Models
The series began with the A5 series, which was a very basic point-and-shoot camera line. The Axx series that followed offered full manual control (on most models) in a fairly bulky body. The A100/200/3xx/4xx series cameras are stripped-down with very little manual controls. The Axx series has branched off into the A5xx (replaced by the A1xxx series), A6xx, and A7xx series (the latter replaced by the A2xxx series).
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Memory | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
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| A5 series | ||||||||||
| A5 | April 1998 | 1 MP 1024 × 768 1/3" CCD |
35 mm | 2" fixed | CF | 105 × 68 × 33 | 240 | |||
| A5 zoom | October 1998 | 28–70 mm (2.5×) f/2.6–4.0 |
103 × 68 × 37 | 260 | Zoom capability | |||||
| A50 | April 1999 | 1 MP 1280 × 960 1/2.7" CCD |
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| Axx series | ||||||||||
| A10 | May 2001 | 1.3 MP 1/2.7" |
35–105 mm (3×) | 1.5" fixed | CF | 110.3 × 71.0 × 37.6 | 250 | All-new body design | ||
| A20 | 2.0 MP 1/2.7" |
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| A30 | March 2002 | 1.3 MP 1/2.7" |
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| A40 | 2.0 MP 1/2.7" |
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| A60 | March 2003 | 101.0 × 64.0 × 31.5 | 215 | Smaller and lighter. The Canon PowerShot A60 and A70 cameras were the first digital camera models in their class to feature aperture and shutter priority, and full manual modes. | ||||||
| A70 | 3.2 MP 1/2.7" |
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| A80 | October 2003 | 4.0 MP 1/1.8" |
38–114 mm (3×) | 1.5" vari-angle | 103.1 × 64.4 × 34.7 | 250 | Added vari-angle LCD | |||
| A75 | March 2004 | 3.2 MP 1/2.7" |
35–105 mm (3×) | 1.8" fixed | 101.0 × 64.0 × 31.5 | 200 | Print/Share button, redesigned grip | |||
| A85 | September 2004 | 4.0 MP 1/2.7" |
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| A95 | 5.0 MP 1/1.8" |
38–114 mm (3×) | 1.8" vari-angle | 103.1 × 64.4 × 34.7 | 250 | Update of A80 | ||||
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Memory | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
| A100/200/3xx/4xx Series | ||||||||||
| A100 | April 2002 | 1.2 MP 1280 × 960 1/2.7" |
39 mm f/2.8 |
1.5" | CF | 110 × 58 × 36.6 | 175 | New low-end series with different body shape, no optical zoom, | ||
| A200 | June 2002 | 2.0 MP 1600 × 1200 1/3.2" |
1.5" | |||||||
| A300 | April 2003 | 3 2 MP 2048 × 1536 1/2.7" |
33 mm f/3.6 |
New sliding lens cover, | ||||||
| A310 | March 2004 | Print/Share button, | ||||||||
| A400 | September 2004 | 3.2 MP 1/3.2" |
45–100 mm (2.2×) | SD | 107.0 × 53.4 × 36.8 | 165 | Optical zoom | |||
| A410 | September 2005 | 41–131 mm (3.2×) | DIGIC II | 103 × 51.8 × 40.3 | 150 | First A4xx with DIGIC II | ||||
| A420 | February 2006 | 4.0 MP 1/3" |
39–125 mm (3.2×) | 1.8" | Mostly sold in Europe, not in the U.S. | |||||
| A430 | 38–152 mm (4.0×) | Mostly sold in the U.S.; first A4xx with microphone. | ||||||||
| A450 | February 2007 | 5.0 MP 2592 × 1944 1/3" CCD |
38–122 mm (3.2×) f/2.8–5.1 |
2.0" 86,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 106 × 52 × 40 | 165 | |||
| A460 | March 2007 | 38–152 mm (4.0×) f/2.8–5.8 |
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| A470 | January 2008 | 7.1 MP 3072 × 2304 1/2.5" CCD |
38–132 mm (3.4×) f/3.0–5.8 |
DIGIC III | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 105 × 55 × 41 | 165 | ||
| A480 | March 2009 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/2.3" CCD |
37–122 mm (3.3×) f/3.0–5.8 |
92 × 62 × 31 | 140 | |||||
| A490 | February 2010 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/2.3" CCD |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 94 × 62 × 31 | 135 | Face Detection AiAF / 5 point; Less Scene modes than in 495 | ||||
| A495 | Face Detection AiAF / 9 point; Additional 3 Scene modes (same as in A490 and FaceSelf-Timer, Super Vivid, Poster Effect) | |||||||||
| A5xx series | ||||||||||
| A510 | March 2005 | 3.2 MP 2048 × 1536 1/2.5" CCD |
35–140 mm (4×) f/2.6–5.5 |
1.8" 115,000 |
SD | 91 × 64 × 38 | 180 | New smaller, lighter body; replaced A75 | ||
| A520 | 4.0 MP 2272 × 1704 1/2.5" CCD |
New smaller, lighter body; replaced A75 | ||||||||
| A530 | February 2006 | 5.0 MP 2592 × 1944 1/2.5" CCD |
DIGIC II | 1,8" 77,000 |
90 × 64 × 43 | 170 | Began trend of lower-end A5xx dropping conversion lenses and reducing manual modes, higher-end A5xx model still had conversion lens support and full manual modes DIGIC II |
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| A540 | 6.0 MP 2816 × 2112 1/2.5" CCD |
2.5" 85,000 |
90 × 64 × 43 | 180 | Began trend of lower-end A5xx dropping conversion lenses and reducing manual modes, higher-end A5xx model still had conversion lens support and full manual modes DIGIC II |
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| A550 | March 2007 | 7.1 MP 3072 × 2304 1/2.5" CCD |
