Canon PowerShot A410 review

Just how low can you go and still maintain quality?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2006-02-01February 1st 2006

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£95.00
MPN	0771B013AA
Manufacturer's Description	Canon, a leader in photographic and imaging technology, today releases the PowerShot range-opening 3.2-megapixel PowerShot A410. Replacing the popular PowerShot A400, the PowerShot A410 has a bold new design and incorporates improved operability and performance through DIGIC II processing, and a 3.2x optical zoom with maximum aperture of f2.8-f5.1. It is housed in a smaller, more compact and robust body.
Accessories	AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2), MultiMediaCard MMC-16M, Wrist Strap WS-800, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	103 x 52 x 40
Weight (g)	150
Battery Type	NiMH
Battery life (approx images)	100
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	AV Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed	2.5
Display Size	1.5
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	3.2
Exposure Modes	Automatic, Macro, Manual, Movie, Scene Modes, Stitch Assist
Exposure bracketing	2
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	Auto, On/Off, Red Eye Red.
Flash Modes	Manual, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction
ISO Settings	100, 200, 50, ISO Auto
Image Formats	AVI, JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution	120
Image Sensor Type	1/3.2inch CCD
Longest Shutter Speed	1
Max Aperture	2.8
Max Focal Length	17.3
Max Movie Recording Resolution	640 x 480
Max. Captured Image Resolution	2048 x 1536
Memory Card Included	Yes
Memory Types	MultiMedia Card, SD
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Min Aperture	5.1
Min Focal Length	5.4
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	3.2
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes