Canon PowerShot A300

PowerShot A300 with 3.2 Megapixel CCD and approx 5.1x digital zoom , 3 minute movie clips with sound

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8402A008
26-06-2005
- Easy-to-use digital camera
- 3.2 Megapixel CCD and approx 5.1x digital zoom
- High performance DIGIC processor
- 5 point AiAF
- 3 minute movie clips with sound
- Canon Direct Print compatible
- MyCamera customisation
- The PowerShot A300 is an easy to use camera but is packed with Canon's advanced technology to give fantastic results. It's 3.2 Megapixels allow photo prints to be made up to A4 size. Like every digital camera in the PowerShot range, the PowerShot A300 has a high quality Canon lens. The high-performance DIGIC processor at the heart of this camera ensures true-to-life colours and enhanced performance, while iSAPS technology means quick and accurate focus and exposure. Offering a digital zoom of approx. 5.1x and 5 point AiAF for perfect pictures every time.
- Shooting modes include full auto, manual mode which offers greater shooting control, and stitch assist to create stunning panoramas. There is even a movie mode which allows movies to be captured for up to 3 minutes with sound recording and playback.
- Canon Direct Print allows connection straight to a Canon Bubble Jet direct or Card Photo Printer for photos without a PC in sight.
- For even more fun, the PowerShot A300 has the My Camera feature, which allows you to customise your camera just how you like, by choosing start-up sounds, images and operation sounds.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Colour of product 
Silver
ISO sensitivity 
50, 100, 200, 400
Weight 
175g
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
centre weighted auto focus
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/2000s
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Megapixel 
3.2 MP
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Optical zoom 
3x
Self-timer 
10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Source data-sheet
.
Display diagonal 
3.81 cm (1.5")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Closest focusing distance
0.05m
Digital zoom 
5.1x
Image stabilizer 
Y

Camera

Photo effects 
black&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
2x

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Operational conditions

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

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Alkaline

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/68.6 mm (1/2.7")
Maximum image resolution 
2048 x 1536 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536

Weight & dimensions

Width 
11 cm
Depth 
3.66 cm
Height 
5.8 cm

Other features

Digital SLR 
Y