Canon's PowerShot A510 compact digital camera combines the simplicity of a family-focused camera, a high resolution three megapixel image sensor and a powerful 4x optical zoom to produce pictures that you can be proud of with the image quality Canon is renowned for. Named for their use of AA batteries, Canon's A-series digital cameras offer comfortably placed controls and feature high image quality in order for consumers to capture, save and share images of meaningful memories, personal milestones and family functions.

Specifications

 Max resolution  :    2048 x 1536
 Low resolution   :   1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
 Image ratio w:h  :    4:3
 Effective pixels    :  3.1 million
 Sensor photo detectors   :   3.3 million
 Sensor size   :   1/2.5 "
 Sensor type   :   CCD
 Colour filter array   :   RGB
 Sensor manufacturer   :   Unknown
 ISO rating   :   Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
 Zoom wide (W)   :   35 mm
 Zoom tele (T)  :    140 mm (4 x)
 Digital zoom   :   Yes, 3.2x
 Image stabilization   :   No
 Auto Focus  :    Yes
 Manual Focus    :  Yes
 Auto focus type   :   AiAF TTL 9-point
 Normal focus range  :    Unknown
 Macro focus range  :    5 cm
 White balance override  :    5 positions plus manual
 Aperture range  :    F2.6 - F5.5
 Min shutter   :   15 sec
 Max shutter  :    1/2000 sec
 Built-in Flash    :  Yes
 Flash guide no.   :   3.5 m (11.4 ft) 5 m
 External flash  :    No
 Flash modes  :    Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off)
 Exposure compensation  :    -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
 Metering   :   Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
 Aperture priority   :   Yes
 Shutter priority   :   Yes
 Focal length multiplier       
 Lens thread    :  Yes, with adapter
 Continuous Drive  :    Yes, 2.3 fps, 12 images
 Movie Clips  :    Yes, 640 x 480, 30 secs, 320 x 240, 15 fps, max 3 mins
 Remote control  :    No
 Tripod mount    :  Yes
 Self-timer   :   2 or 10 sec
 Timelapse recording   :   No
 Orientation sensor   :   Yes
 Storage types  :    SD/MMC card
 Storage included   :   16 MB MMC card
 Uncompressed format   :   No
 Compressed format   :   JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
 Quality Levels   :   Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
 Viewfinder    :  Optical
 LCD  :    1.8 "
 LCD Pixels   :   115,000
 Video out   :   Yes
 USB   :   Yes
 Firewire (IEEE 1394)  :    No
 Battery / Charger  :    No
 Battery   :   AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
 Weight (inc. batteries)   :   230 g (8.1 oz)
 Dimensions    :  91 x 64 x 38 mm (3.6 x 2.5 x 1.5 in)

Review

The PowerShot A510 is equipped with a nine-point AiAF "Smart" autofocus system and 13 shooting modes. The standard shooting modes are Full Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, and Aperture-priority with additional modes including Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Special Scene, Stitch Assist and Movie.
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