Testseek.co.uk have collected 37 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A590 IS and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A590 IS.
March 2008
(81%)
37 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good image quality
Face detection software
Optical image stabilisation helps in low light
Good size 2.5" screen
Robust body
Orientation sensor
Excellent battery life
Focus assist light
Good macro mode
Quick performance
Full manual controls
Broader 4x zoom range than usually found at this price
Optical image stabiliser
Efficient optical stabilization
Nice colors
Quality of video
Simple navigation
P
A
S
And M modes
Great picture quality
Fast shutter speed
Broad manual feature set
The editors didn't like
Lacks wide angle lens
Slightly small icons on mode dial
Bulkier than alternatives
Mainly plastic build
Powered by non rechargeable AAs
No wide angle
Low definition of LCD
Inaccurate viewfinder
Purple fringes
Construction is ‘’too’’ plastic
Chunky appearance
Slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled
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 dont be afraid to put its o...
Very good image quality
Face detection software
Optical image stabilisation helps in low light
Good size 2.5" screen
Robust body
Orientation sensor
Excellent battery life
Focus assist light
Good macro mode
Quick performance
Full manual controls
Lacks wide angle lens
Slightly small icons on mode dial
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...
Abstract: The A590 ISs name, specifications and price make it the logical successor to the A570 IS (reviewed Whats New, Shopper 237), a camera we loved for its dependable image quality, 4x zoom, optically stabilised lens, comprehensive manual controls and l...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot A590 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. Running through the features it has to offer it is a clear step up from a typical point and shoot camera. Why Buy the Canon Powershot A590 IS?As mentioned above ...
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Published: 2008-03-14, Author: Will , review by: CNET.co.uk
Great picture quality; fast shutter speed; broad manual feature set
Chunky appearance; slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled
The Canon PowerShot A590 ISs manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-£150 shooter ...
Abstract: Canon PowerShots are known to be astounding point-and-shoot cameras at even more astounding prices. Need I say more? This is a review of the popular 8 megapixel digital camera, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital CameraAbout t...
Abstract: The economys getting tougher, and cameras are getting all the more expensive. Heres my review of the Canon PowerShot A590 IS, a high-end camera without the high-end price tag. The Canon PowerShot A590 ISThe Canon PowerShot A590 IS is a great compact...
All in all, great design, diverse options, functional and practical, extremely competitive price, simply put, you can't go wrong with the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. If you're in the market for a new camera, but trying to save some green, you can get a ve...
