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Canon A510 3.3 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot A510 Digital Camera

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Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera

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Product Description
Packed with value superior to any other camera in its class, the PowerShot A510 is brimming with that "best buy" feel. 3.2 Megapixel resolution, Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image... More
Packed with value superior to any other camera in its class, the PowerShot A510 is brimming with that "best buy" feel. 3.2 Megapixel resolution, Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor and a new, longer 4x optical zoom bring life-like detail and radiant color to all your images. This camera is exceptionally easy to use, with a new ergonomic grip and big 1.8 inch LCD screen. Less
Offering the full imaging potential of 7.1 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX L12 captures true-to-life color with fine detail that remains even when images are considerably enlarged. The... More
Offering the full imaging potential of 7.1 effective megapixels, the COOLPIX L12 captures true-to-life color with fine detail that remains even when images are considerably enlarged. The COOLPIX L12 also features a powerful 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens with an ample range of 35-105mm that delivers the compositional potential to capture everything from closely composed portraits to wide-open views. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 3.2x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.4 lb. 0.28 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 3.3 Megapixel 7.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x 3x
Features - Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 3.3 Megapixel 7.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 -
Video Format AVI -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x 3x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 5.8 - 23.2 mm 5.7 - 17.1 mm
Macro Focus Range 2 - 18 in. (w) / 11.8 - 18 in. (t) 5.9 in. to Infinity (w)
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 140 mm 35 - 105 mm
Focus Range 18 in. to Infinity (w) 19.69 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f8/f8 (w/t) - f2.6/f5.5 (w/t) f2.8/f4.7 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec -
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto Auto
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 1 MB (128 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG -
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size - 21 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries -
Battery Life 300 Images 150 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.4 lb. 0.28 lb.
Depth 1.51 in. 1 in.
Height 2.52 in. 2.4 in.
Width 3.57 in. 3.6 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803047875 018208255627
Product ID 23537599 40706065
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card -
Release Date January, 2005 2007
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon COOLPIX
Product MPN   
MPN POWERSHOT A510 25562
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A510 3.3 Megapixel
Canon PowerShot A510 Digital Camera
From $234.00
Nikon L12
Nikon COOLPIX L12 Digital Camera
$159.99

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 46 user reviews
93% recommend this product
5 stars
24
4 stars
19
3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • geat for online pictures (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's Powershot A510 may be the best choice entry-level Digicam currently available

byHoward_Creech Apr 17, 2005
112 Helpfuls 113 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, 4X optical zoom, full manual controls, very good photo quality, and faster...
Cons Some minor chromatic aberration (purple fringing) and noisy ISO 400 images
Recommended it? Yes

Canon's "A" series digicams have been very popular with consumers since the introduction of the revolutionary little A20. When it came time to update the groundbreaking A75, Canon's R&D folks stuffed everything that made the A75 a best in class digicam (excellent image quality, Point & Shoot... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot A510 Digital Camera - Compact and Cheap, But Flexible

bydkozin Aug 3, 2005
41 Helpfuls 42 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent optics for low price and compact size, uses 2 AA batteries, features, 4x zoom
Cons Flash creates shadow in corner in Macro mode and overexposes unless you use ISO50/f8
Recommended it? Yes

A replacement for the last year's Canon A75, the 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A510 is currently available at rather low prices. I got mine for $161 after coupons including taxes and shipping at Dell. I also got the 4-Megapixel A520 to see the difference for only $20 more. Your mileage may vary... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

6

Bad screen prevents accurate review

bymomnotmrs Jun 9, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 7.1 mp
Cons lack of viewfinder, quality
Recommended it? No

My stepdad bought my mother this camera for Christmas. She's very familiar with digital cameras and, indeed, had two at the time. One is a big 8-or-so megapixel professional digital that she rarely uses, and the other is a small point-and-shoot that is only about 6 mp.
Anyway, he bought the... Read full review »

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