Stylish Value - The Perfect First Camera!
Compact, stylish, and colored to suit your personality, the new PowerShot A800 digital camera puts the power to create beautiful quality digital photography in anyone`s hands. Smart AUTO makes getting your best shot easy every time by automatically and intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 19 predefined shooting situations. Own the power of 10.0 Megapixels and a 3.3x Optical Zoom that let you capture a wealth of gorgeous detail up close. PowerShot A800 makes it easy and fun to inject creative options into your photography with exciting Scene Modes like Super Vivid and Poster Effect. New Blur Reduction ensures crisp, clear shots in all kinds of situations. The camera is powered with readily available AA batteries, so it`s easy to keep the fun going wherever you find yourself. You`ll see everything you`re shooting through the clear, bright 2.5-inch LCD screen, so composing and focusing your shots is easier than ever. PowerShot A800 is perfect for young photographers, new photographers, and anyone who appreciates easy, high-quality digital photography and exceptional value.
Compact, stylish, and colored to suit your personality, the new PowerShot A800 digital camera puts the power to create beautiful quality digital photography in anyone`s hands. Smart AUTO makes getting your best shot easy every time by automatically and intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 19 predefined shooting situations. Own the power of 10.0 Megapixels and a 3.3x Optical Zoom that let you capture a wealth of gorgeous detail up close. PowerShot A800 makes it easy and fun to inject creative options into your photography with exciting Scene Modes like Super Vivid and Poster Effect. New Blur Reduction ensures crisp, clear shots in all kinds of situations. The camera is powered with readily available AA batteries, so it`s easy to keep the fun going wherever you find yourself. You`ll see everything you`re shooting through the clear, bright 2.5-inch LCD screen, so composing and focusing your shots is easier than ever. PowerShot A800 is perfect for young photographers, new photographers, and anyone who appreciates easy, high-quality digital photography and exceptional value.
Specifications
Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.3x Optical & 4x Digital & 13x Combined Zoom
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.3x Optical & 4x Digital & 13x Combined Zoom
Type
10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels
Approx. 10.6 Megapixels
Approx. 10.6 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Focal Length
6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T)mm - 35mm (film equivalent: 37 - 122mm)
6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T)mm - 35mm (film equivalent: 37 - 122mm)
Digital Zoom
4x
4x
Focusing Range
Normal: 0.4 in. (1cm) - infinity (W), 9.8 in. (25cm) - infinity (T)
Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1-50cm) (W), 9.8 in. - 1.6 ft. (25 - 50cm) (T)
Normal: 0.4 in. (1cm) - infinity (W), 9.8 in. (25cm) - infinity (T)
Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1-50cm) (W), 9.8 in. - 1.6 ft. (25 - 50cm) (T)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus
TTL Autofocus
Optical Viewfinder
N/A
N/A
LCD Monitor
2.5-inch TFT color
2.5-inch TFT color
LCD Pixels
Approx. 115,000 dots
Approx. 115,000 dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Approx. 100%
Maximum Aperture
f/3.0(W) - f/5.8 (T)
f/3.0(W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/2000 sec.
15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
1 - 1/2000 sec.
15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
Low Light: ISO 500-3200
Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
Low Light: ISO 500-3200
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method
AE Lock
AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
- Not available when shooting movies
White Balance Control Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom?
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF.
*Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF.
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Range
12 in.-9.8 ft. (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft. (T) (30cm-3.0m (W), 30cm-2.0m (T))
12 in.-9.8 ft. (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft. (T) (30cm-3.0m (W), 30cm-2.0m (T))
Recycling Time
10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)
10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)
- LCD monitor will turn off while flash is charging (except when turning on the power)
Flash Exposure Compensation
N/A
N/A
Shooting Modes
P, Auto, Scene*1, Movie*2
*1 Blur Reduction, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
*2 Standard
P, Auto, Scene*1, Movie*2
*1 Blur Reduction, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
*2 Standard
Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom*
* Adjustment of contrast, sharpness and saturation available.
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom*
* Adjustment of contrast, sharpness and saturation available.
Self Timer
Approx. 10-sec delay, approx. 2-sec. delay, custom*?
* Delay time (0-15 sec. in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Approx. 10-sec delay, approx. 2-sec. delay, custom*?
* Delay time (0-15 sec. in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Wireless Control
N/A
N/A
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 2.2 shots/sec (in Low Light mode or Blur Reduction)
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Approx. 2.2 shots/sec (in Low Light mode or Blur Reduction)
Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 compliant
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 compliant
Image Recording Format
Normal, Fine
Normal, Fine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)?
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Still Image: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)?
Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images: 3648 x 2736 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small), 3648 x 2048 (Widescreen)
Still Images: 3648 x 2736 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small), 3648 x 2048 (Widescreen)
Image data
| | Large (L) | Medium 1 (M1) | Medium 2 (M2) | Small (S) | Widescreen (W) | |||||
| F | N | F | N | F | N | F | N | F | N | |
| File Size (KB) | 2,565 | 1,226 | 1,620 | 780 | 558 | 278 | 150 | 84 | 1,920 | 918 |
| 4GB | 1,471 | 3,017 | 2,320 | 4,641 | 6,352 | 12,069 | 20,116 | 30,174 | 1,978 | 4,022 |
| 16GB | 6,026 | 12,354 | 9,503 | 19,007 | 26,010 | 49,420 | 82,367 | 123,550 | 8,101 | 16,473 |
Movie data
| | Standard | ||
| 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 | 320 x 240 | |
| 30 fps* | 30 fps LP | 30 fps | |
| Video Size (KB/sec.) | 1,930 | 971 | 671 |
| 4GB | 32 min. 26 sec. | 1 hr. 2 min. 51 sec. | 1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. |
| 16GB | 2 hr. 12 min. 50 sec. | 4 hr. 17 min. 23 sec. | 6 hr. 14 min. 23 sec. |
* Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
Playback Modes File Still Image: Single, Index, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x)
Videos: Normal playback*1, slow motion*2, skip backward*3, previous frame*4, next frame*4, skip forward*3
Videos: Normal playback*1, slow motion*2, skip backward*3, previous frame*4, next frame*4, skip forward*3
- Displays playback position and shooting time.
*1 Audio settings available in 5 levels.
*2 5 levels (including playback), sounds not available.
*3 Approx. 4 seconds.
*4 Rewind and Fast forward are also available.
*2 5 levels (including playback), sounds not available.
*3 Approx. 4 seconds.
*4 Rewind and Fast forward are also available.
Erase Modes
Still Image: single image, all images
Video: any video file
Still Image: single image, all images
Video: any video file
Computer Interface
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (mini-B jack)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (mini-B jack)
Video Out
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL
Audio Out
Monaural
Monaural
Other
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera`s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera`s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Supply
1. 2 AA Alkaline batteries (NiMH batteries NB-3AH x2)
2. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Used together with DC Coupler DR-DC10)Alkaline batteries: approx. 300 shots
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 500 shots Alkaline batteries: approx. 11 hours
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 12 hours
1. 2 AA Alkaline batteries (NiMH batteries NB-3AH x2)
2. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Used together with DC Coupler DR-DC10)Alkaline batteries: approx. 300 shots
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 500 shots Alkaline batteries: approx. 11 hours
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 12 hours
Power Source
1. 2 AA Alkaline batteries (NiMH batteries NB-3AH x2)
2. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Used together with DC Coupler DR-DC10)
1. 2 AA Alkaline batteries (NiMH batteries NB-3AH x2)
2. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (Used together with DC Coupler DR-DC10)
Shooting Capacity
Alkaline batteries: approx. 300 shots
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 500 shots
Alkaline batteries: approx. 300 shots
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 500 shots
Playback Time
Alkaline batteries: approx. 11 hours
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 12 hours
Alkaline batteries: approx. 11 hours
AA NiMH batteries: approx. 12 hours
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
3.71 x 2.43 x 1.23 in. / 94.3 x 61.6 x 31.2mm
Weight 3.71 x 2.43 x 1.23 in. / 94.3 x 61.6 x 31.2mm
Approx. 6.56 oz. / 186g (Including the battery and memory card)
Approx. 4.87 oz. / 138g (camera body only)
