Typical price: £229
What is it: 6-megapixel compact camera with 6x optical zoom
What we think: It's useful 6x zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance and full manual controls will catch the attention of photo enthusiasts and casual photographers
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 May 2006
Tags: canon, colours, scene, 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.co.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
Canon PowerShot A700 History
14 Jul 2006 in Reviews
In the compact camera market, 6 megapixels is the new black. It's the safest bet for camera manufacturers, guaranteeing their compacts will measure up to the competition without looking overdressed -- at least during 2006...
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