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Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon A590 IS vs Canon EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 5identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 8 MP
    • 10.1 MP
  • Sensor type
    • CCD
    • CMOS
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 3264 x 2448 pixels
    • 3888 x 2592 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • 4x
    • 0x
  • Digital zoom
    • 16x
    • 0x
  • Compatible memory cards
    • mmc, sd
    • CF, microdrive
  • Display diagonal
    • 6.35 cm (2.5")
    • 7.62 cm (3")
  • Camera playback
    • Slide show, Thumbnails
    • Slide show

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53 specifications
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Canon

A590 ISView product
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Canon

EOS 40D + EF 28 - 135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMView product
Picture quality3 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs8 MP10.1 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCCDCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3264 x 2448 pixels3888 x 2592 pixels
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one3:2
Image sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.5"
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers4x0x
Digital zoomDiffers16x0x
Focal length rangeKnown for one5.8 - 23.2 mm
Focusingidentical
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for oneYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reductionAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneYes
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 s
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersmmc, sdCF, microdrive
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.35 cm (2.5")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one115000 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for oneVideo out
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersBeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, LandscapeClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Self-timer delayKnown for one2 s
Camera playbackDiffersSlide show, ThumbnailsSlide show
HistogramKnown for oneYes
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC III
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Custom colourKnown for oneYes
Image editingKnown for oneResizing, Rotating
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersAlkalineLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one800 h
Battery typeKnown for oneAA
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers94.3 mm145.5 mm
DepthDiffers40.8 mm73.5 mm
HeightDiffers64.7 mm107.8 mm
WeightDiffers175 g740 g
Other features3 differ
Video capabilityDiffersYesNo
Built-in flashKnown for oneYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers15-1/2000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.5
Digital SLRDiffersNoYes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one35 - 140 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one5 - 45/ 30-45 cm
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels

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