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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A550.
Canon PowerShot A530

Canon PowerShot A530

B-
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Pictures ~ keep extra batteries"
  • 4 out of 5
"can't beat it for the $"
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Editors' Comments

The Canon A530 is a streamlined, uncluttered point-and-shoot digital camera perfect for causal photographers. Our users love this thing, and praise its ability to allow full manual control over your shots. It's an affordable and much lauded entry in the already stunning 'A' series. Check out our reviews to see just how enthusiastic A530 users are... read more

Specifications

  • 5 megapixels
  • 4x optical zoom / 4x optical zoom
  • auto focus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 80-800
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the A530

Q: a530 good camera but new batteries fast finished (after 10=20 pictures) how to change this problem ?
A: Hello,I'll hazard a guess here and say that your problem is probably that you're using AA alkaline disposables where you... read more
Q: every time i turn on my A530 it says memory card error please help
A: Well, memory cards can fail. Try another card and see if you can duplicate the error If so, a repair... read more
Q: which camera is better canonA530 or A 540
A: The A540 has bigger LCD screen and more megapixels than A530. But it costs more too. Please check out our... read more

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Open Questions for the A530

Q: The flash on my A530 no longer works - a change battery message appears on the screen even after changing batters.
4 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I have a 'memory card error' on a 2Gb disk.
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: best setting for copying documents
1 point for best answer - 5 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon A530

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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 4.1 out of 5

Average rating based on 541 total reviews: 4.1/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great Pictures ~ keep extra batteries (daniel - 3/13/09)

We took this camera on our trip to Western Australia and came home with all frameable portraits! Sometimes the rechargable batteries would die after a... read more

  • 4 out of 5
can't beat it for the $ (synthetic design - 3/17/07)

I had originally tried to buy an a710 IS for school (graphic design, w/ photography courses), but yellowbeephoto.com never processed the order. So after a... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Worth for the price (Manjunath - 2/15/07)

Hi Guys,

Canon power shot A530 is surely one of the best entry level digital cam. It offers easy and rough handling.
Its a great... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.6 out of 5
Excellent Entry-Level (Steve's Digicams - 5/15/06)

Steve's Digicams marks the A530 as entry-level material with good performance and image quality. read original review

  • 3.4 out of 5
A Little Slow (CNET - 5/15/06)

CNET compares the A530 to the A540 and unfortunately, the former comes up a little short. read original review

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Canon PowerShot A530 News

1/3/07

Canon Announces Safety Notice for A530/540 Cameras

A flaw in the design of the battery door could lead to overheating.

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