Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A470

Review summary: Canon's PowerShot A470 doesn't have the largest feature set, or the smallest design, or the highest pixel count among cameras in the $100 price range. But the A470 produces top-notch images and is easy to shoot with, and its feature set provides ...

Pros: Great image quality ; excellent macro feature ; good design, interface, and feature set ; good high ISO performance

Cons: A little bulky ; images have a slight but correctable color cast ; flash is a little strong

Verdict: The A470 is not a large camera, but it's not the smallest point-and-shoot you'll find, either. It's got kind of an odd shape, and because the lens doesn't retract so it's flush with the body, it can be a little cumbersome to stuff in a pocket or bag

Review summary: The Canon Powershot A470 digital camera is Canon's entry level model. It has 7Mp and a 3.4x optical zoom lens. David Tymon from Cameras.co.uk has reviewed.

Verdict: If you are looking for a cheaper digital camera then the Canon Powershot A470 is one of the best choices you can make. It may not be the most stylish camera in the shops, but it takes a very good picture

Review summary: We've found a digital compact under We've found a digital compact under $150 that's not junk. Canon50 that's not junk. Canon's efforts to swamp the planet under five feet of compact cameras continues with its latest batch of PowerShot models.

Verdict: The 4x zoom and 8 megapixel sensor produce good images with well-reproduced colours and noticeably less noise than the A470. There are no fewer than seven scene modes built-in, although some, such as “Aquarium” and “Snow” will see less use than others ...

Review summary: The latest entry-level model from Canon's PowerShot range comes under the spotlight.

Verdict: Despite its very low cost the Canon PowerShot A470 acquits itself well. The build quality could be better, the control layout has a couple of major problems and it's a lot larger and heavier than it really needs to be, but it makes up for these faults ...