Typical price: £250
What is it: Compact 10-megapixel digital camera with swivelling LCD
What we think: Not great in low light but plenty of features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 October 2006
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A640, resolution, viewfinder, AA batteries
We like:
Lots of manual controls; flip-out LCD; accepts accessory lenses
We don't like:
Noisy at ISO 800; no image stabilisation
CNET UK judgement:
It's not great in low light, but the A640 has plenty of features photographers will love
Full review:
With lots of manual settings and a reasonably low price tag, Canon's PowerShot A640 looks quite appealing. Though it lacks the flexibility of higher-end cameras and the stylish portability of more compact shooters, the 10-megapixel PowerShot A640 is a smart, fully featured camera with some surprising benefits. Continue Reading...
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