Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver

Edit this data-sheet
Search similar products
  • Brand : Canon
  • Product family : PowerShot
  • Product name : PowerShot A550
  • Product code : 1775B011
  • Category : Digital Cameras
  • Data-sheet quality : created/standardized by Icecat
  • Product views : 21450
  • Info modified on : 04 Apr 2019 07:13:52
  • Long product name Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver :

    PowerShot A550 7.1 Megapixels

  • Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver :

    The PowerShot A550 features ISO 800 for flash-free shooting indoors and in other low light situations. With 7.1 Megapixels and a 4x optical zoom, this compact performer offers a lot of camera for your money.

    - Popular Special Scene modes on the mode dial
    - 7.1 Megapixels
    - 4x optical zoom
    - DIGIC II, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF
    - 2.0" LCD screen
    - 13 shooting modes and My Colors
    - High-speed ISO 800
    - VGA movies with sound
    - PictBridge and Print/Share button
    - Powered by AA batteries

    Easy to use
    Commonly used Special Scene modes are positioned on the PowerShot A550's Mode dial, making it easy to take tricky shots indoors, at night or when photographing kids and pets. The one-touch record/review button enables quick and convenient review of your images.

    7.1 Megapixels
    A 7.1 Megapixel sensor produces sharp high quality photos, enabling large prints and detailed crops.

    4x optical zoom
    The 4x optical zoom lens lets you get close to the action without sacrificing quality. It combines with digital zoom for 16x magnification.

    Cutting edge technology
    Canon's advanced DIGIC II processor delivers fast, responsive camera performance and superior image processing. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings even before a shot is taken. 9-point AiAF keeps your images sharply focused, even when the subject is off centre.

    2.0" LCD screen
    A 2.0" LCD makes it simple to frame and review your photos. The selectable Grid Line Display helps with composition, while Night Display aids screen visibility after dark.

    Shooting modes and My Colors
    Choose from 13 shooting modes to get that perfect shot. Eight easy-to-use Special Scene modes help with great results in tricky lighting conditions, including Foliage, Snow and Fireworks. My Colors allows special in-camera colour effects to be applied in real time to images and movies.

    Great indoor and night shots
    A high-speed ISO 800 setting allows you to shoot correctly exposed images in indoor or near-dark conditions without using a flash. ISO 800 also enables shooting at higher shutter speeds, reducing the risk of image blur.

    Movies with sound
    Make VGA quality movie clips with full audio. View them on the camera's LCD screen, or connect to a TV or PC for full screen playback.

    Direct printing
    Printing is almost instant with the PowerShot A550. Connect to any PictBridge compatible printer and push the Print/Share button for a full colour print within seconds. Connect to a Canon SELPHY CP printer and you can also print ID photos and movie stills.

    Conveniently powered by AA-batteries
    The PowerShot A550 is powered by affordable, widely available AA batteries, ensuring that you can keep shooting for as long as you want to.

  • Short summary description Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver :

    Canon PowerShot A550, 7.1 MP, 1/2.5", CCD, 4x, 160 g, Silver

  • Long summary description Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver :

    Canon PowerShot A550. Megapixel (approx.): 7.1 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.5", Sensor type: CCD. Optical zoom: 4x, Digital zoom: 4x. Display diagonal: 5.08 cm (2"). Internal memory: 16 MB. Viewfinder type: Optical. PictBridge. Weight: 160 g. Product colour: Silver

More>>> <<<Less
Report mistake
Specs
Picture quality
Image sensor size 1/2.5"
Megapixel (approx.) 7.1 MP
Sensor type CCD
Still image resolution(s) 640 x 480,1600 x 1200,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3072 x 1728,3072 x 2304
Lens system
Optical zoom 4x
Digital zoom 4x
Focusing
Focus TTL
Exposure
ISO sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, Auto
Flash
Flash modes Red-eye reduction
Memory
Internal memory 16 MB
Compatible memory cards mmc, sd
Display
Display LCD
Display diagonal 5.08 cm (2")
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type Optical
Ports & interfaces
PictBridge
USB version 2.0

Camera
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, Landscape
Photo effects Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Design
Product colour Silver
Battery
Battery technology Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery type AA Alkaline
Number of batteries supported 2
System requirements
Mac compatibility
Weight & dimensions
Width 91.2 mm
Depth 43.1 mm
Height 64 mm
Weight 160 g
Other features
Video capability
Lens focal range f/2.6 – f/5.5
Lens system 7 / 5
Built-in flash
Camera shutter speed 15 – 1/2000
Compatible operating systems Windows 2000 SP4/XP/Vista; Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Digital SLR
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:77
Uk has collected 21 expert reviews for Canon PowerShot A550 1/2.5" 7.1 MP CCD Silver and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
Read the full review
gadgetspeak.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:25
Average rating:88
Published in...
Read the full review
digicamreview.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:80
Announced in January 2007, the Canon PowerShot A550 is a compact 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.0" (86,000 pixel) LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The camera has the ability to take photos up to ISO 800...
  • Sharp screen shows the resulting photos with clarity. Good price Quick and responsive. Useful options in manual mode. Excellent quality images from ISO 80 to 200. Good battery life and theyre AA size. Optical Viewfinder.
  • Auto produces slightly overexposed photos. Highest ISO setting isnt necessarily useful. No panorama assist. AiAF not always reliable...
  • The Canon Powershot A550 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2" display is not especially exciting, but it does its job well in a very wide range of situations. The camera has a good range (ISO 80-800) of ISO settings. It ha...
Read the full review
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:0
excellent entry-level digital compact camera: Theres an old Canon PowerShot A20 sitting on the shelf here and its interesting to compare it with Canons spanking new PowerShot A550, the subject of this review. The physical design is similar, with viewfinde...
pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:80
Does Canons latest point and shoot perform?...
  • Compact, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, above average lens...
  • Detail suffers from noise reduction processing, intrusive noise over ISO 400, flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch...
  • Canon’s budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set...
Read the full review
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:0
The Canon Powershot A550 sits at the lower end when it comes to pricing. When you take into account the fact that it offers seven megapixels and a four times optical zoom lens it is a relatively inexpensive model. Looking at the Powershot A550 it has a...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 07:26:49
Average rating:80
The entry-level digital camera market is a competitive place. There are many models vying for your hard-earned cash, and little to really distinguish them. At this price point, you dont tend to get anything amazing and so you should focus on finding a...
  • Great colour capture, Low price tag, 4x zoom, Fast operation, Sturdy design...
  • Pictures perhaps not quite as sharp as they could have been The Final Word Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 wont compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, its an excellent...
  • Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 wont compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, its an excellent value-for-money product.
Read the full review
Neocamera.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:25
Average rating:60
The Canon Powershot A550 is very similar to previous Canon A-series except for its lack of manual controls. Otherwise, it retains all the aspects that made other A-series cameras so popular: good image quality, ergonomics and speed of operation. When...
digitalcamerainfo.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:0
Introduced in January 2007 and released the following month, the Canon PowerShot A550 has design features reminiscent of past models but promises to be even easier to use. It has automatic modes and basic features meant to attract first-timers and shoo...
  • Good handling 4x optical zoom lens Excellent color reproduction $199 price tag Easy to use...
  • Poor resolution on small LCD Boring design No optical zoom in movies Noisy zoom lens Barrel distortion...
  • With a $199 price tag, amazing performance can’t be expected from the A550. It does, however, meet the basic requirements of an adequate digital camera. It can take a picture when you want, where you want, and how you want. It doesn’t have muc...
dcresource.com
Updated:
2011-09-25 23:11:26
Average rating:0
The PowerShot A550 ($199) is one of the entry-level cameras Canons A-series. Replacing the PowerShot A530 from last year, the A550 adds a larger LCD (2.0" vs 1.8") and, naturally, more Megapixels. Other features on the camera include a 4X optica...
More