2.0" 86,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 91 × 64 × 43 | 160 | Low-end model | |||
| A560 | DIGIC III | 2.5" 115,000 |
91 × 64 × 43 | 165 | Mid-range model, also lacks conversion lens support and full manual modes | |||||
| A570 IS | 90 × 64 × 43 | 175 | Optical Image Stabilization added | |||||||
| A580 | January 2008 | 8.0 MP 3264 × 2448 1/2.5" CCD |
SD,SDHC, MMC,MMC+, HC MMC+ |
94 × 65 × 41 | 175 | Low-end model, lacks conversion lens support and full manual modes | ||||
| A590 IS | Added Motion Detection Technology, Automatic Red-Eye Correction, has full manual mode. | |||||||||
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Memory | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
| A6xx series | ||||||||||
| A610 | October 2005 | 5.0 MP 2592 × 1944 1/1.8" CCD |
35–140 mm (4×) f/2.8–4.1 |
DIGIC II | 2.0" vari-angle 115,000 |
SD, MMC | 105 × 66 × 49 | 235 | Replaced A95 | |
| A620 | 7.1 MP 3072 × 2304 1/1.8" CCD |
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| A630 | September 2006 | 8.0 MP 3264 × 2448 1/1.8" CCD |
2.5" vari-angle 115,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 109 × 66 × 49 | 245 | Silver body color | |||
| A640 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/1.8" CCD |
Black body color | ||||||||
| A650 IS | August 2007 | 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/1.7" CCD |
35–210 mm (6×) f/2.8–4.8 |
DIGIC III | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 112 × 68 × 56 | 200 | Added Image Stabilization, increased maximum CCD sensitivity to ISO 1600 and DIGIC III. | ||
| A7xx series | ||||||||||
| A700 | April 2006 | 6.0 MP 2816 × 2112 1/2.5" CCD |
35–210 mm (6×) f/2.8–4.8 |
DIGIC II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | 95 × 67 × 43 | 200 | Smaller, lighter body; Replaced A85 | |
| A710 IS | September 2006 | 7.1 MP 3072 × 2304 1/2.5" CCD |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 98 × 67 × 41 | 210 | Added Image Stabilization | ||||
| A720 IS | August 2007 | 8.0 MP 3264 × 2448 1/2.5" CCD |
DIGIC III | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 97 × 67 × 42 | 200 | Increased maximum CCD sensitivity to ISO 1600 and DIGIC III. | |||
| A8xx series | ||||||||||
| A800 | 5 January 2011 | 10.0 MP 3648 x 2736 6.17 x 4.55 mm (1/2.3") CCD |
37 – 122 mm (3.3×) f/3.0–5.8 |
DIGIC III | 6.2 cm (2.5") 115,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 94 × 61 × 31 mm | 186 g | Powered by 2 AA batteries Cheapest ever Canon Powershot (initial price $89). | |
| A810 | 7 February 2012 | 16.0 MP 4608 x 2592 6.17 x 4.55 mm (1/2.3") CCD |
28 – 140 mm (5×) f/2.8–6.9 |
DIGIC 4 | 6.9 cm (2.7") 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | 94.7 x 61.3 x 29.8 mm | 171 g | Adds 720p HD video | |
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Memory | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
| A1xxx Series | ||||||||||
| A1000 IS | August 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/2.3" CCD |
35–140 mm (4×) f/2.7–5.6 |
DIGIC III | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 96 × 63 × 31 | 155 | Replaces A590 IS, new slimmer body design, no manual controls | |
| A1100 IS | March 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/2.3" CCD |
DIGIC 4 | |||||||
| A1200 | March 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/2.3" CCD |
28–112 mm (4×) f/2.8–5.9 |
2.7” 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 97.5 x 62.5 x 30.7 | 185 | Limited PTP Control, no UV Filter, no manual controls, can't refocus while recording video | ||
| A1300 | February 2012 | 16.0 MP 4608 × 3456 1/2.3" CCD |
28–140 mm (5×) f/2.8–6.9 |
2.7” 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | 95 × 62 × 30 | 174 | No image stabilization, no manual focus, no aperture/shutter priority, no manual exposure mode, etc. | ||
| A2xxx Series | ||||||||||
| A2000 IS | August 2008 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/2.3" CCD |
36–216 mm (6×) f/3.2–5.9 |
DIGIC III | 3.0" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 102 × 64 × 32 | 185 | Replaces A720 IS, new slimmer body design, no viewfinder or manual controls | |
| A2100 IS | April 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/2.3" CCD |
DIGIC 4 | |||||||
| A3xxx Series | ||||||||||
| A3000 IS | February 2010 | 10.0 MP 3648 × 2736 1/2.3" CCD |
35–140 mm (4×) f/2.7–5.6 |
DIGIC III | 2.7" 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 97 × 58 × 28 | 125 | First A series model to use Lithium-ion battery | |
| A3100 IS | 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/2.3" CCD |
First A series model to use Lithium-ion battery | ||||||||
| A3200 IS | 2011 | 14.1 MP 4320 × 3240 1/2.3" CCD |
28–140 mm (5×) f/2.8–5.9 |
DIGIC 4 | 95.1 × 56.7 × 24.3 | 149 | Adds 720p HD video | |||
| A3300 IS | 2011 | 16.0 MP 4608 × 3456 1/2.3" CCD |
3.0" 230,400 |
95.1 × 56.7 × 23.9 | 149 | Adds 720p HD video Advanced Smart AUTO feature- | ||||
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