Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2008.
There may be newer versions available.
Canon Powershot A470
HQ Grade: B
| 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
- 39th of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 2nd of 52 in 7 Megapixel
- 40th of 82 in Canon
- 30th of 107 in $200 - $300
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Editors' Comments
The Canon A470 is a tiny shooter meant to fit snugly in a pocket or a purse. Available in four fun colors (Red, Green, Blue, Silver), it's an excellent portable companion, perfect for nights on the town or other activities where you don't want to be lugging a big bulky digital camera around with you.
read moreSpecifications
- 7 megapixels
- 3.4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Face-detection auto focus
- JPEG file format
- Movie mode with sound
- ISO 80-1600
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Answered Questions for the A470
- Q: my a470 will take1 picture and then cut off, why?
- A: Weird. Can you reset the camera? There may be an option for Restore factory defaults in the menus. Try it... read more
- Q: What batteries does Canon A470 use? Your site says li-ion but the canon site says AA alkaline. Why so? Will it include a charger?
- A: All of Canon A series cameras use AA batteries and I would recommend using NickelMetalHydride (NiMH) rechargeables. Buy at least... read more
- Q: Which want to choose between Casio EX-Z9 and canon A470?
- A: I would go with the Canon A470, the color, contrast and sharpness are much better in this camera. Plus, Casio... read more
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Open Questions for the A470
- Q: Help! my canon A470 keeps saying memory card locked when it is not, i've tried everything!
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can i put a 4gig memory card to my canon A470?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: what should i do if my camera canon A470 request lens error,restart your camera?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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