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All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510
Camera Effective Pixels
PowerShot A520: Approx. 4.0 million
PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2 million
Image Sensor
PowerShot A520: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million)
PowerShot A510: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million)
Lens
5.8 (W) – 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
f/2.6 (W) – f/5.5 (T)
Digital Zoom
PowerShot A520: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 14x in combination with the
optical zoom)
PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the
optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor
1.8-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx.
115,000 pixels
AF System
TTL autofocus
Focus lock and Manual focus are available
9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to center)
Shooting Distance
(from the front of the lens)
Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity
Macro: 5 – 45 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.)
(W)/30 – 45 cm (11.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (T)
Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W)/30 cm (11.8 in.) – infinity (T)
Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto