Review: You'd expect a digital camera with a list price of about $200 to be fairly basic. But while Canon's PowerShot A300 lacks some features found on pricier cameras--such as a zoom lens and manual exposure control--this compact 3.2-megapixel model takes clear, vibrant photos that don't come across as budget-quality. And although intended for point-and-shoot photography only, the feature set is far from bare-bones, offering snapshooters lots of useful and convenient tools. The A300 may not be the best choice for the style-conscious photographer, however: while its images look great, the same can't be said about ...
Expand full review You'd expect a digital camera with a list price of about $200 to be fairly basic. But while Canon's PowerShot A300 lacks some features found on pricier cameras--such as a zoom lens and manual exposure control--this compact 3.2-megapixel model takes clear, vibrant photos that don't come across as budget-quality. And although intended for point-and-shoot photography only, the feature set is far from bare-bones, offering snapshooters lots of useful and convenient tools. The A300 may not be the best choice for the style-conscious photographer, however: while its images look great, the same can't be said about the plain, somewhat bulky camera itself.Despite its rather thick and bulky plastic body, the A300 weighs a relatively light 8.4 ounces with AA batteries and a CompactFlash card installed. As a result of this large size and light weight, the camera doesn't feel very solid, although it held up fine in our testing. A small cover protects the A300's lens; sliding it open and closed turns the camera on and off.
![]() Average User Rating 3.0 stars out of 55 user reviews Rating Breakdown -
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1 star: 2 My Rating 0 stars click stars to rate product Most recent user reviews Showing 3 of 55 reviews 2.5 stars Pros: well-built, lots of features, above average quality images Cons: Shutter Speed is extremely slow, The camera as a whole seems to be asleep Summary: I have had this camera for about 1 and a half years. After the first 3 months, I was sick of it. The camera does not do well in low-lit environements, nor does it seem to be awake, when taking pictures.
It has lots of features, but in my opinion... Expand full review Summary: I have had this camera for about 1 and a half years. After the first 3 months, I was sick of it. The camera does not do well in low-lit environements, nor does it seem to be awake, when taking pictures.
It has lots of features, but in my opinion
if it dosen't take a picture for 40 seconds (give or take), whats the point of having all the features?
This camera, is a slow, but well built camera.
Save your money and go for a Nikon. 3.5 stars Pros: ease of use, innexpensive Cons: no optical zoom, small screen, kinda bulky Thanks for your submission!
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