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Canon PowerShot A460
Canon PowerShot A460
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Avadhut Koparde (avadhutk) 1 pts
October 3, 2007 12:32 AM
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what are the limitations or disadvantages of A-460

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Matt (MAK1981) 6009 pts
October 5, 2007 7:04 AM
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There are so many questions for this camera! :) Since you don't have another camera to compare it to, I'll just list the limitations based on the newest cameras.
1.) The A460 is only 5MP (which isn't horrible, this resolution is fully capable of taking up to 13x17" prints if your original picture was clean.
2.) Two "AA" batteries make flash recharge slower than other cameras, including cameras with 4 "AA" batteries and those with their own rechargeable battery source.
3.) The CCD is surprisingly small (1/3" vs. typical 1/2.5" or 1/2.35"). For a 5MP camera, this isn't bad, but it does limit your low-light shooting a bit.
4.) ISO is limited to 400 or less. Granted, you rarely ever want ISO800+, but the option's not even there on this camera.
5.) Limited movie mode, with 640x480 only at 10fps.
6.) The LCD screen is small (2") and lower resolution (only 86,000 pixels)
7.) This camera is rather bulky when comparing it to the ultracompacts.
8.) The optical zoom is limited, although not horribly when comparing other cameras in this size class.
9.) No image stabilization

That's about all I can think of. Hope that helps!
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Avadhut Koparde (avadhutk) 1 pts
October 17, 2007 11:43 PM
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can anyone make Comparison of Canon A550 and A560?
what are the limitations or disadvantages of A-550
and what are the limitations or disadvantages of A-560
and which one is Better out of these two.
can anyone suggest any other economical model of any brand which can have all the recent Facilities.
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Matt (MAK1981) 6009 pts
October 18, 2007 6:28 AM
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A550: Max ISO 800; A560: Max ISO1600
A550: 11ft flash range; A560: 7ft flash range
A550: 1.4fps continuous shooting; A560: 1.7fps continuous shooting
A550: 2" LCD screen w/86K pixels; A560: 2.5" LCD screen w/115K pixels

Other than that, these cameras are pretty much the same, including weight and size. The advantages the A560 has over the A550 are slightly better continuous shooting speeds, a nicer/larger LCD and higher max ISO. It's only disadvantage is the weaker flash.

Both cameras are good, and oftentimes the A560 can be found cheaper than the A550! The only thing you'll have to accept (as with all 2 "AA" battery cameras) is the time between pictures when using flash, and the comparably shorter battery life.

For $130, you can't get much better of a camera, in my opinion.
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