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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.)
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:10.1 MP
    • PowerShot A590:8 MP
  • Sensor type
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:CMOS
    • PowerShot A590:CCD
  • Maximum image resolution
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:3888 x 2592 pixels
    • PowerShot A590:3264 x 2448 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:4.8x
    • PowerShot A590:4x
  • Digital zoom
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:0x
    • PowerShot A590:4x
  • Compatible memory cards
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:CF, microdrive
    • PowerShot A590:mmc, sd
  • Display diagonal
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:7.62 cm (3")
    • PowerShot A590:6.35 cm (2.5")
  • Battery technology
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
    • PowerShot A590:Alkaline

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Comparison of EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6, PowerShot A590
57 specifications
Picture quality3 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP8 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2.5"
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3888 x 2592 pixels3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3264 x 1832,3264 x 2448
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Optical zoomDiffers4.8x4x
Digital zoomDiffers0x4x
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.8 - 23.2 mm
Focusingidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTTL
Super Macro focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - ∞
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reductionFlash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash range (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 - 2.2 m
Flash range (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 - 3.5 m
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 fps
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVI
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, microdrivemmc, sd
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.35 cm (2.5")
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White, Sepia, Vivid
Custom colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback zoom (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Alkaline
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery typeKnown for onerechargeableUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 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
Camera shutter speedDiffers30 - 1/8000 s15 - 1/2000 s
Digital SLRDiffersYesNo
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 - 140 mm
Power sourceDiffersBP-511/BP-511AAA
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 / XP / VistaUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneOS X v10.3-10.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.95xUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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