Canon PowerShot A720 IS
8.0 megapixels | 2.5" screen | 35 – 210 mm (6×)
Minor update to the A710 IS offers a strong feature set (including stabilized 6x zoom) and good degree of user control at a competitive price. It isn't the smallest or most powerful camera in the World, (or even in the Canon range), but it's a great starting point for someone wanting to learn more about photography without breaking the bank. Image quality is suprisingly good and despite the rather cheap construction it's responsive and reliable.
Specifications
| Body type |
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Body type
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Compact
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| Sensor |
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Max resolution
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3264 x 2448
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Other resolutions
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2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
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Image ratio w:h
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4:3, 3:2
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Effective pixels
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8.0 megapixels
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Sensor photo detectors
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8.3 megapixels
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Sensor size
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1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
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Sensor type
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CCD
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| Image |
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ISO
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Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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White balance presets
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6
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Custom white balance
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Yes
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Image stabilization
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Optical
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JPEG quality levels
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Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
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| Optics & Focus |
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Focal length (equiv.)
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35 – 210 mm
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Optical zoom
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6×
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Autofocus
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- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Multi-area
- Center
- Single
- Live View
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Digital zoom
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Yes (4x)
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Manual focus
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Yes
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Normal focus range
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55 cm (21.65")
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Macro focus range
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1 cm (.39")
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Number of focus points
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9
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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Screen size
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2.5"
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Screen dots
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115,000
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Touch screen
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No
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Live view
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Yes
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Viewfinder type
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Optical (tunnel)
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| Photography features |
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Maximum aperture
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F2.8 - F4.8
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Minimum shutter speed
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15 sec
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Maximum shutter speed
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1/2000 sec
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Aperture priority
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Yes
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Shutter priority
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Yes
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Built-in flash
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Yes
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Flash range
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3.5 m
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External flash
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No
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Flash modes
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Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
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Continuous drive
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Yes (1.3 fps)
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Self-timer
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Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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Exposure compensation
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±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
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| Videography features |
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Resolutions
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640 x 480 @ 30/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 60/30/15 fps
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| Storage |
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Storage types
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SD/MMC card
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Storage included
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16 MB MMC card
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| Connectivity |
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USB
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USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
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HDMI
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No
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Remote control
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No
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| Physical |
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Environmentally sealed
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No
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Battery
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AA
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Battery description
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AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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Weight (inc. batteries)
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250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
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Dimensions
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97 x 67 x 42 mm (3.82 x 2.64 x 1.65")
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| Other features |
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Orientation sensor
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Yes
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Timelapse recording
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No
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