Note: this camera was first sold in
Feb 2006.
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Canon PowerShot A420
HQ Grade: C
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 77th of 92 in Point and Shoot (#1 is Panasonic LX3)
- 72nd of 82 in Canon (#1 is Canon S90 IS)
- 61st of 77 in $150 - $200 (#1 is Canon SD1200 IS)
- 87th of 107 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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Editors' Comments
Canon's A420 (along with the 430 and 530) aims for the novice crowd with a simple point-and-shoot philosophy. The A420 is a 4 megapixel camera for entry-level users and aside from the ease of use, there's not a lot to go crazy over. The sensor is pretty small for today's standards, and the body, while sleek, isn't as flashy as Canon's exciting SD... read more
Specifications
- 4 megapixels
- 3.2x optical zoom / 3.6x optical zoom
- auto and manual focus
- auto and manual exposure
- ISO 80-800 (High ISO auto)
- JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the A420
- Q: instruction manual
- A: You can go directly to Canon USA to download the manual.Alternatively you can visit this site which will let you... read more
- Q: My camera keeps telling me to recharge my battery but I have replaced them I can not see where to recharge can anyone help me?
- A: First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into... read more
- Q: my canon A420 fixed storgae read zero iand show red color bar can i format it ?
- A: Formatting the camera will reset all of your settings to default (white balance, etc.) I'm not sure if it will... read more
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Open Questions for the A420
- Q: Whats wrong with my A420?
- 2 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: How do i use the timer?
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do you put the timer on? (does it even have a timer?). Thanks
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
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