Testseek.com 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
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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...
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. ...
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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....
