Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A540 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Does a more consumer friendly camera mean corners are cut? We find out

Pros: Great handling, good specification, and features, nice optical viewfinder, good image quality, good price

Cons: Blocky design, noise in higher ISO images and in shadow areas

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A540 is

Review summary: The PowerShot A540 is a 6-megapixel camera with a quick Digic II image processor, a new, more sensitive CCD sensor, a large 2.5-inch screen and 4x optical zoom. It's pretty much the same size as the ...

Verdict: The PowerShot A540 is a nice compact camera with a quality feel, and it's easy to use on many levels. A larger memory card would have been nice, as would a rechargeable battery. However, these issues are easily overcome and the camera still has much ...

Pros: Manual and automated exposure and focus controls ; solid image quality ; robust burst mode ; usable ISO 800 shots

Cons: Long flash-recycle time ; LCD washes out in direct sunlight

Verdict: Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for casual photographers and enthusiasts alike

Review summary: Solid image quality plus manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 a nice low-cost option for snapshooters and photo enthusiasts.

Pros: Manual and automated exposure and focus controls, Solid image quality, Robust burst mode, Usable ISO 800 shots, Long flash-recycle time, LCD washes out in direct sunlight

Cons: Long flash-recycle time, LCD washes out in direct sunlight

Verdict: A budget entry-level compact digital camera with higher creative ambitions