Canon PowerShot A510

Our Score (Unrated)

Last updated: March 2nd 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£199.00
MPN	0933B017
Manufacturer's Description	Canon Powershot A510 ... 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.
Accessories	Wrist strap, 2x AA Alkaline batteries, AV cable, USB cable, 16MB SD card, Software CD ROM (Canon Digital Camera Solutions & ArcSoft Camera Suite)
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	91 x 64 x 38
Weight (g)	180
Battery Type	AA Alkaline
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	9V DC In, AV Output, USB 1.1
Continuous Shooting Speed	2.3
Display Size	1.8
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	3.2
Exposure Modes	Aperture-priority, Automatic, Beach, Children, Fireworks, Indoor, Landscape, Manual, Movie, Night Scene, Night Shot, Pet, Portrait, Programme, Shutter-priority, Snow, Stitch Assist, Underwater
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	Auto, On/Off, Red Eye Red.
Focusing Modes	Manual
ISO Settings	100, 200, 400, 50, ISO Auto
Image Formats	JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution	3.2
Longest Shutter Speed	15
Max Aperture	2.6
Max Focal Length	23.2
Max Movie Recording Resolution	640 x 480
Max. Captured Image Resolution	2048 x 1536
Memory Types	MultiMedia Card, SD
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Min Aperture	5.5
Min Focal Length	5.8
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	4
Shooting Modes	Auto, Beach, Landscape, Manual, Night , Portrait, Snow
Weatherproofing	Yes
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes