Canon PowerShot A550 Compact Camera7.1 Megapixel - 16:9 - 4x Optical Zoom - 2" LCD - 3072 x 2304 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge: Yes - MPN: 1775B001 See Product Details
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Items In Cameras You Might Be Interested InProduct Details of Canon PowerShot A550 Compact CameraDescription Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x Optical Zoom Lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard AA batteries. Great features at a great price - it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera. Quick Glance Memory Type: MultiMediaCard (MMC) LCD Screen Size: 2" Camera Type: Compact Camera Megapixels: 7.1 Megapixel Lens Mount: Fixed Optical Zoom: 4 Weight: 5.64 Summary Product Title: Canon PowerShot A550 Compact Camera Manufacturer: Canon Power Score: 4.1 | 29 Reviews Image Processor Image Sensor: CCD Effective Megapixels: 7.1 Megapixel Total Pixels: 7.4 Megapixel Lens Features Camera Type: Compact Camera Lens Mount: Fixed Optical Zoom: 4x Digital Zoom: 4x Max Aperture: 8 1/f Focal Length: 0.23" to 0.91" Storage Memory Card Support: MultiMediaCard (MMC) Removable Flash Memory Included: 16 MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) Other Features LCD Screen Size: 2" Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480 Flash: Auto Flash Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In Dimensions Height: 2.52" Width: 3.59" Depth: 1.70" Weight: 5.64 oz Reference Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited URL: Manufacturer Link Additional Specifications Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto High ISO Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 Menu Languages: English German French Dutch Danish Finnish Italian Norwegian Swedish Spanish Simplified/Traditional Chinese Japanese Russian Portuguese Korean Greek Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Thai Arabic Romanian Ukrainian Camera Modes: Shooting Modes: Auto Camera M Portrait Landscape Indoor Kids & Pets Night Snapshot Movie Special Scene: Night Scene Foliage Snow Beach Fireworks Continuous Shooting: Approximate 1.7 fps Exposure Control: Program AE Viewfinder Type: Optical White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Custom Product Series: A Autofocus Type: Passive Maximum Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304 Maximum Frame Rate: 60 fps Number of Batteries Support: 2 Battery Built-in: No Battery Include: Yes GPS: No Memory Card Type Include: MultiMediaCard (MMC) Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second PictBridge: Yes HD Movie Mode: No Reviews on Canon PowerShot A550 Compact Camera
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nkgarg02
- Sep 4, 2007
A550 cameraStrengths: Great picture, highly recommended Weakness: None This is excellent camera specially with the recent price drop. Although it is bulkier than the new SD line of camera from Canon. This does not have optical image stablization, so keep your hands steady when taking pictures.
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bjkrautk
- Jun 30, 2007
Better features than comparably priced camerasStrengths: A 4x zoom, 7.1 megapixel camera that can take 16:9 pictures...all for under $200. And it's from Canon. The pictures themselves do not disappoint. Weakness: Batteries drain a bit fast (AA, but that's typical of most digital cameras). In order to shoot photos in burst mode, you have to use Canon's branded SD cards (which raises the price point). It takes nice pictures, is relatively quick, and is inexpensive. If you want to show off your photos on an HDTV, the 16:9 aspect ratio means you won't have to deal with black bars down the left and right-hand sides of the screen. It's been a few months since I did my research...but I would still recommend the Canon A550.
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rpppp1
- May 19, 2007
Canon Powershot A550Strengths: Great pictures, fast lens, not a bulky camera, takes AA batteies, a quailty product all around. Weakness: Might take getting used to if you have large hands. I was able to get this camera to replace an older canon camera I had, and couldn't have been happier. It has a quick lens, takes clear and sharp pictures, and offers plenty of different controls and seetings. My only warning is for those of you with large hands, I lent it to friend and he stated that it took some getting used to since it is a relatively small camera. All things considered I...
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e129822
- Apr 3, 2007
canon a550 reviewStrengths: 1. Very small and lightweight. 2. Focuses very fast. 3. Refresh time between photos is very fast. 4. Batteries last forever. 5. Simple to use. 6. Zero shutter lag. Weakness: 1. Redeye. 2. Optics could be better. We use this camera at work and it seemed pretty nice, so I bought one for personal use. Outdoor photos are always perfect. Flash photos indoor are pretty good, but redeye is common. It's awfully fast and shutter lag is non-existent, very nice for a lower end 7mp camera. I'd consider stepping up to a model with pop-up flash if most of your photos will be of people (to minimize red eye), otherwise,...
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atdiekmann
- Mar 9, 2007
Simple, but practical digital cameraStrengths: Reasonable price, simple to use, decent images, not too big Weakness: all plastic construction, few features, only 4x zoom, smallish LCD screen compared to most digital cameras I find Canon makes the best digital cameras. We own a G5 and have been very happy with it. But I wanted a simple but good camera to use at work, and the A550 fits the bill. I would recommend this camera to anyone who doesn't need a lot of fancy features that they don't understand and/or will probably never use, but want something that is a solid point-and-shoot camera. For these types of...
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djeremias
- May 17, 2007
Canon DeliversStrengths: Size, speed, ergonomics. Weakness: Only 4x optical zoom. The A550 replaces a 5 year old Fuji Finepix that uses 4AA batteries and is the size of a 35mm SLR. I need something light and fast and an optical viewfinder for pleasure trips. A550 fits the bill nicely. It's not perfect but it certainly scores 9/10 overall. The deal was sweet at 150 including a PNY 512mb SD card.
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xujacob
- Apr 18, 2007
Nice CameraStrengths: Easy to use, 7.1 MP, good picture, resonable price Weakness: does not have the image stabilizer I love this camera. It is very easy to use. In addition, it also gives some manual control options like white balance, etc. The 7.1mp gives you excellent detail in your pictures. Of couse, you need to buy addition SD card, which is very cheap now. It would be fantastic if It had the image stabilizer.
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marinera
- Jul 22, 2007
I did not like itStrengths: Not like canon A series (disapointing) Weakness: weak flash I got this camera after returning fuji A900 and i did not like this one either. I had once the canon A10 1 megapixels and did a better job then this 7 mp The pics are not sharp enougth and it turns out like a bluish color indoor i just return this camera and got the panasonic LZ6 AND WOW WHAT A CAMERA THE PICS LOOK LIKE MY SLR IM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE PANASONIC RECOMMEND NOT THIS CANON
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h_c_i_a
- Aug 23, 2007
Canon is the BestStrengths: Good picture quality Weakness: Small screen I got this inexpensive camera to keep in my car for an emergency but i find myself using it for many other occasions. The picture comes out great. I also keep a pair of spare AA batteries.
cnet.com - Feb 12, 2007
Canon PowerShot A550
THE GOOD: Responsive performance; slightly above-average lens. THE BAD: Images plagued with artifacts and fringing; small LCD. THE BOTTOM LINE: This cameras low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesnt have many bells or whistles. Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Canon PowerShot A550
Canon PowerShot A550 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.58 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #158 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a... Top
Imaging Resource - Apr 17, 2007
Canon PowerShot A550
As we've come to expect from Canon's A-series, the PowerShot A550 is a great little digicam. Fairly frill-free, the Canon A550 still takes great shots with its 7-megapixel sensor. It has a satisfying 4x zoom, and is quite easy to use. The A550's no-nonsense mode dial is backed up by a simple Function menu; and though you can dig deeper with the main menu, you'll find fewer settings there than on... Top
DCResource - Mar 25, 2007
DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot A550
The Canon PowerShot A550 is a very good entry-level digital camera, and one that I can recommend easily. You'll get a well designed body, good photo quality, and plenty of point-and-shoot features (with a few manual controls thrown in for good measure). <p> <p> TopAdvertisement  
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Canon PowerShot A550
Strengths: Picture quality, ergonomics, easy to use, 4X optical zoom, takes AA batteries
Weakness: No image stabilization, low-resolution screen, flimsy door
I bought the Canon PowerShot A550 to replace my old HP digital camera that was lost after too many drops. Overall it is a significant improvement. Pictures are typical of Canon quality, which is excellent. The design is well thought out as almost all functions can be reached with one hand, although one hand shooting can result in blurry pictures because of the lack of image stabilization. The...
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