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Canon PowerShot A530

Announced Feb 21, 2006 •
5 megapixels | 1.8″ screen | 35 – 140 mm (4×)
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Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (OLD MODEL)
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Product description
Announced Feb 21, 2006
Product timeline
Canon PowerShots A420, A430 and A530
Feb 21, 2006
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 2592 x 1944
Effective pixels 5 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800
Focal length (equiv.) 35–140 mm
Max aperture F2.6–5.5
Screen size 1.8″
Screen dots 77,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 220 g (0.49 lb / 7.76 oz)
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 43 mm (3.54 x 2.52 x 1.69″)

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