Canon PowerShot A480 (2009)
A compact digital camera released by Canon in 2009, part of the PowerShot A-series lineup.
Overview
The Canon PowerShot A480 is a compact digital camera from Canon's PowerShot A-series. Canon announced it on January 15, 2009, and released it on February 17, 2009. It's a cheap, easy point-and-shoot with a 10-megapixel CCD sensor and a 3.3x optical zoom lens. It runs on two AA batteries and stores pictures on SD cards, so it's easy to feed and easy to keep going. The Canon PowerShot A490 replaced it in 2010.
Specifications
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Maximum image resolution | 3648 x 2736 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x |
| LCD display | 2.5-inch |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds |
| Video resolution | 640 x 480 (480p) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31 mm |
| Weight | 140 g (without batteries) |
| Power | Two AA batteries |
| Image processor | Digic III |
| Operating system | DryOS |
Context
Canon positioned the PowerShot A480 as a simple, budget-friendly camera for casual photographers. It replaced earlier A-series models, and the PowerShot A490 took over from it in 2010.
Market
A 2010 government purchase record lists the camera at $199.90. Original MSRP values conflict across sources, so they are left out here for lack of corroboration. Repair guides are available through iFixit. Users have acquired units via trade, and current resale listings show functional models available.
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