Canon PowerShot A2600

1/2.3 CCD, 16.0MP, TTL, ISO 100 - 1600, 1280 x 720, 25 fps, MOV, SD, SDHC, SDXC, 135 g, Silver

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8157B011
09-01-2013
Simple shooting in superb style
It’s easy to capture life in superb style wherever you go with the slim, colourful 16 Megapixel PowerShot A2600 - thanks to a large LCD, 5x zoom, instant HD movies (720p) and Smart Auto.

- 16.0 Megapixels
- 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens;10x ZoomPlus
- 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD
- Slim body with metal exterior
- HD movies (720p) with movie button
- Smart Auto plus Help button
- Digital IS
- Face Detection, Live View Control
- Eco mode
- Fun and creative effects

16.0 Megapixels
Capturing all the detail from the genuine Canon lens the 16MP sensor delivers superb quality images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping.

Large 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD
A large, bright and clear screen (230k dots) lets you frame and view your shots with ease and makes sharing them with friends a pleasure.

HD movies (720p) with movie button
Instantly record high quality HD movies (720p) with optical zoom by simply pressing the dedicated movie button.

Digital IS
Digital IS counteracts blur and ensures clear, sharp shots. It detects camera movement then uses sophisticated shake reduction techniques to automatically deliver optimum results.

Eco Mode
Eco Mode reduces battery consumption allowing you to capture more shots from a single battery charge.

28mm wide, 5x zoom lens, 10x ZoomPlus
Fit more in the frame with 28mm wide-angle for sweeping landscapes and great group shots. Use the 5x optical zoom to get nearer to distant subjects or get even closer with 10x ZoomPlus - an advanced zoom technology with more visible detail and sharpness than conventional digital zoom.

Slim body with metal exterior
The slim, compact body is small enough to take anywhere while the metal exterior adds colour and style.

Smart Auto (32 scenes); Help Button
Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and automatically selects the optimal settings from 32 variables. Press the Auto button to return instantly to Smart Auto from any other mode. Simply press the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.

Face Detection. Live View Control
Face Detection Technology ensures great people shots. It detects up to 35 faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions. Use Live View Control to easily experiment with picture settings such as brightness and colour intensity. Preview the results while framing and capture the best shot.

Fun and creative effects
Experiment and have fun with a range of creative modes such as Fish-eye Effect, Super Vivid, or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Memory

Memory slots 
1

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Full HD 
N
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Blue
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Built-in flash 
Y

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
HDMI 
N
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
DC-in jack 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-11L
Number of batteries supported 
2

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
5x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
6/5
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 25 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
14 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Maximum aperture number 
6.9
Combined zoom
20x

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow
Photo effects 
Black&White, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Camera file system
DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.3
Histogram
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.03m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modes 
Auto
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
1600
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)
1 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 3m
Flash sync-speed
0.0005s

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/2000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Power source type 
Battery, USB

Picture quality

Megapixel 
16 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 3264 x 2448, 4608 x 3456
Image formats supported 
JPG

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.77 cm
Depth 
1.98 cm
Height 
5.6 cm
Weight (including battery)
135g