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Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high... More
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high performance. Best of all, this camera retains all the easy-to-use accessibility that has made the PowerShot A Series so popular. Less
With a full 6.0 megapixels of imaging power and a high-quality 4x optical zoom lens, the super-intuitive PowerShot A540 is ready to produce impressive results right from the start. This... More
With a full 6.0 megapixels of imaging power and a high-quality 4x optical zoom lens, the super-intuitive PowerShot A540 is ready to produce impressive results right from the start. This camera is packed with value from its high-end specs to its high-performance capabilities, yet easy enough for beginners to use. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.4 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x 4x
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
Video Format AVI AVI • Motion JPEG
Video Speed 20 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x 4x
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.8 - 23.2 mm 5.8 - 23.2 mm
Macro Focus Range 2 - 18 in. (w) 2 - 18 in. (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 140 mm 35 - 140 mm
Focus Range 18 in. to Infinity (w) 999 in. (w) / 999 in. (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.6/f5.5 (w/t) f2.6/f5.5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 15 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second - 2.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card) 2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution 77,000 pixels 85,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB
Power Supply   
Battery Type - 2 x AA Batteries
Dimensions   
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.4 lb.
Depth 2.52 in. 1.7 in.
Height 1.7 in. 2.52 in.
Width 3.56 in. 3.56 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574971490 013803062861
Product ID 30041972 30041971
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card
Release Date March, 2006 March, 2006
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN 1119B001 1118B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A530
Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 31 user reviews
90% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
17
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Compact (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
Cons
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Gifts (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Office (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

popsrocks
2876

Canon PowerShot A530 as Compared to the A520; Same box, Same body, A Few Differences

bypopsrocks Jan 5, 2007
70 Helpfuls 71 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Much like the A520 that has been good to us the last couple of years.
Cons A bit larger body camera and small LED than other comparably priced cameras.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife and I purchased a Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera for her the spring before last. She was quite happy with the camera but she needed another because she wants to use the Power Shot A520 exclusively with the camera club she runs at school. The new one will be her family camera that we... Read full review »

871

Canon PowerShot A530 5-Megapixel Digital Camera - Compact and Inexpensive

bydkozin Mar 27, 2006
47 Helpfuls 48 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Uses 2 AA batteries, compact, 5MP, inexpensive, features, manual controls, image quality
Cons Slow flash recycle time
Recommended it? Yes

I am not a big fan of cameras that use 4 AA batteries, which is one of the reasons I consider cameras like Canon A610/A620 and S2 IS less than ideal. But I like cameras that use two AA batteries. Previously, you could only get up to 4MP resolution in this format from Canon (Canon PowerShot A520)... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 36 user reviews
83% recommend this product
5 stars
14
4 stars
16
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 star
3
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Travel (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The new Canon Powershot A540 Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech Apr 30, 2006
137 Helpfuls 138 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very good image quality, 4X optical zoom, large 2.5" LCD screen, and AA batteries
Cons Grainy LCD screen, redeye, some corner softness, and minor chromatic aberration (purple...
Recommended it? Yes

Canon's A series digital cameras have been number one in U. S. sales for the last three years because they dependably provide consumers with impressive ease of use, exceptional performance, superb ergonomics, tough as nails durability, excellent image quality, and "best in class" bang for the buck... Read full review »

ifif1938
721

Canon Power Shot A 540 Digital Camera~What A Great Little Camera!

byifif1938 Dec 2, 2006
126 Helpfuls 127 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality at a good price..large LCD screen, easy to use
Cons Short battery life..can not figure out a few features
Recommended it? Yes

My daughters decided to get me a new camera for my birthday when they noticed I was taping the bottom of my old Nikon Coolpix 885 to keep the battery from falling out. The camera still worked pretty well other than that but it was 4 years old and they decided it was time for change.


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