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Canon A430

Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes,... More
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes, the A430 offers better image quality than any other introductory-level digital camera. Less
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS3 is definitely a choice for outdoor photographers. It is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof and freezeproof and armed with GPS, compass, barometer, altimeter and depth... More
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TS3 is definitely a choice for outdoor photographers. It is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof and freezeproof and armed with GPS, compass, barometer, altimeter and depth indicator as well as 28mm wide-angle lens equipped with intelligent auto mode technology. It’s a tough, stylish and verrsatile camera that I think you really should have it if you love doing outdoor activities. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 3.6x 4x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.35 lb. 0.39 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 6.7 in.
Proofing Features - Shockproof • Waterproof • Freezeproof • Dust proof
Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 12.5 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x 4.6x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 12.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1920 x 1080
Video Format AVI HD (High Definition)
Max Movie Length - 30 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x 4.6x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length 5.4 - 21.6 mm 4.9 - 22.8 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.39 - 2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 18 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 156 mm 28 - 128 mm
Focus Range - 11.81 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) f3.3/f10 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec 8 - 1/3000 sec
Frames Per Second - 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 64 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 600 • 800 • 1600 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • DCF • EXIF 2.3
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size - 19 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 77,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 90 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7
Dimensions   
Weight 0.35 lb. 0.39 lb.
Depth 2.04 in. 1.04 in.
Height 1.58 in. 2.52 in.
Width 4.06 in. 4.07 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574965406 885170031579
Product ID 30041973 106835757
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap USB Cable • Hand Strap • Battery Charger • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date March, 2006 25 January, 2011
Family Line Canon PowerShot Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN 0933B001 DMCTS3D
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A430
Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera
$297.99
Panasonic DMC-TS3/DMC-FT3
Panasonic DMC-TS3 / DMC-FT3 Digital Camera
From $279.99

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera - Inexpensive and Excellent

bydkozin Apr 17, 2006
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, 4x optical zoom, resolution, features, performance, build quality
Cons Slow flash recharge, during which the screen goes blank, no dedicated zoom control, noise
Recommended it? Yes

I liked the last year's 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A410 and decided to get an updated version - 4-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A430. I bought my A430 for $144. The prices went down since then and you can get an A430 for less than $135. Can you get good picture quality and features for such a low... Read full review »

95

Simple, Rugged, Flexible, and Inexpensive. Takes good pictures too!

bydnhoshor Sep 29, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple, takes good pictures, 4X optical zoom, well made, uses AA batteries
Cons Slow flash, 16 MB memory card is way too small.
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot A430 is a simple, rugged and flexible point and shoot camera, that is well suited to kids, first-time digital camera buyers, and as a second camera. While it only has a maximum resolution of 4 megapixels (2272 x 1704), It has extra features that give the camera a little WOW... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

8

Travel camera

byjstampfl Oct 19, 2011
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Compact
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

I am happy so far with my Panasonic Lumix TS3 ( had it 1 week).
I wanted a rugged camera for taking snapshots while traveling off-road in Mongolia. (already damaged 3 cameras in the last 10 years). I wanted the GPS feature and I am happy to say that it works well. The starry night mode is also... Read full review »

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