Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon PowerShot A580 1/2.5" vs Canon EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

31specifications compared
25differ
6identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Megapixel (approx.)
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":8 MP
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:10.1 MP
Sensor type
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":CCD
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:CMOS
Maximum image resolution
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":3264 x 2448 pixels
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:3888 x 2592 pixels
Supported aspect ratios
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":4:3, 16:9
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:3:2
Optical zoom
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":4x
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0x
Digital zoom
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":4x
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:0x
Compatible memory cards
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":mmc, sd
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:CF, microdrive
Display diagonal
- PowerShot A580 1/2.5":6.35 cm (2.5")
- EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:7.62 cm (3")

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Comparison of A580, EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
60 specifications	A Canon PowerShot A580 1/2.5" Model A580 View product	B Canon EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM View product
Picture quality4 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	8 MP	10.1 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for one	1/2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	3264 x 2448 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	4x	0x
Digital zoomDiffers	4x	0x
Focal length rangeKnown for one	5.8 - 23.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
FocusKnown for one	TTL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes	Yes
Exposure1 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto	Auto
Light exposure modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffers	Auto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization	Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lock	Yes	Yes
Flash range (tele)Known for one	0.45 - 2.2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash range (wide)Known for one	0.45 - 3.5 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash recharging timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 s
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for one	20 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	AVI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one	32 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	mmc, sd	CF, microdrive
Display1 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	6.35 cm (2.5")	7.62 cm (3")
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Video out
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffers	Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffers	Children, Fireworks, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape	Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effectsKnown for one	Black&White, Sepia, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackDiffers	Movie	Slide show
Custom colourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 s
HistogramKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DIGIC III
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Alkaline	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 h
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	94.3 mm	145.5 mm
DepthDiffers	40.8 mm	73.5 mm
HeightDiffers	64.7 mm	107.8 mm
WeightDiffers	175 g	740 g
Other features4 differ
Video capabilityDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Camera shutter speedDiffers	1/60 - 1/2000 s	30 - 1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4	Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.5
Digital SLRDiffers	No	Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	35 - 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	f/2.6 – f/5.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	7/5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Electronic

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