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Compact Digital Cameras
Canon Powershot A590IS
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$279.00Price range
Review Date
Thursday, 15th of May, 2008
Features
Camera Resolution : 8.0 MP
ISO Speeds : 100
ISO Speeds : 1600
ISO Speeds : 200
ISO Speeds : 400
ISO Speeds : 80
ISO Speeds : 800
Optical Zoom : 4x
What's Hot
Image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price
What's Not
Some minor colour inaccuracies
The Final Word
The PowerShot A590IS is another great entry-level unit from Canon. It is fully featured, with manual shooting modes and optical image stabilisation. Its 8-megapixel sensor captures impressive pictures.
Digital Camera Features
Optical Zoom
4x
Camera Resolution
8.0 MP
Interchangeable Lens?
No
Focus Length Telephoto (cm)
23.2
ISO Speeds
800, 1600, 80, 100, 200, 400
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000
Min Shutter Speed
15
Shutter Priority?
No
White balance
Auto
Fixed Image Resolutions
3264x2448
Image Sensor Type
CMOS
Image stabilization (Optical)?
Yes
Viewfinder
Optical
Continuous Shot?
Yes
Focus Length Wide (cm)
5.8
Digital Video
Digital video format
Motion JPEG
Video resolutions
640x480
Video speed (fps)
20
Display
Screen size
2.5 in
General
Length (mm)
94.3
Width (mm)
40.8
Height (mm)
64.7
Weight (g)
175
Media
Supported Memory Media
Secure Digital (SD)
Power
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (NiMH)
Battery Size
AA
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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