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| Marketed | March 2004 |
Canon’s entry-level PowerShot A310 incorporates the high-resolution 1/2.7″ 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor and 33mm-equivalent single-focal-length auto-focus lens of the previous model A300, released in April 2003, to deliver outstanding image quality and reliable performance.
The PowerShot A310 offers the advanced features of the previous model, including a 5 cm macro auto-focus, a high maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 second, five popular photo effects, and a movie mode. Additionally, Canon’s Print/Share button and other new print-related functions such as ID Photo Print and Movie Print enable even beginner-level users to fully experience the benefits and enjoyment of digital photography.
| TYPE OF CAMERA | ||
| Type of Camera | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and 5.1x digital zoom | |
| IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE | ||
| Type | 1/2.7″ type | |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 3.3 Million | |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 3.2 Million | |
| LENS | ||
| Focal Length | 5.0mm (35mm film equivalent: 33mm) | |
| Digital Zoom | 5.1x | |
| Focusing Range | Normal AF: 20cm (7.9 in.) – Infinity Macro AF: 5 – 20cm (2 – 7.9 in.) |
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| Autofocus System | 5-point AiAF/1-point AF (Fixed to center) | |
| VIEWFINDERS | ||
| Optical Viewfinder | Inverted Galilean type | |
| LCD Monitor | 1.5″ TFT color LCD Approximately 7,800 dots |
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| LCD Coverage | 100% | |
| APERTURE AND SHUTTER | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.6 – 5.6 | |
| Shutter Speed | 1 – 1/2,000 sec. Shutter speeds slower than 1/6 sec. are only available in select modes |
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| EXPOSURE CONTROL | ||
| Sensitivity | AUTO; ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent | |
| Light Metering Method | Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot*
*Metering frame when spot is center fixed |
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| Exposure Control Method | Program AE | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3-step increments | |
| AE Lock | Not Available | |
| WHITE BALANCE | ||
| White Balance Control | Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), or Custom White Balance | |
| FLASH(BUILT-IN) | ||
| Operation Modes | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off, Slow-Sync | |
| Flash Range | 20cm – 2.0m(7.9 in. – 6.6 ft.) (When ISO is speed is set to AUTO) | |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 10 sec. or less | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Not available | |
| SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Movie | |
| Self-Timer | Operates with approx. 2 sec. or approx 10 sec. count-down | |
| Wireless Control | Not Available | |
| Continuous Shooting | Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. (Large/Fine Mode and LCD monitor is Off) | |
| Photo Effects | Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White | |
| IMAGE STORAGE | ||
| Storage Media | CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I | |
| File Format | AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)) | |
| Print Order Format | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1 | |
| Image Recording Format | Exif 2.2(JPEG) | |
| JPEG Compression Mode | SuperFine, Fine or Normal | |
| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Image: 2,048 x 1,536 (Large), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 1), 1,024 x 768 (Medium 2), 640 x 480 (Small), Movie: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 |
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| NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES | ||
| Menu Selection | File Size(KB) / Resolution(pixels) | 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB |
| Large/SuperFine | 1,602 / 2,048 x 1,536 | 18/38/76/154/308 |
| Large/Fine | 893 / 2,048 x 1,536 | 33/68/137/276/552 |
| Large/Normal | 445 / 2,048 x 1,536 | 67/136/274/548/1,095 |
| Medium 1/SuperFine | 1,002 / 1,600 x 1,200 | 30/61/122/246/491 |
| Medium 1/Fine | 558 / 1,600 x 1,200 | 54/109/219/440/879 |
| Medium 1/Normal | 278 / 1,600 x 1,200 | 108/217/435/868/1,734 |
| Medium 2/SuperFine | 570 / 1,024 x 768 | 53/107/215/431/855 |
| Medium 2/Fine | 320 / 1,024 x 768 | 94/189/379/762/1,522 |
| Medium 2/Normal | 170 / 1,024 x 768 | 174/349/700/1,390/1,714 |
| Small/SuperFine | 249 / 640 x 480 | 120/241/482/962/1,891 |
| Small/Fine | 150 / 640 x 480 | 196/393/788/1,563/3,112 |
| Small/Normal | 84 / 640 x 480 | 337/676/1,355/2,720/5,203 |
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*These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon.Actual totals and file sizes may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. |
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| TIME OF RECORDABLE MOVIES | ||
| Resolution (pixels) |
32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB | |
| Movie/High | 640 x 480 | 30 sec./61 sec./124 sec./249 sec./499 sec. |
| Movie/Medium | 320 x 240 | 91 sec./183 sec./368 sec./735 sec./1,451 sec. |
| Movie/Low | 160 x 120 | 242sec./486 sec./973 sec./1,954 sec./3,902 sec. |
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*Individual movie clips are limited to 30sec. (640 x 480) or 3 minutes each maximum per clip. Above figures show total movie capacity on various CF cards, measured under Canon’s standard test conditions, and may vary depending upon scene, subjects or camera settings. |
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| PLAYBACK SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Playback Modes File | Single, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification (approx. 2x to 10x) | |
| ERASING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Erase Modes | Still Image: Single Image, All Images Movie: Part of Movie, All Movie |
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| INTERFACES | ||
| Computer Interface | Universal Serial Bus (USB) (mini-B jack) | |
| Video Out | None | |
| Other | CF card slot (accept type I cards). Direct connection to Canon Card Photo Printers and select Bubble Jet Photo Printers (no computer required). | |
| POWER SUPPLY | ||
| Power Source | 1. Size AA Alkaline battery x2 2. Rechargeable size AA NiMH battery x2 3. Compact power adapter CA-PS800 |
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| Shooting Capacity | Number of Shots | |
| LCD ON/LCD OFF | ||
| AA ALKALINE | Approx. 75/Approx. 250 | |
| AA NiMH | Approx. 350/Approx. 950 | |
| Playback Time | Approx. 90 min/Approx 240 min. (Alkaline battery/NB-2AH) | |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 – 90 % | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 110.0 x 58.0 x 36.6 mm (4.33 x 22.8 x 14.4 in.)(Excluding protrusions) | |
| Weight | Approx. 175 g(6.17 oz.) (Camera body only) | |