By
Craig Ellison,
published on November 2, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: canon, refreshes, powershot, a, series, cameras | Themes: Digital Cameras
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: canon, refreshes, powershot, a, series, cameras | Themes: Digital Cameras
Contents
- 4. Hands On
- 5. Conclusion
5. Conclusion

The PowerShot A630/A640 provides the photo enthusiast with a lot of options. Automatic modes ensure that even a novice will get good results, but the creative modes will satisfy those who want complete control over their camera.
| Manufacturer / Model | Canon PowerShot A630 |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact |
| Sensor | 8.3 Mpixel CCD |
| Maximum resolution | 3264 X 2448 effective |
| Lens | f/2.8 - f/4.1 35 - 140 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
| Viewfinder display | 2.5" screen |
| Focusing | 9 Point AF Center, Manual, Flexifocus |
| Metering | Average, Center, Spot |
| Shooting modes | 21 modes |
| Shutter | 15-1/2500 s |
| Sensitivities | ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, Auto, HI |
| White balance | Auto, 6 presets, manual |
| Flash | built-in |
| File formats | Still: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Movie: AVI |
| Video | 640 X 480, 15/30 FPS, 320X240 15/30 FPS, 160X120 |
| Memory media | SD, SDHC, MultiMedia Card |
| Interface | USB |
| Video out | Yes |
| Power supply | 4 X LR6/AA |
| Dimensions | 4.31 x 2.60 x 1.93 in
(109.4 x 66.0 x 49.0mm) |
| Weight | 8.64 oz (245g) without batteries |
| Software | ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord), PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture, Arcsoft PhotoStudio |
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