| Product Information |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | SD550 |
| Series | PowerShot |
| Color | Champagne |
| Weight |
Approx. 6.0 oz./170g (camera body only) |
| Dimensions | 3.52 (W) x 2.24 (H) x 1.08 (D) in./89.5 (W) x 57.0 (H) x 27.4 (D) mm |
| Type | Ultra-Compact |
Image Sensor |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" CCD |
| Gross Pixels | 7.4 MP |
| Effective Pixels | 7.1 MP |
| Sensitivity | AUTO, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent |
| Resolution | 3,072 x 2,304 |
Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 3X |
| Digital Zoom | 4X |
| Focal Length | 7.7 - 23.1mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 37-111mm) |
| Aperature | f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T) |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/2000 sec.; Slow shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
Focus |
| Focus Type | TTL Autofocus (continuous/single) |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range | 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity |
| Macro Focus Range | 2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (WIDE), 1.0-1.6 ft./30-50cm (TELE) |
Flash |
| Flash Mode | Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range | Normal: 1.6-16 ft./50cm - 5.0m (W), 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm - 3.0m (T) |
| Macro | 1.0-1.6 ft./30-50cm (W/T) (When ISO is set to Auto). |
Exposure |
| Exposure Control | Program AE |
| Exposure Compensation | -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 steps |
| Metering System | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
Functions |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
| File Formats | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous Drive |
Approx. 2.0 fps |
| Tripod Mount | Supported |
| Self-timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec./10 sec. delay, Custom |
| Shooting Modes | Auto; Manual, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Digital Macro, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD | 2.5" 115K |
Movie |
| Movie Format | 640 x 480/320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps)
available up to 1GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps) |
| Movie Recording | Yes |
Recording Media
| | Storage Media | SD/MMC Card |
Interface |
| USB | Yes |
| A/V Out | Yes |
Battery |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-3L |
| Battery Life | Still Image: approx. 150 shots (NB-3L/LCD on), approx. 600 shots (NB-3L/LCD off) |
Packaging |
| Package Contents |
1. PowerShot SD550 Body;
2. Lithium Battery Pack NB-3L;
3. Battery Charger CB-2LU;
4. SD Memory Card SDC-32M;
5. Wrist Strap WS-700;
6. Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM;
7. USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU;
8. Audio/Video Cable AVC-DC300 |
