Testseek.co.uk have collected 24 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A650 IS and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A650 IS.
January 2008
(80%)
24 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
A 12.1MP sensor takes in the view via the same 6x zoom lens as Canon's more expensive PowerShot G9. Much larger than the glassware featured on most compact cameras, this is a high-quality lens that proved itself with excellent, edge-to-edge sharpness a...
A 12.1MP sensor takes in the view via the same 6x zoom lens as Canon's more expensive PowerShot G9. Much larger than the glassware featured on most compact cameras, this is a high-quality lens that proved itself with excellent, edge-to-edge sharpness a...
Superb picture, Easy to grip, Feature rich, Simple controls and menu layout, 12.1-megapixel capture
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This camera caught our eye in among Canon’s annual end-of-year product deluge. It’s the latest PowerShot and includes the same DIGIC III processor as Canon’s IXUS and DSLR models. You get a whopping 12.1-megapixel capture rate, and plent...
Abstract: This is not a small unit, but somewhat less in size than a DSLR. It is 11x7x4.5cm and weights close to 400grams with its 4xAA batteries inserted. I found it surprising that such a powerful unit only comes with AA batteries. The case is silver in c...
Great picture quality; manual exposure controls; flip-out screen
Sluggish performance; heavy and bulky; cant use a neck strap
Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter. Its great picture quality and wealth of features make this an excellent secondary camera. Its also perf...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot A650 IS is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 6x optical zoom lens. It includes a number of more advanced features such as manual exposure controls and manual focusing. Image stabilisation has also been added to the Powershot A65...
Abstract: Canon PowerShot A650 IS Digital Compact Camera review Reviewed by: Howard Carson, March 2008 Manufactured by: Canon US, Canon CanadaRequires: An interest in photography MSRP: US$299.95 What I like most about a good compact point & shoot camera is also ...
Optical image stabilization
Articulating LCD
Accepts conversion lenses
Face detection sets focus, exposure and flash power
Flash power is variable so you can shoot fill flash
Good macro performance
Above average scores on most performance benchmarks
Very...
Noise evident at ISO 80, getting quickly stronger at 200
Barrel distortion at wide angle is moderately high
Chromatic aberration is moderately high in wide angle shots
A bit too big and heavy for a pocket
Optical viewfinder only shows about 78 percent of...
The Canon PowerShot A650 IS emphasizes image quality and utility over size, and the end result is excellent images. The Canon A650s 6x zoom lens is optically stabilized, its 2.5-inch LCD is articulated, and its Creative Zone modes include all the manual c...
6x optical zoom lens
Manual controls
Movie mode
Accurate coors
Good resolution
Low noise under ISO 400
Weak flash
LCD
Poor video quality in low light
High noise levels over ISO 400
The Canon PowerShot A650 IS is a full-featured camera that is easy-to-use and relatively affordable. The 6x optical zoom lens coupled with 12-megapixels of resolution are undoubtedly an attractive combination. In terms of image quality, the A650 IS spo...
