Testseek.co.uk have collected 27 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A800 and the average rating is 68%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A800.
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27 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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34 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy to use point and shooter
Inexpensive
Great value
Easy to use
Surprisingly good photos
Takes 2 AA batteries
Easy to use Reliable Smart Auto mode Longer battery life
Batterypowered
Easy to operate
Reliable pictures
Good picture quality for a camera of its price
Good value
Very easy to use
The editors didn't like
Bulkier and less style-orientated than your average pocket camera
Obviously plastic build
No HD video or HDMI output
Memory card costs extra
Basic
Heavier than many other compacts
No image stabiliser
Dumpy
Lardy looks No HD video recording Some Scene Modes a tad pointless
Abstract: Canon PowerShot A800 is a no-frills point and shoot camera that offers great value, surprisingly good images and dead-simple operation. It is very easy to use and provides nice images, despite its low price. It is a new entry level camera in the extens...
Inexpensive camera, Completely automatic, very easy to use, Uses AA batteries, which is handy when traveling, Autofocus is sharp most of the time
A800 has slow response times, even for a budgetpriced camera, Colors seem to be dull, especially with indoor photos, Camera body seems a bit chunky, Zoom lens creates some noise and moves in a jerky motion, Autofocus is slow, especially in low light, so you'll want to prefocus by pressing shutter halfway
Inexpensive under-$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate.
Lacks optical image stabilization. No high-def video capture. Low-resolution LCD.
This pocket camera comes with compromises, but a $90 price tag and dead-simple operation help balance the Canon PowerShot A800's lack of optical image stabilization and HD-video capture. Buy it now...
Apart from a few new shooting modes and a questionable cosmetic overhaul that actually makes the camera slightly more difficult to use, it's difficult to see just what Canon have added to the new Powershot A800 to justify its release. The biggest impr...
Excellent image quality, Sturdy build quality, Long life from 2 x AA batteries, Blur Reduction Scene mode.
No image stabilisation, Limited 37mm wide angle, No menu Hints and Tips, No AV cable for TV viewing.
Canon PowerShot A800 verdict The Canon PowerShot A800 is a 10 Megapixel budget compact with a 3.3x optical zoom lens starting at 37mm (equivalent) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. It's the entry level A-Series PowerShot, replacing the A490 and A495 which ...
The Canon PowerShot A800 is a no-frills point-and-shoot that takes AA-size batteries. It's easy to use and produces nice photos despite its low price
The A800 has slow shooting performance and a low-resolution LCD that's very difficult to see in bright sunlight
Considering its bargain price, you'll get excellent photos from the Canon PowerShot A800. Just don't expect anything more than that and you'll be fine....
Abstract: Canon's PowerShot A800 is a low-end model and stuffed not a lot many new features in comparison to the A-series of 2010. There is a lot of variation in the screen modes and the megapixels which are apparently visible. Also, the shooter has the privilege o...
The Canon PowerShot A800 exhibits surprisingly amazing performance for a digicam in its price range. While there is an obvious lack of programmability, it shines with its excellent colour and detail capture. It is very easy to use and is portable enoug...
