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Review summary: canon powershot a460 review: With heavy image noise and merely decent performance, there are better budget cameras available than the Canon PowerShot A460.

Pros: 4x optical zoom lens, Optical viewfinder

Cons: Very noisy images, Awkward zoom rocker, No 30fps VGA movie mode

Verdict: With heavy image noise and merely decent performance, there are better budget cameras available than the Canon PowerShot A460.

Review summary: The 5-megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 succeeds the A430 with a marginally larger LCD screen and CCD size. Its 2.0-inch LCD screen has a paltry 86,000 pixels, an in-camera flash, and a 4x optical zoom lens. It comes equipped with a full auto mode, a ...

Pros: - Software is easy to use - Manual control options - Excellent white balance accuracy (auto and presets) - Well-designed locking mechanism on battery/memory card cover - In-camera digital effects via the My Colors mode - Sturdy and well-built

Cons: - Low resolution and slowly refreshing LCD monitor - Poor movie mode - Undersized and inaccurate viewfinder - Zoom is adjusted via the up and down arrows of the four-way control - Overall size limits portability for the on-the-go snapshot ...

Verdict: Eschewing the current trend of downsizing bulky point-and-shoot cameras, the sizeable Canon PowerShot A460 has some attractive features for both novice and more advanced snapshoters. The camera comes with a 1/3.0-inch 5 MP CCD, a 4x optical zoom lens, ...

Review summary: The 5-megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 succeeds the A430 with a marginally larger LCD screen and CCD size. Its 2.0-inch LCD screen has a paltry 86,000 pixels, an in-camera flash, and a 4x optical zoom lens. It comes equipped with a full auto mode, a ...

Pros: Software is easy to use ; Manual control options ; Excellent white balance accuracy (auto and presets) ; Well-designed locking mechanism on battery/memory card cover ; In-camera digital effects via the My Colors mode ; Sturdy and well-built

Cons: Low resolution and slowly refreshing LCD monitor ; Poor movie mode ; Undersized and inaccurate viewfinder ; Zoom is adjusted via the up and down arrows of the four-way control ; Overall size limits portability for the on-the-go snapshot photographer ; ...

Verdict: Eschewing the current trend of downsizing bulky point-and-shoot cameras, the sizeable Canon PowerShot A460 has some attractive features for both novice and more advanced snapshoters. The camera comes with a 1/3.0-inch 5 MP CCD, a 4x optical zoom lens, ...

Review summary: If you are looking for a no-nonsense camera that's easy to use, then Canon's A460 may well be the camera for you...

Pros: Image quality, Optical viewfinder, Ease of use

Cons: Low-res LCD, Lack of wideangle, Max ISO 400

Verdict: When buying one of the cameras you need to bear in mind that they are the manufacturers' entry-level models and they will lack certain features available on cameras with a higher price. Having said that, it offers a good range of options for the price.

Review summary: Canon's PowerShot A460 has a sophisticated and durable look to it, yet it costs only around £100.

Verdict: Overall, the Canon PowerShot A460 is a nice package and a great value.