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27 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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34 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Inexpensive camera
Completely automatic
Very easy to use
Uses AA batteries
Which is handy when traveling
Autofocus is sharp most of the time
Inexpensive under-$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate.
Inexpensive under$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate
The Canon PowerShot A800 is a no-frills point-and-shoot that takes AA-size batteries. It's easy to use and produces nice photos despite its low price
Excellent image quality
Sturdy build quality
Long life from 2 x AA batteries
Blur Reduction Scene mode.
Extremely low price tag
Good performance
Impressive image quality
The editors didn't like
A800 has slow response times
Even for a budgetpriced camera
Colors seem to be dull
Especially with indoor photos
Camera body seems a bit chunky
Zoom lens creates some noise and moves in a jerky motion
Autofocus is slow
Especially in low light
So you'll want to prefocus by pressing shutter halfway
Lacks optical image stabilization. No high-def video capture. Low-resolution LCD.
Lacks optical image stabilization. No highdef video capture. Lowresolution LCD.
The A800 has slow shooting performance and a low-resolution LCD that's very difficult to see in bright sunlight
Bulkier and less style-orientated than your average pocket camera, obviously plastic build, no HD video or HDMI output, memory card costs extra
For those with between £60 and £80 to spend on a snapshot camera for the kids or the mother-in-law, the A800 offers fair value for money, an easy to use feature set and fair results. For what’s being asked here it’s hard to grumble about what’s been le...
Batterypowered; easy to operate; reliable pictures,
Too big for a shirt pocket; some blur; poor video.
Although the A800's list price is a touch optimistic - we're sure it will be hugely discounted soon - Canon's latest will be a welcome addition to the shortlist for those on a budget. An increasingly rare thing even in the budget market, this back-to-b...
Great value; easy to use; surprisingly good photos; takes 2 AA batteries
Basic; heavier than many other compacts; no image stabiliser
If you're on a budget, the Canon PowerShot A800 should be among the first compact cameras you consider. It's very straightforward, takes a decent photo and represents extremely good value for money....
Abstract: This is another from the range of small pocket cameras produced by Canon. The Ixus range normally has solid batteries and the PowerShot range – as with this – normally are controlled by ‘AA’ batteries to power the unit....
A great budget camera capable of shooting images to a good standard, the A800 will suit first-time photographers looking for a simple, easy-to-use compactOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alt...
There is a lot to like about the Canon Powershot A800, but there are some clear weaknesses too. Whether or not this camera is right for you will depend partly on how troublesome shutter lag is to you and whether or not you would like a larger, clearer...
Abstract: Canon's PowerShot A800 is a low-end model and stuffed not a lot many new features in comparison to the A-series of 2010. There is a lot of variation in the screen modes and the megapixels which are apparently visible. Also, the shooter has the privilege o...
The Canon PowerShot A800 exhibits surprisingly amazing performance for a digicam in its price range. While there is an obvious lack of programmability, it shines with its excellent colour and detail capture. It is very easy to use and is portable enoug...
