Canon PowerShot A75

Compact 3.2 megapixel digital camera with manual control

Canon PowerShot A75
65/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 12
Durability 14
Price 15
Usability 12
Brand Canon
Model PC1075

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.7-inch CCD sensor, 3.2 megapixels effective
PROCESSOR DIGIC processor with iSAPS technology
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AiAF system with single-point center AF
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection only
VIDEO 640x480 at 15fps, 320x240 at 30fps, AVI format
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx. 2.2 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
DISPLAY 1.8-inch TFT LCD, 118,000 pixels, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 1.1, A/V Out
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash Type I
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots with 4x AA alkaline batteries

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot A75

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via menu/FUNC button
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present FUNC button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via Mode Dial
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Canon PowerShot A75

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Canon PowerShot A75 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.7-inch CCD
Resolution 3.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 50-400
Autofocus 9-point AiAF
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec
Burst Rate 2.2 fps
Video 640x480 @ 15fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 1.8-inch TFT
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 1.1
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 200g
Dimensions 101 x 64 x 32 mm