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Canon PowerShot A420

Canon PowerShot A420

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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.
  • 3 out of 5
"Canon A420 an okay entry level camera"
  • 2 out of 5
"high noise at all ISO set"
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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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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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  • 3.69 out of 5

Average rating based on 13 total reviews: 3.69/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Canon A420 an okay entry level camera (steve - 1/3/07)

Good solid feel, clear LCD display, and nice results might make this enough camera for some. I find the whole menu system and sub-menus a... read more

  • 2 out of 5
high noise at all ISO set (manuel forero - 12/29/06)

I think this camera has a terrible of picture noise in ISO 400 but still bad at 64. I cant really work out the way... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Instuctions (Rob - 12/14/06)

could do with some more in depth instructions and specifactions. Felt those included with this camera inadequateread more

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