Canon PowerShot A590 IS
8.0 megapixels | 2.5" screen | 35 – 140 mm (4×)
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)
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The PowerShot A590 is a very good camera for just about everyone. It's a relatively minor update to its predecessor (the A570), with the main changes being a higher resolution sensor (naturally), auto redeye reduction, and improved battery life. Something that's changed for the worse is the...
The PowerShot A590 is a very good camera for just about everyone. It's a relatively minor update to its predecessor (the A570), with the main changes being a higher resolution sensor (naturally), auto redeye reduction, and improved battery life. Something that's changed for the worse is the camera's movie mode: the frame rate has dropped from 30 fps on the A570 to 20 fps here. Still, the A590 IS offers a lot of bang for the buck, with its 4X zoom lens, image stabilization, manual controls, and long list of accessories. The only people whom I don't think the A590 is a great match for are those who take a lot of movies and long exposures. For everyone else, I can highly recommend the PowerShot A590 IS.
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