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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A710 IS.
Canon PowerShot A700
Canon PowerShot A700
C+
HQ Grade: C+
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
"Just Toss the Old one out"
  • 1 out of 5
"Best camera ever - 'til the warranty runs out."
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Canon PowerShot A700 Reviews

  • 4.26 out of 5

Rating: 4.26 of 5
(93 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Canon A700

  • 3.8 out of 5
Great Zoom (CNET - 5/15/06)

The A700's 6X optical zoom is a major selling point, giving consumers a lot of scope for not a lot of money. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
An Easy Recommendation (DC Resource - 5/15/06)

DC Resource has no qualms about recommending the A700 for it's superb manual controls and 6X optical zoom. read original review

  • 3.7 out of 5
Smart, Practical (Imaging Resource - 5/15/06)

Imaging Resource gives a nice overview of what makes the A700 such an attractive camera to mainstream consumers. read original review

Canon A700 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 5 out of 5
Just Toss the Old one out (Donnita Gardiner - 4/17/08)

I had a really hard decision on what camera I wanted to get, till I puchased this one , it's great for picking up long... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Best camera ever - 'til the warranty runs out. (Donna - 8/29/07)

I would have written a 5-star review two months ago, but now that I have joined the growing community of Canon camera buyers that have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Does it all! ( - 7/17/06)

Best learned by trying the 20 different modes. Gave up on the manual. My first digital camera and I couldn't have done better. Has all... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Just What I Wanted ( - 7/17/06)

I had pretty much given up on digital photography. I had gone back to little disposables after 2 cheap digitals, figuring they were all terrible... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Excellent color & controls, BUT bad zoom design (Jim Spickard - 6/29/06)

This is a very fine camera, in everything EXCEPT build quality. Like many of the early Canon point-and-shoots, its zoom lens attracts grit. The seals... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I think I'll love it. ( - 5/10/06)

I've had this camera for a week now, and I'm very pleased with it. It's my second digital camera, after an Olympus Camedia 2040 that... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great with Kids ( - 4/27/06)

I needed a faster camera, to apture my fast crawling baby... I love this camera, and it is supereasy, and fun!!!! :)read more

  • 5 out of 5
Perfect all-around camera ( - 4/21/06)

I owned a Canon A610 for about 6 months or so, before I upgraded to the new model. I paid $325 for shipping and everything.I... read more

  • 4 out of 5
A700 - the goods and the bads ( - 4/21/06)

Got the A700 before it was available in the stores - just 4 days before my China trip. But it was easy to use... read more

  • 5 out of 5
A solid performer ( - 4/21/06)

Though my existing A70 still provided excellent photos, I often found that I needed more zoom. Then I spotted the A700. Not much different in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great First Digital Camera ( - 4/7/06)

I recently received my camera, which I purchased from butterfly photo, for only $304.00. I was very pleased to find that the LCD was so... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Quality pictures (Tim - 4/6/06)

the quality of the camera is outstanding, I havent had time to go through all the stuff on it yet because it has a ton... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Value for the Price ( - 3/29/06)

I have been extremely pleased with this camera. It is a nice small size, has a large 2.5" LCD, and takes great pics. I am... read more

  • 5 out of 5
So far no regrets yet ( - 3/24/06)

Canon PowerShot A700 is my 4th digital camera. The first three were Nikon Coolpix, Fuji and Sony DSC-W1. Have owned this camera for almost 2... read more

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