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Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 vs Canon PowerShot A590

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 8identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 10.1 MP
    • 8 MP
  • Sensor type
    • CMOS
    • CCD
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 3888 x 2592 pixels
    • 3264 x 2448 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • 4.8x
    • 4x
  • Digital zoom
    • 0x
    • 4x
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CF, microdrive
    • mmc, sd
  • Display diagonal
    • 7.62 cm (3")
    • 6.35 cm (2.5")
  • Battery technology
    • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
    • Alkaline

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57 specifications
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Canon

EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6View product
B

Canon

PowerShot A590View product
Picture quality3 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP8 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.5"
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3888 x 2592 pixels3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3264 x 1832,3264 x 2448
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one3:2
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers4.8x4x
Digital zoomDiffers0x4x
Focal length rangeKnown for one5.8 - 23.2 mm
Focusingidentical
FocusKnown for oneTTL
Focus adjustmentManualManual
Super Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.05 - ∞
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYes
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modesKnown for oneAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light meteringCentre-weighted, SpotCentre-weighted, Spot
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reductionFlash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)Known for one0.3 - 2.2 m
Flash range (wide)Known for one0.3 - 3.5 m
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for one20 fps
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, microdrivemmc, sd
Display1 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.35 cm (2.5")
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
Camera2 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, LandscapeBeach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Landscape
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
Custom colourKnown for oneYes
HistogramKnown for oneYes
Playback zoom (max)Known for one2x
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Alkaline
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2
Battery typeKnown for onerechargeable
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145.5 mm94.3 mm
DepthDiffers73.5 mm40.8 mm
HeightDiffers107.8 mm64.7 mm
WeightDiffers740 g175 g
Other features4 differ
Video capabilityDiffersNoYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers30 - 1/8000 s15 - 1/2000 s
Digital SLRDiffersYesNo
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one35 - 140 mm
InterfaceUSBUSB
Power sourceDiffersBP-511/BP-511AAA
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 / XP / Vista
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneOS X v10.3-10.4
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronic
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.95x
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes

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