Canon PowerShot A70 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: WHAT'S HOT: The Canon PowerShot A70 straddles the line between point-and-shoot and advanced camera, at an astounding estimated street price of only $300. Its small size and light weight are typical of point-and-shoot cameras, and it offers six scene ...

Verdict: The better-than-average software bundle includes Canon's adequate photo utility for downloading and managing images, and ArcSoft Camera Suite 1.2 (a competent package for editing your still shots and movies). You also get thorough, nicely designed ...

Review summary: Even though Canon's PowerShot A70 is targeted at the point-and-shoot crowd, enthusiasts will love its advanced features -- and its price.

Pros: Broad feature set for the money, speedy and efficient performance, accepts accessory lenses.

Cons: Flimsy-feeling CompactFlash compartment cover, distracting reflective frame around LCD.

Pros: Broad feature set for the money ; speedy and efficient performance ; accepts accessory lenses

Cons: Flimsy-feeling CompactFlash compartment cover ; distracting reflective frame around LCD

Verdict: Even though the A70 is targeted at the snapshot crowd, enthusiasts will love the Canon's advanced features--and price.

Review summary: The A70 is an excellent mid-range camera with plenty of manual options to satisfy advanced users, and plenty of features to help novices understand digital photography.

Review summary: Excellent mid-range camera with plenty of manual options to satisfy advanced users while not forgetting the novice crowd by including a simple to use auto mode.

Pros: Plentiful manual options ; great design with good grip ; good image quality ; solid performance

Cons: Plastic tripod mount and port cover may not last very long