Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot A100 1.2MP Digital Camera: Camera & Photo

Technical Details

1.2-megapixel sensor captures 1280 x 960 images for prints at sizes up to 5 x 7
Autofocus lens with 3.2x digital zoom
Included 8 MB CompactFlash card holds 32 images at normal setting (1280 x 960)
Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
Uses 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH rechargeable); 2 alkalines included

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The versatile, affordable Canon PowerShot A100 features a 1.2-megapixel sensor (for 1,280 x 960 images for prints at sizes up to 5 by 7 inches) and 3.2x digital zoom magnification. The built-in flash operates automatically with a feature that reduces red eye, but it can also be turned on or off manually for photographers seeking greater control.

The A100 offers a variety of shooting modes--such as auto, manual, movie, sepia, and black and white--to add style to your photos. You can effortlessly compose your shots using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.5-inch LCD monitor.

The included 8 MB CompactFlash memory card stores up to 32 photos at normal settings, or over a minute of video if you are shooting in movie mode. The A100 connects easily to your PC with the included USB cable so you can easily edit, e-mail, or print out your photos. The camera uses two AA batteries.

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4.1 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For this price - its Great!, May 18, 2002

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Glenn E. Graham "Glenn Earl" (Pflugerville, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon PowerShot A100 1.2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Wonderful Camera! This is my first digital camera, but I've used them and work and my wife has one also. This Canon A100 is easy to use, Takes clear pictures, and does not drain the batteries. It has been a real joy to own.

The only drawback was no optical zoom, but that I still think for the price it is a great camera to own, I take my everywhere.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, October 12, 2002

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"markandkathy" (Bangor, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon PowerShot A100 1.2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

Expecting a new baby, my wife and I decided to buy a digital camera. After a lot of research we settled on the Canon A100. We had very little digital camera experience so we made our pick of the A100 mostly on price.

To our suprise, the camera performs very well in all lighting conditions. We have taken several shots indoors without the flash (to protect the baby's eyes) and they generally turn out great.

This camera also has a video mode the performs quite well. It takes 20 second clips (without sound) and performs better than other cameras I've tried that cost twice as much.

For a good, all purpose, all around camera that you aren't afraid to use (drop, have stolen, misplace) I believe you cannot do any better.

You must purchase rechargable batteries, so keep that in mind when comparing to other cameras.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good for cheap price... i think, July 24, 2002

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This review is from: Canon PowerShot A100 1.2MP Digital Camera (Electronics)

first off, i got this one as a gift and was curious how much they spent on me, so i can't rate value since amazon is currently not displaying the price. that said, it works well. i got it before a trip to hawaii and took pictures at 640x480 and they came out really good and it was easy to use. the batteries lasted the whole week (probably would last longer if i hadn't spent half the time looking at stuff through the lcd screen). when i got home and downloaded them to my computer, there were a few problems. i had to reinstall the software and turn the camera on and off and replug things, but after i got it working, i found the software to be pretty good. then the batteries ran out, so i got some rechargeables and they work fine. my friends all have digital cameras and they are all better, but they spent at least 300 bucks and the pictures from mine are just as good, as far as i can tell.

if you just want a digital camera for little photos, this is a good one, just make sure you buy rechargeable batteries and a bigger memory card.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware of the flash
I find that this is a great camera for taking pictures outside. However, while inside, the camera is pretty useless unless you're a foot away from your subject. Read more

Published on February 24, 2004 by Brandi

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent picture quality, but drains batterys.
I bought this camera, and the batterys included only lasted about 10 minutes (cheap ones; regular ones last about an hour). Read more

Published on January 7, 2003 by Jon Galue Buder

4.0 out of 5 stars good quality photos and features for the price!
...at 1.2 megapixels...i first thought the picture image taken would not be so clear...as my previous digital camera was a 2.1 hewlett packard...but to my surprise... Read more

Published on December 31, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent photos - bad instruction booklet - eats batteries
The good features: The quality of the photos is excellent considering the price of the camera - clear and sharp with good color. Closeups are great. Read more

Published on December 8, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars difficult to use but good quality pictures
I still believe in the quality of Canon cameras but after using this one for a few months, it's been increasingly difficult to get it to take pictures. Read more

Published on November 26, 2002 by picture taker in China

3.0 out of 5 stars Camera o.k, but could be easier if...
I purchased this camera as a gift for my father. He had a hard time installing the software, but I was able to reinstall and it seems to working now. Read more

Published on August 28, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Just Got It
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It's a decent little camera, but at 1.2 megapixels, it's not worth more than [price]. Like all digital cameras, it drains the batteries.... Read more

Published on July 23, 2002 by josh_jonte

3.0 out of 5 stars Canon A100- Battery Eater
I ordered this because I wanted a simple camera. BOY - IS THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET COMPLICATED. Explanations are very poor. Installation is tricky. Read more

Published on July 17, 2002 by Harry Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars Here is why I bought this camera
I wanted a camera for emailing photos to family and friends and to have a web album, plus the occasional printed 3x5. I realized that I didn't need anything over a 1. Read more

Published on June 25, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD
After having a terrible experience with a 2.0 MP machine I strongly recommend this machine if you want an easy to use digital camera which can take very good pictures especially... Read more

Published on May 25, 2002 by G