Canon PowerShot A520 Images

By Robert Dubbin, CNET.com on 09/02/2005

More Canon reviews , RRP: AU$429.00

The good:

  • Versatile manual and automated controls
  • Strong image quality
  • Zoom flash
  • Quick burst mode
  • Available lens converters and underwater housing

The bad:

  • Not as compact as many pocket cameras
  • Many common settings require trip to menus
  • Long flash-recycle time

The bottomline:

Strong image quality and a good mixture of manual and automated exposure controls make this a low-cost option for snapshooters and enthusiasts alike.

Users' rating:

10/10
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