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Canon PowerShot A300

Announced Feb 27, 2003 •
3 megapixels | 1.5″ screen | 33 mm
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Product description
Announced Feb 27, 2003
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Canon PowerShot A300
Feb 27, 2003
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 2048 x 1536
Effective pixels 3 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.7" (5.312 x 3.984 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 33 mm
Max aperture F3.6–8
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 111 x 58 x 37 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 1.46″)

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