The Canon Powershot A470 is an entry level digital camera. It is one of the most basic models available from Canon. The good news is that it is still able to take a decent snapshot. The main difference between this camera and more advanced models are the reduced number of features available. The upside of fewer features is that it makes the camera easier to use than the more advanced models.
The Powershot A470 has 7 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens. This length of lens is slightly longer than you will find on most entry level models.
With this camera being available for well under £:100 it makes the camera one of the cheapest you will find from the leading brands.
Even with a more basic camera like this one you are still able to produce TV quality movies. The movies are in colour and have sound too.
Despite the size of the Powershot A470 there is no viewfinder. Therefore photos are composed using the 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Power is supplied by AA batteries. Despite improvements over time this type of camera can still be battery hungry and it is likely to be worth considering using some rechargeable batteries.
Canon Powershot A470 Details
Style
Simple and Easy
Megapixels
7
Zoom
4x
LCD Screen
2.5
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
38 - 132mm
Shutter Speed
15 - 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f/3.0 - f/5.8
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto; Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
3m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
1cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
AA
Dimensions
104.8 x 55.1 x 40.7m
Weight
165g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon Powershot A470 Specification
