Canon PowerShot A470 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed. Plus, it's got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the...

Pros: Inexpensive; fast performance

Cons: Noisy pictures; chunky design

Verdict: For the money, you'd have a hard time finding a better snapshot camera.

Review summary: Ok, I'll admit it.

Pros: Sharp lens - even at the corners Fast AF and imperceptible shutter lag No nasty image quality surprises Is there a more user friendly camera?

Cons: Awkward/odd zoom control Weak battery life numbers Flash recycle times still an issue Sadly, no IS

Verdict: Short of no-name rebrands and $30 drug store digicams, this is about as far down the entry-level ladder as you can climb in the photographic world, but don't let the price fool you: there's a surprising amount of camera here for such a small stack of ...

Review summary: Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed. Plus, it's got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom Lens, a large 2.5-inch ...

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Review summary: IT doesn't take the best pictures on earth, but the PowerShot A470 can't be beaten for value for money.

Pros: Low price, sharp pictures, speedy operation, good colour

Cons: Chromatic aberration issues, noise perhaps a touch high, boxy design

Verdict: If you're on a budget you'll be hard pressed to find a better camera for your dollar. It doesn't take the best pictures on earth and it leaves a little to be desired in terms of style, but the Canon PowerShot A470 certainly is good value for money.