Canon PowerShot A80 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot A80 is a 4MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot A80 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot A80
Key Features — Canon PowerShot A80
4MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2272x1704 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday photography needs.
Vari-Angle LCD Display: The 1.5-inch screen rotates and tilts, making it easy to compose shots from low, high, or awkward angles without guesswork.
Optical Viewfinder: Provides a traditional framing option independent of the LCD, useful in bright conditions where screens are harder to read.
9-Point Contrast Detection AF: Offers a spread of focus points across the frame along with a manual focus option for greater control over critical shots.
ISO 50–400 Range: Covers shooting in bright sunlight through moderately low-light environments with reasonable sensitivity flexibility.
AA Battery Power: Runs on four standard AA batteries rated for approximately 350 shots, making replacements easy to find anywhere.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot A80
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 4MP |
| Processor | DIGIC |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2272x1704 |
| Burst Rate | 2.4 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
Description — Canon PowerShot A80
The Canon PowerShot A80 is a 4-megapixel point-and-shoot camera featuring a 1/1.8-inch sensor processed by Canon's DIGIC image processor. Still images are captured at a maximum resolution of 2272x1704 pixels, with an ISO range spanning 50 to 400. The standout physical feature is the 1.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD with 67,000 dots of resolution, which tilts and swivels to open up creative framing options beyond what a fixed display allows.
An optical viewfinder provides a secondary shooting reference. Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with 9 focus points, and manual focus is also available. Burst shooting reaches 2.4fps.
The body — constructed from metal and plastic — measures 103 x 65 x 35 mm and weighs 250g. Storage is via CompactFlash, connectivity is through USB, and power is supplied by 4x AA batteries rated for approximately 350 shots. A built-in flash covers Auto, Red-eye Reduction, and Slow-Sync modes.
Pros — Canon PowerShot A80
- ✓Vari-Angle 1.5-inch LCD enables flexible framing from non-standard angles
- ✓9-point contrast detection autofocus system with manual focus option provides shooting versatility
- ✓ISO range of 50–400 covers a practical spread of lighting conditions
Cons — Canon PowerShot A80
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity; data transfer relies solely on USB
- ✗4MP / 2272x1704 maximum resolution is limited by modern standards
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