Canon PowerShot A300

PowerShot A300 with 3.2 Megapixel CCD and approx 5.1x digital zoom , 3 minute movie clips with sound

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8402A013
17-03-2008
- Easy-to-use digital camera
- 3.2 Megapixel CCD and approx 5.1x digital zoom
- High performance DIGIC processor
- 5 point AiAF
- 3 minute movie clips with sound
- Canon Direct Print compatible
- MyCamera customisation
- The PowerShot A300 is an easy to use camera but is packed with Canon's advanced technology to give fantastic results. It's 3.2 Megapixels allow photo prints to be made up to A4 size. Like every digital camera in the PowerShot range, the PowerShot A300 has a high quality Canon lens. The high-performance DIGIC processor at the heart of this camera ensures true-to-life colours and enhanced performance, while iSAPS technology means quick and accurate focus and exposure. Offering a digital zoom of approx. 5.1x and 5 point AiAF for perfect pictures every time.
- Shooting modes include full auto, manual mode which offers greater shooting control, and stitch assist to create stunning panoramas. There is even a movie mode which allows movies to be captured for up to 3 minutes with sound recording and playback.
- Canon Direct Print allows connection straight to a Canon Bubble Jet direct or Card Photo Printer for photos without a PC in sight.
- For even more fun, the PowerShot A300 has the My Camera feature, which allows you to customise your camera just how you like, by choosing start-up sounds, images and operation sounds.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Colour of product 
Silver
Weight 
175g
Self-timer 
10s
Camera shutter speed 
1 - 1/2000s
Built-in flash 
Y
Source data-sheet
.

Power

Battery technology 
Alkaline

Display

Display 
LCD

Technical details

Display diagonal 
3.81 cm (1.5")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
3x
Digital zoom 
5.1x

Camera

White balance 
auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Photo effects 
black&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
2x

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
centre weighted auto focus
Closest focusing distance
0.05m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
50, 100, 200, 400
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot

Flash

Flash modes 
auto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization

Operational conditions

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

Picture quality

Megapixel 
3.2 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25.4/68.6 mm (1/2.7")
Maximum image resolution 
2048 x 1536 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536

Weight & dimensions

Width 
11 cm
Depth 
3.66 cm
Height 
5.8 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Y
Digital SLR 
Y