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Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Canon PowerShot A590 IS
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alaScore 88

2659 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2659 reviews of Canon PowerShot A590 IS. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and image quality. The performance and price also get good views, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A590 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A590 IS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A590 IS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and performance are generally positive. The image quality and portability also get good opinions. Many are negative about the sensor. Views about the reliability and viewfinder are different.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A590 IS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1439 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A590 IS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and performance. The portability and price also get good views.

usability, price, portability, performance, image quality

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS

 

For a budget-priced camera the A590 IS offers a wealth of creative features.

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Alexa Wriggins, PC World (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS review

 

For a bargain-bin price the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot of features: that 8Mp resolution, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, face detection (which recognises faces in the frame and optimises the autofocus accordingly) and a...

Photos from the Canon PowerShot A590 IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera Review

 

With full manual control, advanced Canon technologies and a range of optional accessories, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS puts powerful creative potential at your fingertips.

Shoot more than just photos with a range of movies modes including Long Play for movies that take up half the usual space.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS review

 

The 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590IS boasts an Optical Image Stabilizer, a 4x zoom and a 2.5in LCD screen.

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : Natalie Johnson (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS

 

Aiming to strengthen and rejuvenate its mid-compact range, Canon unveiled four new A-Series point-and-shoots, delivering manual control at an affordable price point; we dissect the PowerShot A590 IS

In summary, this is an ideal camera for the more adventurous photographer who is looking for full manual control and the ability to incorporate optical lens accessories will widen the scope for creativity

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Alexa Wriggins, (techworld.com)

Canon PowerShot A590 IS review

 

For a bargain-bin price the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot of features: 8Mp resolution, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, face detection and a small-but-serviceable 2.5in LCD screen.

Photos from the Canon PowerShot A590 IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Stephen Waller (digicamreview.co.uk)

Canon Powershot A590 IS

 

The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a budget Canon camera with an 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and a 2.5 inch screen.

The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 2.5" LCD screen, 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to the...

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Canon Powershot A590 IS

 

The Canon Powershot A590 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. It has a lot going for it and comes with a decent set of features for a camera in this price bracket. It would make a good starter camera for someone who is...

Features - value for money - conversion lenses available

Shutter lag times with flash

This is a step up from a typical point and shoot camera in terms of features. The Powershot A590 IS is a good starter camera for someone who is considering taking up photography as a hobby. It includes manual exposure controls. There are few problems...

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon PowerShot A590IS

 

A low cost, fully featured compact camera

Image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price

Some minor colour inaccuracies

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.

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Alexa Wriggins (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot A590IS

 

My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crème de la crème of my snapshots find their way onto...

Easy to use, even for extreme novices ; Excellent optical image stabilization

Size is a bit too big ; Plastic body and handgrip get slippery

For a beginners' camera, the PowerShot A590IS has nice image quality and superb stabilization.

Aug, 2008
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