Typical price: £225
What is it: Stylish 7-megapixel compact camera with 6x optical zoom
What we think: It delivers maximum punch for your pound
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 October 2006
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A710 IS, noise, priority, lens
We like:
Optical image stabilisation; manual exposure controls; 6x optical zoom; usable ISO 800
We don't like:
Sluggish flash recycling; widest angle of view is 35mm; auto white balance is very warm with tungsten lights
CNET UK judgement:
Canon's A series continues to deliver maximum punch for your pound -- this time including optical image stabilisation, 6x optical zoom and solid image quality in a midsize compact camera with a stylish design update
Full review:
Canon's A-series cameras have a long tradition of providing solid performance and impressive but not over-the-top feature sets at a reasonable price. In the past, that has often come with a slightly utilitarian design, but Canon's newest addition, the PowerShot A710 IS, looks practically classy, with its gently curved top, shiny, silver-plastic accents and curved, dark-plastic section on its grip. Continue Reading...
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