Typical price: £230
What is it: Compact digital camera with 7-megapixel sensor and 4x optical zoom
What we think: An above-average feature set and great photo quality should make the A620 very successful
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 October 2005
Tags: Canon, Canon, Canon, Canon PowerShot A620, exposure compensation
We like:
Excellent feature set for its class; great image quality; easy to use
We don't like:
Flimsy covers for SD slot, as well as DC and A/V connectors; centre Function button is a little stiff; not as fast as some competitors
You might also need:
512MB SD card; rechargeable AA batteries
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A620's above-average feature set and great photo quality should make it as popular as the A95
Full review:
Sliding easily to the head of Canon's A-series line, the 7-megapixel PowerShot A620 (and its 5-megapixel sibling, the PowerShot A610) steps comfortably into the large shoes worn by the wildly popular PowerShot A95. With a 4x optical zoom that spans a useful 35mm-to-140mm (35mm-equivalent) range, the A620 keeps up the A95's tradition of packing full manual controls and a solid list of scene modes into an easy-to-use, moderately sized camera that will meet the needs of a broad spectrum of photographers. Given the A620's improved performance, higher-quality movie clips, larger LCD, G-series lens and high resolution, some current PowerShot A95 users may even want to consider an upgrade. Continue Reading...
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