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.
81010037
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
Abstract: The lightweight and compact 8-megapixel PowerShot A590 IS camera is one of several A series models for 2008. Featuring a versatile 4x (35mm-140mm equivalent) zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Face Detection AF, and various exposure modes, the A590 IS offers a r...
Low price. Excellent image quality. Broad feature set including manual exposure settings.
Bulky, boring design.
With excellent image quality, face detection, image stabilization, and manual exposure settings, this entry-level point-and-shoot offers a lot for a little....
Macro feature, pinpoint focus, excellent manual-mode, broad range of shutter speeds, good overall image quality
Slow image-processing, tends to over-sharpen, rare but serious viewfinder distortion, some fringing issues
Canons A590 IS has a manual mode that is as fully-featured as you could expect from a point-and-shoot - ISO, shutter-speed, and f-stop selections are all here, and even a workable custom white-balance - and its perfectly capable in full-Auto mode a...
Very affordable, Optical Image Stabilization, Takes solid, accurate photos
So-so LCD quality (only 115K pixels), Only 20 fps at best video quality, Would prefer wider-angle lens
Canon has another winner on its hands—this camera will sell by the shipload. At less than $179 USD, the 8MP PowerShot A590IS takes the type of shots casual photographers need captured (landscapes, people and so on) and does the job well. Althoug...
Published: 2008-03-03, Author: Will , review by: cnet.com
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-$200 shooter.
Good allaround image quality, Plenty of speed for most uses, Decent high ISO performance, Appealing simple interface, nice ergonomics,
Enough improvements over the A570 to justify the slight initial price premium?, Battery door cheap feeling, hard to close, Flash recycle times still feel long, Canon PowerShot A580/A590 IS specifications:, Sensor 8.0 megapixel, 1/2.5" CCD, Zoom 4x (35140mm) zoom, f/2.65.5, LCD/Viewfinder 2.5", 115Kpixel TFT LCD, Sensitivity ISO 801600, Shutter Speed 151/2000 seconds, Shooting Modes A580: Auto,
Words like "acceptable" and "competent" kept cropping up again and again in reviewing the A590 IS, and in a market where anything not praised as excellent is often inferred to be not good, I'm concerned that this undersells this PowerShot's abilities....
Image stabilisation, good picture quality, 4x optical zoom, low price
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.
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.
Great picture quality, Fast shutter speed, Broad manual feature set
Chunky appearance, Slow shot-to-shot time with 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-AU$300 shooter. ...
Abstract: The Powershot A590 ($349) is a good all-round 8MP camera at a good price, though you are paying a bit extra (about $50) for an optical image stabilizer to make photos less blurry. For most people paying the extra will be worth it. Canons Powershot bra...
