 in |
| Width |
3.6 in |
| Width |
3.6 in |
| Depth |
1.6 in |
| Depth |
1.6 in |
| Depth |
1.6 in |
| Depth |
1.6 in |
| Weight |
6.4 Oz |
| Weight |
6.4 Oz |
| Weight |
6.4 Oz |
| Weight |
6.4 Oz |
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