IMAGE SENSOR
Type
1/2.3 type CCD
Effective Pixels
Approx.10.0M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type
DIGIC III with iSAPS technology
LENS
Focal Length
6.6 - 21.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 – 122mm)
Zoom
Optical 3.3x. Digital approx. 4x [2] (with Digital Tele-
Converter approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom [1])[2].
Combined approx. 13x
Maximum f/number
f/3.0 - f/5.8
Construction
7 elements in 6 groups (1 single sided aspherical lens)
FOCUSING
Type
TTL
AF System/ Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 5-point), 1-point AF (fixed centre)
AF Modes
Single
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock
On/Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
1cm (W) from front of lens in macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-
weighted average, Spot (centre)
AE Lock
On/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
SHUTTER
PowerShot A490
Specification Sheet
SHUTTER
Speed
1 - 1/2000 sec (factory default)
15 - 1/2000 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor
6,2cm (2,5") TFT, approx. 115,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
FLASH
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Built-in Flash Range
30cm - 3.0m (W) / 2.0m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
