Canon PowerShot A710 IS Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot A710 IS

Digital Camera Review

Oct 09, 2006 - By Richard Baguley
Canon’s new PowerShot A710 IS bumps the resolution up from the previous model (the A700) and adds a big new feature: image stabilization. Built around a 1/2.5 inch CCD sensor that captures 7 megapixel images, this new camera also includes a 6x zoom lens. So is this new $370 camera a big step forward? Read on to find out…
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Value
With a street price of around $370, the A710 IS is well priced for the features it offers. There are cheaper cameras available that offer image stabilization (such as the $200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5), but these don’t offer the manual functionality and same set of features as the A710 IS.
 
Who It’s For
Point-and-Shooters - The A710 offers good point and shoot modes, with hassle-free shooting.
 
 
Budget Consumers – If value is the only criteria, the A710 IS is not a good choice: other cameras offer some of the same features at a lower price.   
 
 
Gadget Freaks - It has a certain appeal, but most gadget freaks will want something smaller, shinier or with more buttons.
 
 
Manual Control Freaks - The A710 IS offers manual control, but it is not easy to use. It might be fine for the occasional manual shot, but real manual devotees will find this camera frustrating to use.
 
 
Pros/Serious Hobbyists – Pull this camera out at a pro shoot and the models will laugh derisively at you as they throw you out of the room.
 
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