DESCRIPTION

The A560 is a fairly predictable upgrade to the entry-level A540, with the A570IS throwing optical image stabilization, full manual control and compatability with add-on lenses into the mix. Both cameras also sport 2.5-inch screens and 4x zooms. We're also pleased to hear they also both have Print/Share buttons, without which no Canon camera is complete.

TECHNICAL DETAILS 

• 7.1 MP CCD image sensor
• 4x optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 35-140mm f/2.6 W-f/5.5 T)
• Optical Image Stabilizer (PowerShot A570 IS only)
• DIGIC III image processor and iSAPS
• Face Detection AF/AE/FE
• ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto
• Popular Special Scene modes on Mode dial
• 2.5" LCD screen with optical viewfinder
• Lens accessories (PowerShot A570 IS only)
• PictBridge and Print/Share button

FEATURES

Format Compact

Price (street) US$224

Also known as

Release Status Click for help

Max resolution 3072 x 2304 Click for help

Low resolution 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Click for help

Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2 Click for help

Effective pixels 7.1 million Click for help

Sensor photo detectors 7.1 million Click for help

Sensor size 1/2.5 " Click for help

Sensor type CCD Click for help

Colour filter array RGB Click for help

Sensor manufacturer Unknown Click for help

ISO rating Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Click for help

Zoom wide (W) 35 mm Click for help

Zoom tele (T) 140 mm (4 x) Click for help

Digital zoom Yes, 4x Click for help

Image stabilization Yes, Lens Click for help

Auto Focus Yes Click for help

Manual Focus Yes Click for help

Auto focus type AiAF TTL 9-point or center Click for help

Normal focus range 45 cm Click for help

Macro focus range 5 cm Click for help

White balance override 5 positions plus manual Click for help

Aperture range F2.6 - F5.5 Click for help

Min shutter 15 sec Click for help

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, Slow Sync) Click for help

Exposure compensation -2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Click for help

Metering Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot Click for help

Aperture priority Yes Click for help

Shutter priority Yes Click for help

Focal length multiplier

Lens thread No Click for help

Continuous Drive Yes, 1.7 fps, unlimited

Movie Clips Yes, 640 x 480 @ 60/30/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 60/30/15 fps

Remote control No

Self-timer 2 or 10 sec Click for help

Timelapse recording No

Orientation sensor Yes Click for help

Storage types SD/SDHC card Click for help

Storage included 16 MB SD card Click for help

Uncompressed format No Click for help

Compressed format JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Click for help

Quality Levels Super-Fine, Fine, Normal Click for help

Viewfinder Optical Click for help

LCD 2.5 " Click for help

LCD Pixels 115,000 Click for help

Video out Yes Click for help USB Yes, 2.0 Click for help

Firewire (IEEE 1394) No Click for help

Battery / Charger No Click for help

Battery AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)

Weight (inc. batteries) 215 g (7.6 oz)

Dimensions 90 x 64 x 43 mm (3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 in)

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