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Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black

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Bullet Points Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black
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  • - Compact camera 10 MP CCD Black
  • - Image sensor size: 1/2.3"
  • - Optical zoom: 3.3x Digital zoom: 4x
  • - TTL
  • - Video recording 640 x 480 pixels
  • - PictBridge
  • - Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Long product name Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black :
The short editorial description of Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black

PowerShot A800 - 1/2.3" CCD, 10MP, DIGIC III, 6.6 – 21.6 mm, TTL, f/3.0 – f/5.8, 3648 x 2736, PictBridge, USB 2.0
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Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black:
The official marketing text of Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black as supplied by the manufacturer

You can rely on Canon know-how to take great 10 Megapixel photos with Smart Auto mode. Available in 4 colours, the PowerShot A800 has a lightweight design that is fun and easy to use
- 10.0 Megapixels
- 3.3x optical zoom lens
- 6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD
- Smart Auto mode
- Blur Reduction mode
- Easy to use design
- 16 Shooting modes including FaceSelf-Timer
- DIGIC III
- Long Play Movies
- AA Batteries.

10 Megapixels
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor gives you the detail needed for superb, large-scale prints, or creatively cropping shots to perfection.

3.3x optical zoom lens
The 3.3x optical zoom lens is designed and manufactured by Canon to the high standards found throughout the Canon photographic range. In combination with digital zoom, magnification of up to 13x can be achieved.

6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD
Large size makes viewing captured images and sharing photos with friends a pleasure.

Smart Auto mode
With Smart Auto, you can take great photos with just the press of a button. The camera automatically selects the most appropriate scene from a possible 19 and applies the best settings for a perfect picture.

Blur Reduction Mode
When shooting subjects in motion or in low light where blur could easily occur, Blur Reduction mode works to ensure clear results free from blur

Easy to use design
A casual and easy to use design means you can truly use this camera anywhere, for any occasion. The colour variations of the PowerShot A800 and easy to use large buttons will appeal to all ages.

16 Shooting modes including FaceSelf-Timer
It’s easy to be creative with the PowerShot A800 thanks to 16 shooting modes while FaceSelf-Timer making it easy for group shots where you want to be included. Shoot with confidence using Smart Auto or experiment with creative modes such as Super Vivid and Poster Effect.

DIGIC III
As well as powering intelligent camera technologies such as Smart Auto and Face Detection, The DIGIC III processor ensures quick response, high image quality, and accurate colour reproduction.

Long Play Movies
Long Play (LP) movies enable longer recording times - taking up half the storage space,

AA Batteries
For ultimate convenience, the PowerShot A800 uses two AA batteries which are widely available all over the world.

Short summary description Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black:
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Canon PowerShot A800, 10 MP, 3648 x 2736 pixels, 1/2.3", CCD, 3.3x, Black

Long summary description Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black:
This is an auto-generated long summary of Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

Canon PowerShot A800. Camera type: Compact camera, Megapixel: 10 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.3", Sensor type: CCD, Maximum image resolution: 3648 x 2736 pixels. Optical zoom: 3.3x, Digital zoom: 4x, Focal length range: 6.6 - 21.6 mm. Maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. Display diagonal: 2.5". PictBridge. Weight: 6.56 oz (186 g). Product color: Black

