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Review summary: My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crème de la crème of my snapshots find their way onto ...

Verdict: To orient myself to the camera and gain insight into its features and functions, I ripped the A590IS out of the box and started taking pictures. I had no trouble working my way through various settings, quickly finding and using many of the 19 ...

Review summary: For a bargain-bin price the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot of features: 8Mp resolution, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, face detection and a small-but-serviceable 2.5in LCD screen.

Verdict: Photos from the Canon PowerShot A590 IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its ...

Review summary: My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crème de la crème of my snapshots find their way onto ...

Pros: Easy to use, even for extreme novices Excellent optical image stabilization

Cons: Size is a bit too big Plastic body and handgrip get slippery

Verdict: Though the AA batteries are great for convenience, the A590IS produced only 248 shots running on a fresh pair. Many point-and-shoots can take more than 300 shots on a single charge

Review summary: This camera is so similar to its sister models that we reviewed that the conclusion is no different. The main options are getting a higher zoom with the or getting one megapixel less with the Pros: Nicely saturated colors, Good exposure accuracy, Good image sharpness and details at low ISO, Great image stabilization, Good ergonomics, Excellent battery life

Review summary: The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a budget Canon camera with an 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and a 2.5 inch screen.

Pros: Very good image quality Face detection software Optical image stabilisation helps in low light Good size 2.5" screen Robust body Orientation sensor Excellent battery life Focus assist light Good macro mode Quick performance Full manual controls

Cons: Lacks wide angle lens Slightly small icons on mode dial

Verdict: The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 2.5" LCD screen, 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to ...