Canon PowerShot A3500 IS + 4GB SD

16.0MP, 4608 x 3456, 1/2.3" CCD, 5.0 – 25.0mm, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT, Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11 b/g/n), SD, SDHC, SDXC, + 4GB SD

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8163B018
25-01-2013
Taking superb shots and HD movies for instant online sharing is easy with the slim, stylish 16 Megapixel PowerShot A3500 IS with Wi-Fi and Smart Auto. Intelligent IS keeps everything sharp and detailed.

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.

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.

Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS combats camera shake to ensure all your photos and videos are sharp and detailed even at full zoom or in low light. It automatically adjusts the optical Image Stabilizer to the scene from multiple modes to prevent blur.

Wi-Fi; GPS via Mobile
Wi-Fi lets you connect easily with home wireless networks, compatible printers and PCs, as well as portable devices like smartphones and tablets, for fast, convenient, online image sharing. Use your smartphone’s GPS to keep track of shooting locations then synchronise it with your camera over Wi-Fi to add this information to your images.

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

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 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. Intelligent IS keeps movies steady.

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. Use the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.

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

Fun and creative modes. Live View Control
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. 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.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Video

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

Technical details

Colour of product 
Red
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Built-in flash 
Y

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
AV output
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-11L

Display

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

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

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 
Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow
Photo effects 
Black&White, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Camera file system
DCF, DPOF 1.1, 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
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 correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, 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

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
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 3264 x 2448, 4608 x 2592
Image formats supported 
JPG

Weight & dimensions

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

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1