Picture quality
Image sensor size *
1/2.3"
Camera type *
Compact camera
Megapixel *
10 MP
Sensor type *
CCD
Maximum image resolution *
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image stabilizer *
No
Lens system
Optical zoom *
3.3x
Digital zoom *
4x
Focal length range
6.6 - 21.6 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)
7/6
Combined zoom
13x
Filter
y
Number of aspheric elements
1
Focusing
Focus *
TTL
Focus adjustment *
Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes *
Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance
0.394" (0.0100 m)
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Yes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
Exposure
ISO sensitivity
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light metering *
Centre-weighted, Spot
Flash
Flash modes *
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lock
Yes
Flash range (wide)
11.8 - 118.1" (0.3 - 3 m)
Flash range (tele)
11.8 - 78.7" (0.3 - 2 m)
Video
Video recording *
Yes
Maximum video resolution *
640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Video formats supported
AVI
Memory
Compatible memory cards *
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display *
LCD
Touchscreen *
No
Display diagonal *
2.5"
Display resolution (numeric)
115000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Ports & interfaces
I/O ports
1x USB Mini-B 1x A/- out (PAL/NTSC)
PictBridge *
Yes
USB version *
2.0
Camera
White balance *
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes *
Beach, Candlelight, Children, Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset
Photo effects *
Vivid
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Histogram
Yes
Image editing
Resizing
Image processor
DIGIC III iSAPS
Design
Product color *
Black
Battery
Battery technology *
Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots
Battery life (max)
11 h
Battery type
AA
Number of batteries supported
2
System requirements
Mac compatibility
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width
3.71" (94.3 mm)
Depth
1.23" (31.2 mm)
Height
2.43" (61.6 mm)
Weight
6.56 oz (186 g)
Packaging content
Bundled software
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch
Other features
Video capability
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0, A/V-out
Data compression
Fine, Norm
Built-in flash
Yes
Camera shutter speed
1 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
1.46 - 4.8" (37 - 122 mm)
Compatible operating systems
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.5 – 10.6
Digital SLR
No
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Reviews
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:10
Uk has collected 28 expert reviews for Canon PowerShot A800 1/2.3" Compact camera 10 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 68 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
68%
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computeractive.co.uk
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:09
For photographers on a budget, there are plenty of compact cameras available at the lower end of the market but few are any good.Cheaply made lenses, poor construction and sub-standard image quality are common, and it's often hard to tell whether you'r...
Good Good picture quality for a camera of its price; good value; very easy to use...
Bad Functional design; no rechargeable battery included; not many options or features...
Bottom line With decent performance at a rock-bottom price, the A800 is several notches above most other similarly priced cameras...
80%
pocket-lint.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
At one time all digital cameras were made this way. Fashioned obviously from plastic with a blue-grey hue and power coming courtesy of two bog standard AA batteries, they were viewed as PC peripherals rather than the lifestyle accessories of today. Up...
Good Easy to use point and shooter, inexpensive...
Bad Bulkier and less style-orientated than your average pocket camera, obviously plastic build, no HD video or HDMI output, memory card costs extra...
Bottom line For those with between £60 and £80 to spend on a snapshot camera for the kids or the mother-in-law, the A800 offers fair value for money, an easy to use feature set and fair results. For what’s being asked here it’s hard to grumble about what’s been le...
60%
itreviews.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
Bulkier than most digital compact cameras and with a child-proof look about it, Canon's new PowerShot A800 is aimed at handbag amateurs and folk who are purely interested in cheap digital photography. The good news is that it meets that brief with apl...
Good Batterypowered; easy to operate; reliable pictures...
Bad Too big for a shirt pocket; some blur; poor video.
Bottom line Although the A800's list price is a touch optimistic - we're sure it will be hugely discounted soon - Canon's latest will be a welcome addition to the shortlist for those on a budget. An increasingly rare thing even in the budget market, this back-to-b...
80%
techradar.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
For Canon, the PowerShot A800 is as basic as it gets. The A800 is Canon's entry-level compact camera, and as you'd expect for 60 quid, it's a no-frills affair.No-frills doesn't necessarily mean dumbed-down, however, and there's actually quite a lot to lik...
Good Easy to use Reliable Smart Auto mode Longer battery life...
Bad Dumpy, lardy looks No HD video recording Some Scene Modes a tad pointless...
Bottom line 7. PowerShot A800: Specification list...
80%
gadgetspeak.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
This is another from the range of small pocket cameras produced by Canon. The Ixus range normally has solid batteries and the PowerShot range – as with this – normally are controlled by ‘AA’ batteries to power the unit...
80%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
Canon isn't one to cut corners with its cameras, but it has trimmed the A800 down to its absolute bare essentials. The plastic, bulbous body is designed to accommodate two AA batteries (with rechargeables sold separately), the lens is a simple 3.3x zoo...
