Canon PowerShot A800

PowerShot A800 - 1/2.3" CCD, 10MP, DIGIC III, 6.6 – 21.6 mm, TTL, f/3.0 – f/5.8, 3648 x 2736, PictBridge, USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
5027B017
07-01-2011
You can rely on Canon know-how to take great 10 Megapixel photos with Smart Auto mode. Available in 4 colours, the PowerShot A800 has a lightweight design that is fun and easy to use
- 10.0 Megapixels
- 3.3x optical zoom lens
- 6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD
- Smart Auto mode
- Blur Reduction mode
- Easy to use design
- 16 Shooting modes including FaceSelf-Timer
- DIGIC III
- Long Play Movies
- AA Batteries.

10 Megapixels
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor gives you the detail needed for superb, large-scale prints, or creatively cropping shots to perfection.

3.3x optical zoom lens
The 3.3x optical zoom lens is designed and manufactured by Canon to the high standards found throughout the Canon photographic range. In combination with digital zoom, magnification of up to 13x can be achieved.

6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD
Large size makes viewing captured images and sharing photos with friends a pleasure.

Smart Auto mode
With Smart Auto, you can take great photos with just the press of a button. The camera automatically selects the most appropriate scene from a possible 19 and applies the best settings for a perfect picture.

Blur Reduction Mode
When shooting subjects in motion or in low light where blur could easily occur, Blur Reduction mode works to ensure clear results free from blur

Easy to use design
A casual and easy to use design means you can truly use this camera anywhere, for any occasion. The colour variations of the PowerShot A800 and easy to use large buttons will appeal to all ages.

16 Shooting modes including FaceSelf-Timer
It’s easy to be creative with the PowerShot A800 thanks to 16 shooting modes while FaceSelf-Timer making it easy for group shots where you want to be included. Shoot with confidence using Smart Auto or experiment with creative modes such as Super Vivid and Poster Effect.

DIGIC III
As well as powering intelligent camera technologies such as Smart Auto and Face Detection, The DIGIC III processor ensures quick response, high image quality, and accurate colour reproduction.

Long Play Movies
Long Play (LP) movies enable longer recording times - taking up half the storage space,

AA Batteries
For ultimate convenience, the PowerShot A800 uses two AA batteries which are widely available all over the world.

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVI
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0, A/V-out
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Weight 
186g
Data compression
Fine, Norm
Focal length range (f-f) 
6.6 - 21.6 mm
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser<br />PhotoStitch
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/2000s
Compatible memory cards 
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3<br />Mac OS X v10.5 – 10.6
Display 
LCD
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
10 MP
Optical zoom 
3.3x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Beach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
AA
Battery life (max) 
11h
Number of batteries supported 
2

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
115000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.35 cm (2.5")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
7/6
Combined zoom
13x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
4x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
37 - 122 mm
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Vivid
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Image editing
Resizing
Built-in processor
DIGIC III + iSAPS

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.3 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.3 - 3m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/2000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH)

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
1600 x 1200, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2736

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.43 cm
Depth 
3.12 cm
Height 
6.16 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N