Price range: £98.20
What is it: 8-megapixel large compact with manual controls
What we think: You'll get the shots you want from this compact -- and they'll look good
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 March 2008
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A590 IS, performance, priority, white balance
We like:
Great picture quality; fast shutter speed; broad manual feature set
We don't like:
Chunky appearance; slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-£150 shooter
Full review:
Canon put substance over style when it designed the PowerShot A590 IS, and in doing so it made a great camera. While the clunky-looking 8-megapixel shooter looks bland when compared with colourful, ultraslim, style-minded cameras, its impressive insides help produce some of the nicest photos you'll shoot for less than £150. Continue Reading...
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