Bottom line Features and performance are in line with the rock-bottom price, but it punches above its weight for image quality...
80%
digicambuyer.co.uk
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2013-06-29 01:16:10
One of Canon’s most inexpensive compacts, the PowerShot A800 has an RRP of a fantastic £79. At such at reasonable price, we had to put it to the test to see if it could uphold the manufacturer’s great reputation for quality. The A800 is powered by two...
Bottom line A great budget camera capable of shooting images to a good standard, the A800 will suit first-time photographers looking for a simple, easy-to-use compactOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alt...
60%
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:10
The Canon Powershot A800 is a fairly typical entry level digital camera. It has 10 megapixels and a 3.3x optical zoom lens. You should find this camera easy enough to use. There are four different coloured versions available. These are black, silver...
Bottom line There is a lot to like about the Canon Powershot A800, but there are some clear weaknesses too. Whether or not this camera is right for you will depend partly on how troublesome shutter lag is to you and whether or not you would like a larger, clearer...
80%
whatdigitalcamera.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
With such a low price tag you could forgive the A800 for scrimping on features, although at first glance this isn't necessarily the case. The model features a 3.3x optical zoom, covering a focal range of 37-122mm, as well as a 10MP CCD sensor. Canon's...
Good Extremely low price tag, good performance, impressive image quality...
Bad Substandard LCD screen, slightly limited specification...
85%
etechreviews.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:09
Canon PowerShot A800 is a no-frills point and shoot camera that offers great value, surprisingly good images and dead-simple operation. It is very easy to use and provides nice images, despite its low price. It is a new entry level camera in the extens...
0%
techtree.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:09
Expert Review MRP: Rs 4495Street Price: has sent us a camera which promises to deliver a never before seen price to performance ratio. The is a 10 MP camera with a 3.3x optical zoom with auto-focus. Sporting features such as , low light sensitivit...
Bottom line The Canon PowerShot A800 exhibits surprisingly amazing performance for a digicam in its price range. While there is an obvious lack of programmability, it shines with its excellent colour and detail capture. It is very easy to use and is portable enoug...
0%
about.com
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2013-06-29 01:16:09
With sub-$100 cameras, you expect some drawbacks. That's why they are priced where they are. The Canon PowerShot A800 definitely has some drawbacks, primarily that its autofocus and response times are very slow. Shot to shot delays are especially bothe...
Good Inexpensive camera, Completely automatic, very easy to use, Uses AA batteries, which is handy when traveling, Autofocus is sharp most of the time...
Bad A800 has slow response times, even for a budgetpriced camera, Colors seem to be dull, especially with indoor photos, Camera body seems a bit chunky, Zoom lens creates some noise and moves in a jerky motion, Autofocus is slow, especially in low light, so you'll want to prefocus by pressing shutter halfway...
30%
techreviewsource.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:09
3.00 At $89.99 (list) the 10-megapixel PowerShot A800 is the least-expensive Canon sells. Unsurprisingly, this pocket shooter lacks in features, but it covers the basics, and there's something to be said for its simple experience. It also deliver...
Good Inexpensive under$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate...
Bad Lacks optical image stabilization. No highdef video capture. Lowresolution LCD.
60%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:09
At $89.99 (list) the 10-megapixel PowerShot A800 is the least-expensive digital camera Canon sells. Unsurprisingly, this pocket shooter lacks in features, but it covers the basics, and there's something to be said for its simple experience. It also del...
Good Inexpensive under-$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate.
Bad Lacks optical image stabilization. No high-def video capture. Low-resolution LCD.
Bottom line This pocket camera comes with compromises, but a $90 price tag and dead-simple operation help balance the Canon PowerShot A800's lack of optical image stabilization and HD-video capture. Buy it now...
60%
photographyblog.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:10
The Canon PowerShot A800 is the cheapest model in Canon's extensive range of compacts, with a street price of just £70 / $80. This doesn't mean that the A800 is not worth a look, though, with a sensible spec of a 10 megapixel sensor, 3.3x zoom and 2.5...
Bottom line Apart from a few new shooting modes and a questionable cosmetic overhaul that actually makes the camera slightly more difficult to use, it's difficult to see just what Canon have added to the new Powershot A800 to justify its release. The biggest impr...
80%
cameralabs.com
Updated:
2013-06-29 01:16:10
The Canon PowerShot A800 is a budget compact with a 10 Megapixel sensor, 3.3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Announced in January 2011, it is the cheapest and most basic PowerShot money can buy. It replaces the A490 / A495 launched a ye...
Good Excellent image quality, Sturdy build quality, Long life from 2 x AA batteries, Blur Reduction Scene mode.
Bad No image stabilisation, Limited 37mm wide angle, No menu Hints and Tips, No AV cable for TV viewing.
Bottom line Canon PowerShot A800 verdict The Canon PowerShot A800 is a 10 Megapixel budget compact with a 3.3x optical zoom lens starting at 37mm (equivalent) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. It's the entry level A-Series PowerShot, replacing the A490 and A495 which...
83%
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