Canon PowerShot A550 / A570IS / A720IS / A630

Powershot A550

• 7.1 Megapixel CCD imager for up to poster size prints
• 4x optical 35-140mm f/2.6-5.5 zoom, 4x digital zoom
• 2.0″ color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
• Auto, Manual, and 10 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
• Movie mode w/sound, 640×480 / 320×240 up to 1GB, 160×120 up to 3 minutes
• 1.7fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
• Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
• Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
• Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
• Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 800
• Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Powered by two standard AA type batteries
• Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac
• Secure Digital/SDHC memory cards, 16MB supplied
• MRP – Rs 8995/-
• Special Price – Rs 8495/-
• EMI – Rs 708/-

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Review

The good: Responsive performance; slightly above-average lens.

The bad: Images plagued with artifacts and fringing; small LCD.

The bottom line: This camera’s low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn’t have many bells or whistles.

Free

• 1 GB SD Card
• Battery Charger
• Carry Case

Powershot A570 IS

• 7.1 Megapixel CCD imager for up to poster size prints
• 4x optical 35-140mm f/2.6-5.5 zoom with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
• 2.5″ color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
• Canon’s new Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology
• Auto, Manual, Tv, Av, and 12 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
• Movie mode w/sound, 640×480 / 320×240 up to 4GB, 160×120 up to 3 minutes
• 1.7fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
• Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
• Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
• Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
• Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
• Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Powered by two standard AA type batteries
• Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac
• MRP – Rs 13,995/-
• Special Price – Rs 9995/-
• EMI – Rs 833/-

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Review

The good: Optical image stabilization; manual exposure controls; good performance; optical viewfinder

The bad: Noisy at higher ISOs

The bottom line: Despite excessive noise at higher ISOs, Canon’s A570 IS offers an excellent value and an impressive feature set in its category.

Free 2 GB SD Card

Powershot A720IS

• 8.0 Megapixel CCD imager for image sizes up to 3264 x 2448
• Canon 6x zoom with optical image stabilization
• 2.5″ color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
• Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
• 12 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
• Movie mode w/sound, 640×480/320×240 30fps up to 4GB
• 1.3fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
• Evaluative, Center-weighted or Spot metering options
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 6 presets or Custom
• Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
• Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
• Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
• Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Powered by two standard AA type batteries
• Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac
• MRP – Rs 18995/-
• Special Price – Rs 14995/-
• EMI – Rs 1250/-

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Review

The good: Great image quality at lower ISOs; manual exposure controls; quick nonflash performance.

The bad: Long flash recycle time; highest ISO settings very noisy.

The bottom line: Unless you plan to shoot primarily in low light, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a solid, affordable camera that produces great-looking pictures.

Free 2 GB SD Card

Powershot A630

• 8 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 3264 x 2448 pixel images
• 4x optical 35-140mm f/2.8-4.1 zoom, 4x digital zoom
• 2.5″ vari-angle color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
• Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
• Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
• Movie mode w/sound, 640×480 30fps up to 1GB
• 1.8fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
• Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 6 presets or Custom
• Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
• Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2500 second
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 800
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Powered by four standard AA type batteries
• Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity for PC and Mac
• Secure Digital/MMC memory cards, 16MB supplied
• Optional wide angle and telephoto lens adapters
• Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
• Optional Waterproof Housing
• MRP – Rs 17995/-
• Special Price – Rs 15,995/-
• EMI – Rs 1333/-

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Review

The good: Lots of manual controls; flip-out LCD; accessory lenses are available.

The bad: Noisy at ISO 800; no image stabilization.

The bottom line: Though it’s not a great choice for low-light shooting, the Canon PowerShot A630 is a solid, feature-rich digital camera.

Free

• 1 GB SD Card
• Battery Charger
• Carry Case