Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A550

Review summary: The PowerShot A550 ($199) is one of the entry-level cameras Canon's A-series. Replacing the PowerShot A530 from last year, the A550 adds a larger LCD (2.0" vs 1.8") and, naturally, more Megapixels. Other features on the camera include a 4X optical ...

Pros: Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light) ; Well built (for the most part) for the price ; Very good performance ; LCD visible in low light ; Some manual controls ; AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing ; Good movie ...

Cons: Some corner blurriness ; Redeye remains a problem ; Small, low resolution LCD ; Can only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limit ; Flimsy door over memory card / battery compartment ; plastic tripod mount ; Small memory card ...

Verdict: As you may know, I'm a big fan of cameras that use AA batteries. They're cheaper than their proprietary counterparts, and you can buy off-the-shelf batteries when your rechargeables die

Review summary: Smile please as Canon's new entry level PowerShot camera blends various technologies into a lightweight body.

Verdict: While traditionalists will appreciate the video finder, most users will prefer to take advantage of the 2-inch LCD display for lining up shots and playing back content whether of the still or video clip variety.  Generally this LCD screen was great ...

Review summary: Now here is a camera that doesn't complicate things for users.

Pros: Easy Interface, Good detailing

Cons: Doesnt capture reds and greens well, Plagued with smudges

Verdict: For the street price of about Rs. 10,000, the camera is a decent buy. I need not say, of course, that the camera is purely for point-and-shoot. The colors are decent, and the sharpness is quite good. But we did notice some smudging in underdeveloped ...

Pros: Great colour capture, Low price tag, 4x zoom, Fast operation, Sturdy design

Cons: Pictures perhaps not quite as sharp as they could have been

Verdict: Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 won't compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, it's an excellent value-for-money product.