Canon PowerShot A490
The PowerShot A490 digital camera features a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, 3.3x optical zoom and DiG!C III processor allowing you to capture great quality photos everytime. The improved Auto function automatically selects up to 13 different scenes - allowing you to take great shots with ease. The Canon PowerShot A490 also has a durable and solid form, is perfect for newcomers to photography and a popular choice for families.
Quality images
10.0 megapixels deliver photo quality prints up to A3 size
Zoom In
Genuine Canon 3.3x optical zoom lens (37mm–122mm) to get up close to the subject
Sharp Previews
Big 2.5" LCD screen for vivid bright and sharp images and to make it easier to share your photos with friends and family
Intelligent Auto
New Auto mode with Scene Detection, Face Detection, Motion Detection and Noise Reduction makes it even easier to get the perfect shot
Ready to Go
At a mere 175 grams you can take the Canon PSA490 wherever you go, and capture the moment whenever it occurs.
Technical Data
TOTAL PIXELS : Approx. 10.3 Megapixels
EFFECTIVE PIXELS : Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
LENS : Focal Length : 6.6 ( W ) - 21.6 ( T ) mm - 35mm
( film equivalent: 37 - 122mm ) ; Digital Zoom : Approx. 4x
Focusing Range: Normal: 2 in. ( 5 cm ) - infinity ( W )
9.8 in. ( 25 cm ) - infinity ( T )
Macro: 0.4 in 1.6 ft. ( W ) 9.8 in. - 1.6 ft. ( T ) ( 1 - 50 cm ( W )
25 - 50 ( T ) ) ; Autofocus System : TTL Autofocus
LCD MONITOR : 2.5-inch type
SHUTTER SPEED : 1 - 1/2000 sec. 15 - 1/2000 sec. ( Total shutter speed range
FLASH RANGE : Flash Range: 12 in. - 9.8 ft ( W ) 12 in. - 6.6 ft. ( T )
( 30 cm - 3.0 m ( W ) 30 cm - 2.0 ( T ) )
BUILT IN FLASH: Auto Slow Synchro, Red eye Reduction, Auto Red eye
Correction Shutter Sync: 1st curtain Flash On Flash Off; FE lock
Smart Flash Exposure
I/FACES : Computer Interface: Hi Speed USB 2.0 ( miniB jack )
Video Out : NTSC/PAL; Audio Out: Monaural
STORAGE MEDIA: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
DIM : 93.5 x 61.7 x 30.6 mm ( W/H/D )
WEIGHT : Approx. 175 g
Included as Standard
- 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC300
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- User Guides
- Canon Digital Camera
- Solution Disc:
- ZoomBrowser EX (PC)
- ImageBrowser (Mac)
- PhotoStitch
- CameraWindows
- MovieEdit
- Warranty Card
Model: PSA490