Canon PowerShot A710 IS

CNET editors' review

• Reviewed on: 09/25/2006
• Released on: 09/15/2006

CNET product brief

Description: The Canon PowerShot A710 is a 7.1-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $275.

Pros: Has a 6x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 7.5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, and program mode.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An enthusiast's digital camera, suited for advanced amateur photographers.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: In general, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

stabilizer: Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.

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User opinions

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• 4/10 Mediocre November 28, 2006

  by rmpugnier (see profile)

  "Flash Recharge warning - LCD turns off when using the flash" Read more >>

• 9/10 Spectacular November 10, 2006

  by k9xyz (see profile)

  "Great Camera for the money awesome photos!!" Read more >>

• 10/10 Perfect January 6, 2007

  by lbkamg (see profile)

  "A710 is one more great A series camera from Canon" Read more >>

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