Canon PowerShot A1000 IS

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10.0 megapixels | 2.5" screen | 35 – 140 mm (4×)

The PowerShot A1000 IS replaced the PowerShot A580. Smaller in size than previous A series cameras, the A1000 IS has a 10.0MP sensor, advanced noise reduction, faster buffering speeds, Face Detection and Image Stabilization. Offers beginners the option of switching to an Easy Mode with a simplified menu, both for shooting and viewing.

Specifications

Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 3648 x 2756 ?
Other resolutions 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 ?
Effective pixels 10.0 megapixels ?
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) ?
Sensor type CCD ?
Image
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ?
White balance presets 6 ?
Custom white balance Yes ?
Image stabilization Optical ?
JPEG quality levels Super-Fine, Fine, Normal ?
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 35 – 140 mm
Optical zoom 4×
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Single
  • Live View
?
Digital zoom Yes (4x)
Manual focus No ?
Macro focus range 3 cm (1.18") ?
Number of focus points 9
Lens mount Unknown
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed ?
Screen size 2.5" ?
Screen dots 115,000 ?
Touch screen No
Live view Yes ?
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) ?
Photography features
Maximum aperture F2.7 - F5.6 ?
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec ?
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 sec ?
Aperture priority No ?
Shutter priority No ?
Subject / scene modes Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Flash range 4 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
Continuous drive Yes (1.3 fps) ?
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) ?
Videography features
Microphone None
Resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) ,640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Storage
Storage types SD/SDHC/MMC card ?
Storage included 32 MB SD card ?
Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) ?
HDMI No ?
Wireless None ?
Remote control No
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery AA ?
Battery description AA (2) NiMH batteries ?
Weight (inc. batteries) 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 31 mm (3.78 x 2.48 x 1.22")
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording No ?
GPS None
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