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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A460.
Canon PowerShot A430

Canon PowerShot A430

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HQ Grade: F
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Great Camera!"
  • 4 out of 5
"Very good camera to buy with limited budget, If it's not the best ;)"
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Editors' Comments

Canon's A430 aims for the novice crowd with a simple point-and-shoot philosophy. The A430 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 line. Even for novice or casual... read more

Specifications

  • 4 megapixels
  • 4 optical zoom / 3.6x optical zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 64-400
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the A430

Q: How do you fix a 'lens error' in a Canon A430, whats wrong?
A: Just for kicks, go to www.e18error.com and do some reading. That is a website about another Canon error, and on... read more
Q: I lost my hardware for my camera how do I upload my pictures?
A: We're happy to help. BTW - If you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark... read more
Q: What is the best digital camera for about $100?
A: Hi JAGI think you can indeed get a good camera for very close to this price, especially for an eight-year... read more

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Open Questions for the A430

Q: Horizontal lines while taking stills
20 points for best answer - 4 replies
Q: Will the software work with Windows Vista?
15 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Can I convert the video or movie that I took with Canon A430 to VCD or DVD?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.38 out of 5

Average rating based on 92 total reviews: 4.38/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera! (Gaby - 2/25/07)

It's a really good quality camera that takes great photos and is simple, compact and easy to use. Thankyou Canon!read more

  • 4 out of 5
Very good camera to buy with limited budget, If it's not the best ;) (Ashraf Hamdy Sello - 12/18/06)

It's really the value for the money, Very good picture quality, Clear and Accurate colors, New fancy options like auto rotate image on the LCD... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Not bad for the price. (IAN HAMILTON - 11/1/06)

A good digital camera and easy to use software quite impressive in fact,but I was expecting a better quality from Canon.I was using a 2... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.5 out of 5
Sets the Standard (Steve's Digicams - 5/15/06)

Steve's Digicams thinks the A430 is a fantastic addition to the low-cost, entry-level "A" series of cameras. read original review

  • 3.5 out of 5
Promising budget shooter (Imaging Resource - 5/15/06)

Imaging Resource gives a brief overview of the A430, attesting to it's strength as a simple point-and-shoot pleaser. read original review

  • 3.4 out of 5
A New 4 Megapixel Camera? (CNET - 5/15/06)

CNET finds the 4 megapixel shooter a little curious, but overall a good camera with nice performance for those who want a simple point-and-shoot camera. read original review

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