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Canon A530

Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera

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Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high... More
Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0 megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high performance. Best of all, this camera retains all the easy-to-use accessibility that has made the PowerShot A Series so popular. Less
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers... More
The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon's intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, and guide mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2-megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 - the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.38 lb. 1.07 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x -
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 10.8 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 3872 x 2592 • 2896 x 1944 • 1936 x 1296
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Format AVI AVI
Video Speed 20 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.8 - 23.2 mm -
Macro Focus Range 2 - 18 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 140 mm -
Focus Range 18 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.6/f5.5 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 Auto • 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
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 -
LCD Screen Resolution 77,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 0.38 lb. 1.07 lb.
Depth 2.52 in. 2.52 in.
Height 1.7 in. 3.82 in.
Width 3.56 in. 4.96 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574971490 0018208916566
Product ID 30041972 88018753
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date March, 2006 August, 2009
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 1119B001 VBA250AE
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A530
Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera
$236.42
Nikon D3000 Body only
Nikon D3000 Body Only Digital Camera
From $259.00

Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 31 user reviews
90% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
17
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Compact (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
Cons
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Gifts (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Office (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

popsrocks
2884

Canon PowerShot A530 as Compared to the A520; Same box, Same body, A Few Differences

bypopsrocks Jan 5, 2007
70 Helpfuls 71 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Much like the A520 that has been good to us the last couple of years.
Cons A bit larger body camera and small LED than other comparably priced cameras.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife and I purchased a Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera for her the spring before last. She was quite happy with the camera but she needed another because she wants to use the Power Shot A520 exclusively with the camera club she runs at school. The new one will be her family camera that we... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot A530 5-Megapixel Digital Camera - Compact and Inexpensive

bydkozin Mar 27, 2006
47 Helpfuls 48 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Uses 2 AA batteries, compact, 5MP, inexpensive, features, manual controls, image quality
Cons Slow flash recycle time
Recommended it? Yes

I am not a big fan of cameras that use 4 AA batteries, which is one of the reasons I consider cameras like Canon A610/A620 and S2 IS less than ideal. But I like cameras that use two AA batteries. Previously, you could only get up to 4MP resolution in this format from Canon (Canon PowerShot A520)... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 23 user reviews
87% recommend this product
5 stars
10
4 stars
11
3 stars
2
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (14)
  • Easy to Use (14)
  • Quality Construction (7)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Compact (5)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Quality lens (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (5)
  • Bad in Low Light (4)
  • Heavy (4)
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Short Battery Life (2)
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • no digital zoom (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • LOTS of red eye (1)
Good For
  • Travel (9)
  • Everyday Use (9)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Home (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • Office (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Action (2)
  • Professionals (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
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Consumer Reviews

5

great camera

byjfraley10 Oct 25, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Nikon makes some of the worlds best cameras. this is one is no different. it has very high quality parts, and a durable construction. although i fear to bring it along for vacations i know if i did i would have a ton of fantastic pictures to share with my friends. Read full review »

2

great camera and awesome brand

byJamielynn.C Oct 17, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons Shutter Lag
Recommended it? Yes

I love the pictures that this camera takes. Great quality and I would recommend it to anyone. It is very professional and the pictures are very clear Read full review »

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