Canon PowerShot A700 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 25 May 2006

Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A700, exposure compensation, zoom range, accessories

We like:

Easy-to-use exposure and focus controls; 6x zoom range; solid image quality; usable ISO 800.

We don't like:

LCD washes out; sluggish flash recycling

CNET UK judgement:

The Canon PowerShot A700's useful 6x zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance and full manual controls will catch the attention of both photo enthusiasts and casual photographers

Full review:

Like its stablemate, the PowerShot A540, the compact Canon PowerShot A700 offers abundant manual controls, respectable image quality and acceptable ISO 800 performance. Either camera should appeal to enthusiast photographers or serious beginners who want some control over exposure and focus. But the A700's biggest edge is its 6x zoom lens, a nice step up from the A540's 4x glass. Plus, the A700 includes macro focusing down to 0.4 inches, a higher-resolution 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD, and a rear-sync flash that fires at the end of your exposure to keep car headlights from looking like laser beams. Continue Reading...