| Likes |
|
- Face detection & image stabilization work well
- Aggressive pricing
- Excellent color performance
- Accurate white balance
- Manual controls
|
| Dislikes |
|
- Poor seals and light construction indicate it may break easily
- Slow focus
- Slow burst speed
- Batteries and memory in the same compartment
|
Conclusion
It's a shame that Canon doesn't put more effort into making low-end cameras durable. Pentax and Olympus prove that it can be done. Sadly, more than a few PowerShot A570ISs will likely end up damaged or broken. However, for just over $200, the PowerShot A570IS is a bargain for casual users, who will benefit from its hefty feature set. The face detection and image stabilization combination will save, conservatively, gazillions of snapshots taken by the careless, clueless or chemically-compromised user. It's less likely that the A570IS's other advances – a 7.1-megapixel sensor and a high-end ISO of 1600 – will help users as much, though their inclusion, coupled with the camera's manual controls and exceptional color performance, make the A570IS an unusual bargain at its price.
