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March 2008
(81%)
37 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
81010037
The editors liked
Excellent photo quality in good light
Great value for the money
Slightly more zoom power than typical cameras in this class
Optical image stabilization
Snappy performance
Very good low light focusing and LCD visibility
Full manual controls
Plus ...
Good allaround image quality
Plenty of speed for most uses
Decent high ISO performance
Appealing simple interface
Nice ergonomics
Small
Compact size
Advanced Face and Motion Detection
"Easy" mode for novices
Full Manual mode and good image adjustment capability for advanced users
Very good color
Image Stabilization reduces blur
9-point AF for accurate focus
Larg...
Low price. Excellent image quality. Broad feature set including manual exposure settings.
Inexpensive
Image Stabilization
EasytoUse
Great picture quality
Fast shutter speed
Broad manual feature set.
Very affordable
Optical Image Stabilization
Takes solid
Accurate photos
Macro feature
Pinpoint focus
Excellent manual-mode
Broad range of shutter speeds
Good overall image quality
Easy to use
Even for extreme novices
Excellent optical image stabilization
PASM modes
Price
Image quality
The editors didn't like
Low light photos have too much noise and noise reduction artifacting
Movie mode frame rate has dropped to 20 fps since previous model
Low LCD resolution
Zoom setting not shown on LCD
Flash a little slow to charge
Plastic tripod mount
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
Slightly high chromatic aberration and blurring in corners of the frame (only extends a short ways into the frame though)
High image noise at ISO 1
600
Slight oversaturation of reds and blues
Pinkish tint to Caucasian skin tones
Slow Continuous Sho...
Bulky
Boring design.
Bulky appearance
Slightly slow shottoshot time
Chunky appearance
Slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled.
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. ...
Abstract: The Powershot A590 ($349) is a good all-round 8MP camera at a good price, though you are paying a bit extra (about $50) for an optical image stabilizer to make photos less blurry. For most people paying the extra will be worth it. Canons Powershot bra...
Photos from the Canon PowerShot A590 IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And dont be afraid to put its o...
Very good image quality
Face detection software
Optical image stabilisation helps in low light
Good size 2.5" screen
Robust body
Orientation sensor
Excellent battery life
Focus assist light
Good macro mode
Quick performance
Full manual controls
Lacks wide angle lens
Slightly small icons on mode dial
The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 2.5" LCD screen, 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to the...
Abstract: The A590 ISs name, specifications and price make it the logical successor to the A570 IS (reviewed Whats New, Shopper 237), a camera we loved for its dependable image quality, 4x zoom, optically stabilised lens, comprehensive manual controls and l...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot A590 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. Running through the features it has to offer it is a clear step up from a typical point and shoot camera. Why Buy the Canon Powershot A590 IS?As mentioned above ...
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Published: 2008-03-14, Author: Will , review by: CNET.co.uk
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-£150 shooter ...
