Canon PowerShot A520

Our Score (Unrated)

Last updated: March 2nd 2009

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£175.00
Price at launch (USD)	$270.00
MPN	9715A001
Manufacturer's Description	A powerful 4x zoom is just the start of this affordable digital marvel. Easy enough for the whole family to use, and with manual functions and optional accessories for your creative side.
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
Features	Spot, Center-weighted & Evaluative metering, Sound memo (up to 60 sec), PictBridge, Exif Print and DPOF compatible, Playback Histogram, Built-in speaker and microphone, Orientation sensor, Autofocus Illuminator, Optional 0.7x Wide (WC-D52),1.75x Tele (TC-DC52A) & close up (250D) converters, Optional 52mm filter adapter, Optional waterproof case (WP-DC50), Optional High Power Flash (slave)
Weight (g)	180
Battery Type	AA Alkaline
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	9V DC In, AV Output, USB 1.1
Continuous Shooting Speed	1.9
Display Size	1.8
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	4
Exposure Modes	Aperture-priority, Automatic, Beach, Children, Fireworks, Indoor, Landscape, Manual, Movie, Night Scene, Night Shot, Pet, Portrait, Programme, Shutter, Stitch Assist, Underwater
Flash	Yes
Focusing Modes	Manual
ISO Settings	ISO Auto
Image Sensor Resolution	115
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5inch CCD
Longest Shutter Speed	15
Max Aperture	2.6
Max Focal Length	23.2
Max Movie Recording Resolution	640 x 480
Max. Captured Image Resolution	2272 x 1704
Memory Card Included	Yes
Memory Types	MultiMedia Card, SD
Min Aperture	5.5
Min Focal Length	5.8
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	4
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes