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Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an...
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Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an amazing 28x total zoom, Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) and Bright Capture Technology, you'll capture near-perfect images every time. Less
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With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone...
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With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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5.6x
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4x
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Camera Type
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Compact
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.31 lb.
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0.39 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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10.3 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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5x
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3.3x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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Face Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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10.3 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2560 x 1920
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2304 x 1728
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2048 x 1536
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1280 x 960
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1024 x 768
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3072 x 2304
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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3648 x 2736
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3648 x 2048
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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Video Format
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QuickTime
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Motion JPEG
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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15 fps
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30 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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5x
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3.3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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6.4 - 32 mm
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6.6 - 21.6 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.1 - 27.5 in. (w) / 23.6 in. to Infinity (t)
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0.4 - 19.2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 19.2 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 180 mm
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37 - 122 mm
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Focus Range
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27.6 in. to Infinity (w)
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2 in. to Infinity (w) / 9.8 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f5 (w) - f3.3 (w)
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f3/f5.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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1/2 - 1/2000 sec
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1 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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11 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Overcast (Preset)
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Front Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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80
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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80
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Memory Type
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Built-in
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xD Picture Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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MMC Plus
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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Normal
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Built-in Memory Size
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17 MB
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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12 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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With Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Without Viewfinder
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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,000 pixels
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115,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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2 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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150 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Apple Mac OS X 10
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.31 lb.
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0.39 lb.
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Depth
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0.96 in.
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1.2 in.
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Height
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2.1 in.
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2.43 in.
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Width
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3.8 in.
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3.68 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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050332158382
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13803120059
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Product ID
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36455800
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95229763
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Hand Strap
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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2 x AA Batteries
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USB Cable
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Release Date
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September, 2006
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February, 2010
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Family Line
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Olympus Stylus
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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Stylus 740
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A490
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740 Digital Camera
$329.99
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Canon PowerShot A490 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
50% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Easy to Use (1)
- Lightweight (1)
- Compact (1)
- Quality Construction (1)
- Great Design (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (1)
- Travel (1)
- Outdoors (1)
- Home (1)
- Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Very small, durable, great pictures, writes fast to media, simple operation but lots of...
Cons
Lousy flash, battery charger is huge.
Recommended it?
Yes
I bought this camera on a cruise when my other camera failed. In general, I've been pleased with it. the resolution and color balance are very satisfactory. The speed with which it writes to the media also exceeds my expectations. The operating controls are flexible, yet simple, and the automatic...
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Pros
Qulality product Feels substantial Looks good Weather-proof
Cons
Viewfinder too dark! Deal breaker.
Recommended it?
No
I've been using a 3.0 mpxl Olympus Stylus for the last 2 years.. LOVE it!! Weather-proof.. bullet-proof..Idiot-proof. The only problem is my wife and I are constantly fighting over it so last week we agreed we'd buy another. Did my usual anal research and decided we'd try the Olympus Stylus 740....
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Product Review Summary
92% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (6)
- Lightweight (4)
- Excellent Picture Quality (4)
- Compact (4)
- Great Design (2)
- Quality Construction (2)
- Rechargeable (1)
- Stylish (1)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Good Value (1)
Cons
- none (2)
- Slower in continuous shooting (1)
- Shutter Lag (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Bulky (1)
- Overpriced (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (6)
- Travel (5)
- Home (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Office (2)
- Beach (1)
- Gifts (1)
- kids (1)
- elderly people (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
A lot of good features for a very inexpensive digicam
Cons
Slow, no included SD card, no rechargeable battery, no viewfinder
Recommended it?
Yes
Introduction
I have a wonderful Canon Rebel SLR digital camera (not the most recent, with under 10 megapixels) and it is a workhorse. But what about when you want to slip a camera into your pocket, and you don't want to take the SLR along for whatever reason?
The Canon PowerShot...
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Pros
Easy to Use,
Excellent Picture Quality,
Lightweight
Cons
None submitted
Recommended it?
Yes
My husband is a photographer and we usually use our DSLR (A nikon) but when it comes to point and shoots and having a small camera with to capture the kids at their cute/ silly/ fun moments the canon powershot a490 is where it's at. This (for the price) is the best point and shoot out there.
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