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Reviewed:
Nov 2008
User reviews
(26)
4.39
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Keenly priced mid-sized compact in the long-running and successful 'A' series of PowerShot cameras. The A590IS is unusual in this class in that it offers a fairly comprehensive set of photographic controls (including Aperture and Shutter Priority modes) and its slightly bulkier, more traditional styling - complete with grip - shows it is clearly aimed at a more serious type of user wanting to take his or her photography beyond simple 'point and shoot' snapping. Image quality is pretty good too, so though perhaps not the first choice for the casual snapshooter, it is an excellent entry point for anyone on a tight budget wanting to take a more 'hands on' approach to picture taking. (April 2009)
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Forum |
| Announced: | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3264 x 1832, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 8.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 8.2 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, Hi Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | ? |
| White balance presets | 5 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 35 – 140 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 4× | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (up to 4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | ? |
| Screen dots | 115,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.6 - F5.5 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 3.5 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (1.4 fps, unlimited) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 640 x 480, 20 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/MMC/SDHC card | ? |
| Storage included | 32 MB SD Card | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | AA | ? |
| Battery description | AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended) | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 94 x 65 x 41 mm (3.7 x 2.56 x 1.61") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
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