sold AS IS. Main camera is tested and working.

Includes Camera. Does NOT include USB Cable or Batteries

The entry-level Canon PowerShot A490 is based around a ten megapixel, 1/2.3"-type CCD image sensor coupled to a 3.3x optical zoom lens that offers focal lengths ranging from a rather tight 37mm wide angle to a 122mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.0 to f/5.8 across the zoom range. Images on the Canon A490 must be framed and reviewed on its 2.5-inch LCD panel, as there's no true optical viewfinder on this camera. The A490's display has a resolution of 115,000 dots (~38,000 pixels, with three dots per pixel).

The Canon A490's sensor allows sensitivities ranging from ISO 80 to ISO 1,600 equivalents. Exposures are determined using Evaluative, Center-weighted Average or Spot metering, and direct control of shutter speed or aperture isn't possible on this camera. 2.0EV of exposure compensation is available, in 1/3EV increments. Seven white balance modes are available on the Canon A490 - Auto, Manual, or five presets. The PowerShot A490's built-in flash strobe has a range of just 9.8 feet at wide angle, dropping to 6.6 feet at telephoto, and recharges in around ten seconds.

As well as still images, the A490 can capture video clips at VGA resolution or below. The Canon PowerShot A490 stores images on SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus cards, and draws power from two AA alkaline batteries. Battery life is rated at 150 shots on a charge, to CIPA testing standards. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 high-speed data and NTSC / PAL standard definition video.

(CanonPowershotA590)

Price
Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 3648 x 2736
Other resolutions 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels 10 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Image
ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets 5
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format No
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 37–122 mm
Optical zoom 3.3×
Maximum aperture F3–5.8
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Single
  • Live View
Digital zoom Yes (4x)
Manual focus No
Macro focus range 1 cm (0.39″)
Number of focus points 5
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 115,000
Touch screen No
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type None
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Aperture priority No
Shutter priority No
Manual exposure mode No
Subject / scene modes Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Flash range 3.00 m
External flash No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Continuous drive 0.9 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Format Motion JPEG
Microphone Mono
Storage
Storage types SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Battery AA
Battery description 2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Weight (inc. batteries) 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22″)
Other features
Timelapse recording No
SKU CanonPowershotA590
Barcode # 634855417692
Brand Canon
Brand Canon
Type Digital Camera
Model PowerShot A490
Shipping Cubic 0.017794000m3

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