The General Electric-branded A-series launches with two digital camera models - the GE A730 and A830 - which are closely related entry-level cameras. The General Electric A730 is the lower-cost of the two models, and features seven megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" LCD display with 153,600 pixels, and ISO sensitivity to a maximum of 3200. Other features of the GE A730 include USB and NTSC / PAL video connectivity, 26MB of built-in memory plus an SD / MMC card slot, and power from two AA batteries (alkalines included in the product bundle). The GE A830 boosts sensor resolution to eight megapixels, but looks to be identical to its sibling in other respects.

Pricing and availability have not been announced at this time, but prices are expected to start at around $149 for the most basic model. The press release for the General Electric A-series digital cameras can be found in another news item.

General Electric A730
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	A730
Dimensions	3.7 x 2.4 x 1.1" 93.5 x 61.0 x 28.5mm
Weight	120.0 g 4.2 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.5" CCD 7.40 megapixels (total) 7.07 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels) 3072 x 2048 (6.3 megapixels) 3072 x 1728 (5.3 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	2.5", 153,600 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	7 elements in 6 groups 3x optical zoom
Focal Length	6.1 - 18.3mm (actual) 36 - 108mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - ?(W), f/4.8 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.0" - infinity (5.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 4.8x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeables
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	2 x AA Alkaline disposables battery
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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General Electric A830
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	General Electric
Model Number	A830
Dimensions	3.7 x 2.4 x 1.1" 93.5 x 61.0 x 28.5mm
Weight	120.0 g 4.2 oz
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.5" CCD 8.30 megapixels (total) 8.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3, 3:2
Image Dimensions	3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels) 3264 x 2176 (7.1 megapixels) 3264 x 1836 (6.0 megapixels) 2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels) 1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	3 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD	2.5", 153,600 pixels
Playback Zoom	8.0x max
Lens
Lens Type	7 elements in 6 groups 3x optical zoom
Focal Length	6.1 - 18.3mm (actual) 36 - 108mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/2.8 - ?(W), f/4.8 - ?(T)
Focusing System	TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 24" - infinity (60 cm - infinity) Macro: 2.0" - infinity (5.0 cm - infinity)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Metering Modes	Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Preset, Manual
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro Range: Wide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400)
Creative
Scene Modes	Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake
Digital Zoom	Up to 5.1x
Movie Format	MPEG4 with audio
Storage
Recording Medium	SD/MMC, Built-in
File System	FAT16, complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other	Integrated Proprietary Connector (USB 2.0, A/V Out, DC In)
Power
Battery Type	Alkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeables
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Software	CD-ROM
Battery / Charger	2 x AA Alkaline disposables battery
Flash Memory	26.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant	Yes
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
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