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Product overview
Canon 0558B005 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 5 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.5"; maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 0558B005. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: 0558B005. Icecat product 3727640 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 5 MP |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.5" |
| Maximum image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Image stabilizer | No |
| Weight | 130 g |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.08 cm (2") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 118000 pixels |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 16 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC II iSAPS |
Camera, image & video22 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944 |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 5.8 - 17.4 mm |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 6/5 |
| Combined zoom | 12x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Single Auto Focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.03 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, Auto |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVI |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Movie |
| Playback zoom (max) | 2x |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Camera shutter speed | 15 - 1/1500 s |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 35 - 105 mm |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Date imprinting | Yes |
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Connections & wireless2 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0, A/V-out |
Power & battery3 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 150 shots |
| Battery type | NB-4L |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
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Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Width | 86 mm |
| Depth | 53 mm |
| Height | 20.7 mm |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 86 x 53 x 20.7 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) ImageBrowser |
|---|---|
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 |
Further product details11 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
|---|---|
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 3.5 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.5 - 2 m |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Children, Party (indoor), Portrait, Underwater |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Digital SLR | No |
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