Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price - it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.
| Main Features |
|---|
| Brand |
Canon |
| Camera Type |
Compact / Small |
| Type of User |
Traveler, Advanced, Intermediate |
| Bundled Accessories |
USB Cable, Wrist Strap, 16 Mb Multimedia Card |
| Color |
Silver |
| Performance Features |
|---|
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Mode |
Index, Movie |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Playback Magnification |
10 X |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Erase Mode |
Single Image |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| 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 |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 Megapixels |
| Resolution |
7.1 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 |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3072 x 2304 Pixels |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, EXIF 2.2 |
| Still Image Format |
JPEG, DPOF, 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" |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Resolution Modes |
6 Modes |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Movie, Indoor, Foliage, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Kids & Pets, Fireworks Mode |
| Lens |
|---|
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Digital 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 |
| 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 |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
23.2 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 |
| Viewfinder |
|---|
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| LCD Screen Size |
2 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2 in |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
86000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
86000 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
86000 Pixels |
| Exposure Control |
|---|
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
80, 100, 800, 400, 200, Auto |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Settings |
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| Min. Aperture |
F 5.5 |
| 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 Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
On, Off, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Wide, Tele, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Wide, Tele, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Wide, Tele, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Wide, Tele, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| 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 |
| Installed Memory |
16 MB |
| Installed Memory |
16 MB |
| 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 |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| Digital Video Format |
AVI, MJPEG |
| 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 |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Height |
2.52 in |
| Height |
2.52 in |
| Height |
2.52 in |
| Height |
2.52 in |
| Depth |
1.7 in |
| Depth |
1.7 in |
| Depth |
1.7 in |
| Depth |
1.7 in |
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