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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A650 IS.
Canon PowerShot A640

Canon PowerShot A640

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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Outstanding Photo Quality!!"
  • 1 out of 5
"Dull, drained colours, pictures not crisp"
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Editors' Comments

The Canon A640 is a 10-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that is perfect for casual users who'd like a little extra power in their hands, and it has Digital Camera HQ's highest recommendation. The 10-megapixel sensor is a signal that the push for more and more megapixels in smaller and smaller cameras is nowhere near over. The A640 continues the fine... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
  • 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
  • 2.5-inch LCD display
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Answered Questions for the A640

Q: a good camera for a soldier in Iraq
A: Hi Michele,This one is tricky to answer, because personally I'm not sure what cameras are put thru while in this... read more
Q: i would like to buy a canon camera in Kerala, India. Pl infom the dealers in india
A: The ebay world store is a good place that I know of to look. Check it out here... read more
Q: Camera with with Video recording.
A: Well, now that we know what's the priority and what your budget is, we can certainly point you in the... read more

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Open Questions for the A640

Q: How can you set the date stamp?
2 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: What is the file dpi of the saved "fine" file- 72, 300, something else?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: best digital camera with swivel LCD?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.63 out of 5

Average rating based on 325 total reviews: 4.63/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Outstanding Photo Quality!! (Doug A - 4/25/08)

This is an amazing camera for the price. I have been a professional photograper and am now a videographer. I am consistanty amazed at the... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Dull, drained colours, pictures not crisp (Hugh - 3/31/08)

At first I thought this camera was ok, until I compared my photos with various pictures my friends took. My girlfriend has a cheaper, older... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Canon A640 - I love this camera but its faulty beyond repair (zenclayre - 2/17/08)

This camera at first using is amazing, great wee point and shoot and quality superb! The swivel LCD is great for taking awkward angle shots... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
Doesn't Disappoint (DC Resource - 10/26/06)

DC Resource finds the Canon A640 to be an exceptional point-and-shoot-camera. read original review

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