How many images can I record on a memory card?

FAQ ID: 8200709800

Release date: 29 January 2010

Solution

Still Image

Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image
Data Size
(Approx. KB)
Number of Recordable Images
4 GB 16 GB
(Large)
10M / 3648 x 2736
Fine 2565 1471 6026
Normal 1226 3017 12354
(Medium 1)
6M / 2816 x 2112
Fine 1620 2320 9503
Normal 780 4641 19007
(Medium 2)
4M / 2272 x 1704
Fine 1116 3352 13727
Normal 556 6352 26010
(Medium 3)
2M / 1600 x 1200
Fine 558 6352 26010
Normal 278 12069 49420
(Small)
0.3M / 640 x 480
Fine 150 20116 82367
Normal 84 30174 123550
(Widescreen)
3648 x 2048
Fine 1920 1978 8101
Normal 918 4022 16473
  • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings

Movie

Image Quality
(Recording Pixels / Frame Rate)
Shooting Time
4 GB 16 GB
640 x 480 pixels,
30 frames / sec.
32 min. 26 sec. 2 hrs. 12 min. 50 sec.
640 x 480 pixels,
30 frames / sec. LP
1 hr. 2 min. 51 sec. 4 hrs. 17 min. 23 sec.
320 x 240 pixels,
30 frames / sec.
1 hr. 31 min. 25 sec. 6 hrs. 14 min. 23 sec.
  • Based on Canon's testing standards.
  • Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.
  • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.

Applicable Models

  • PowerShot A3000 IS
  • PowerShot A490
  • PowerShot A495

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