Canon Powershot A590 IS
HQ Grade: A
| 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're worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
This camera is ranked
- 1st of 54 in Canon
- 1st of 63 in Under $150
- 1st of 59 in $150 - $200
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Editors' Comments
The image-stabilized Canon A590 IS is a solid point-and-shoot camera that provides power for photographers who know how to use it, but is still a great entry-level camera for novice users. The special "Easy Mode" simplifies the camera's operation, letting you take great pictures without sweating the details. Face-detection autofocus is also included... read more
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- Lens-shift image stabilization
- 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- JPEG file format
- Face-detection auto focus
- Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the A590 IS
- Q: I am trying to decide between the A720 is and the A590. I am going to use this to take pics of my kids and to sell things on ebay.
- A: Definitely the A720, it has much better picture quality and more zoom (6x), so for both of the purposes you're... read more
- Q: which camera best suits my needs?
- A: hello mariethe new panasonic tz5 is the camera that has features you require.the ease of use of the lumix cameras... read more
- Q: What size memory card does the Canon A590IS take?
- A: It accepts SDHC cards, so you can get a 4GB or 8GB SDHC card that will still work. It should... read more
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Open Questions for the A590 IS
- Q: Can you help me decide between the G9, IS 5, and the A590?
- 20 points for best answer - 14 replies
- Q: What's the best Canon under $150 to $200 for taking closeups of small flowers?
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
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