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Canon PowerShot A100

Announced Feb 22, 2002 •
1 megapixels | 1.5″ screen | 39 mm
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Product description
Announced Feb 22, 2002
Product timeline
Canon's new entry-level PowerShot A100
Feb 22, 2002
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 1280 x 960
Effective pixels 1 megapixels
Sensor size 1/3.2" (4.544 x 3.408 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 39 mm
Max aperture F2.8–8
Screen size 1.5″
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Storage types Compact Flash (Type I)
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz)
Dimensions 110 x 58 x 37 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 1.46″)

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Canon PowerShot A100
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