Canon Powershot A620 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Canon Powershot A620 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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8.6 out of 10 based on 10 reviews.

Canon Powershot A620: 7 MP (Megapixels), 4x optical zoom, SD Card storage, No image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.2
Image quality	8.5
Features	8.8
Build Quality	8.5
Value for money	8.5
Overall rating	8.6

Some customer reviews of Canon Powershot A620

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Mike, Dublin (Ireland)

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: This is the fourth or fifth Canon camera I have used, and I really like the brand. This model gives really good value for money for a 7MP camera.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Jan 2006

Kerry, Southport

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Nice size, not too big. Easy to use, and flip out screen bonus.
Bad points:: Image quality can sometimes look a bit grainy, and doesn't defuse red-eye

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Feb 2006

Claire, Derry

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Moveable LCD screen. Movie mode. Image quality. Battery life.
Bad points:: Software a bit dodgy with XP and Canon Help isn't much use. Got a solution on the internet!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jan 2006

Paul, Oxted

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: LCD viewfinder display that can be rotated to allow easy composition of high/low level shots. 4x optical zoom. Accurate metering.
Bad points:: Zoom switch feels flimsy. Advanced manual is provided on CD but not in printed format.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Dec 2005

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	7

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	4
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	MMC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	235
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2500
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/15
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	104.8x66x49.1
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3072x2304
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-4.1
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Release date	2005-09-16
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.6

Width in mm	104.8

Depth in mm	4.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	140

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	35

Also known as: Canon A620

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