Just because life won't stand still doesn't mean you can't take its picture. The A550 is a perfect blend of simplicity and easy to use features. 7.1 mega pixels let you use the 4X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom for amazing close ups with minimal loss of clarity. A macro mode lets you get to 2" from your subject for amazing detail.
Multiple shooting modes such as foliage, beach, snow and portrait automatically adjust their settings to make you the best photographer you can be. Three movie modes let you take short digital movies, guaranteeing you capture all the action.
7.1 Megapixel EffectiveThe Canon A550 features an amazing 7.1 megapixel effective CCD for great looking pictures and impressive prints.
4X Optical ZoomThe Canon A550's 4X optical zoom lens brings far-away objects up close for exceptionally sharp, clear images. A total of 16X zoom is available with the camera's 4X digital zoom capability.
Large LCD DisplayThe Canon A550 features a bright and easily viewable high-resolution 2.0-inch LCD display for convenient viewing and sharing of pictures.
16:9 WidescreenThe Canon A550 produces widescreen images and film clips perfect for a widescreen TV or computer monitor.
PictBridge SupportThe Canon A550 makes photograph printing easier than ever. Simply connect your Canon A550 to any PictBridge-compatible printer, select your image and print settings and press the Direct Print button to start printing.
Support for Movie RecordingThe Canon A550's movie recording function enables creation of small movie clips to share with family or friends using emails. Three movie modes include 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate.