ProductCode: canon_a490
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ImageURL: /files/p/products/canon_a490/b6a22cbdd9ff476d9790903652ae4d86.png
Name: Canon PowerShot A490
ShortSpecs:
    - 10 megapixels
    - 2.5″ screen
    - 37 – 122 mm (3.3×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/canon/compacts/canon_a490
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Replacement for the A480, the A490 was launched at CES 2010 along with sister model the A495 (which is available in extra colors and has minor spec differences - most usefully a 9 point AF system). Offering a relatively slim plastic body, 2.5" LCD, Smart Auto mode, 3.3x zoom and lots of automatic shooting modes, the A490 is typical entry-level stuff.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B0032JRRXO
Specs:
    Announced: Jan 5, 2010
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Single
        - Live View
    Battery: AA
    BatteryDescription: 2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
    BodyType: Compact
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: 0.9 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22″)
    EffectivePixels: 10 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: ""
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 3.00 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 37–122 mm
    Format: Motion JPEG
    GPS: ""
    HDMI: ""
    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: "No"
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "No"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 3648 x 2736
    MaximumAperture: F3–5.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Mono
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec
    NormalFocusRange: ""
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "5"
    OpticalZoom: 3.3×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
    RemoteControl: ""
    Resolutions: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: ""
    ScreenDots: 115,000
    ScreenSize: 2.5″
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WeightIncBatteries: 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"