Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A590 IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price

Cons: Some minor colour inaccuracies

Verdict: The PowerShot A590IS is another great entry-level unit from Canon. It is fully featured, with manual shooting modes and optical image stabilisation. Its 8-megapixel sensor captures impressive pictures.

Review summary: The 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590IS boasts an Optical Image Stabilizer, a 4x zoom and a 2.5in LCD screen.

Pros: PASM modes, price, image quality

Cons: Drains batteries quite quickly

Verdict: Excellent functionality and a bargain price make the A590IS a serious proposition.

Review summary: The Canon Powershot A590 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. It has a lot going for it and comes with a decent set of features for a camera in this price bracket. It would make a good starter camera for someone who is ...

Pros: Features - value for money - conversion lenses available

Cons: Shutter lag times with flash

Verdict: This is a step up from a typical point and shoot camera in terms of features. The Powershot A590 IS is a good starter camera for someone who is considering taking up photography as a hobby. It includes manual exposure controls. There are few problems ...

Review summary: Whether you're just looking for an inexpensive, flexible camera or a secondary shooter for when you're not schlepping around your dSLR, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS is a great choice. While it's not the prettiest camera on the market, its high image ...

Pros: Great picture quality ; fast shutter speed ; broad manual feature set

Cons: Chunky appearance ; slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-£150 shooter

Review summary: Though perhaps not as well known as Canon's sexy ultracompact Digital Elph series, the company's A series of entry-level cameras are equally worthy of attention for their ease of use and high quality. The new 8-megapixel PowerShot A590 IS ($179.99 ...

Pros: Low price. Excellent image quality. Broad feature set including manual exposure settings

Cons: Bulky, boring design ; Watch the Canon PowerShot A590 Video Review

Verdict: With excellent image quality, face detection, image stabilization, and manual exposure settings, this entry-level point-and-shoot offers a lot for a little.