Manufacturer's Description
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Black Digital Camera
The Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera provides Photographic Power, yet is easy enough to use so that even beginners can create phenomenal images. It produces impressive image quality with a resolution of up to 8.0 megapixels and a 4x Optical Zoom lens that has Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer incorporated into it to provide blur-free photos.
Product Specifications for
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Black Digital Camera
| Storage |
| Memory Type |
SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card |
| Removable Flash Memory Included |
32 MB |
| Quick Glance |
| Optical Zoom |
4 |
| MegaPixels |
8.3 |
| Weight |
6.2 |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| Camera / Lens Type |
Digital Compact |
| Memory Type |
SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
| Other Features |
| Interface Connection |
USB|Video - Out (Unspecified) |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
| Flash |
Built-in Flash |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| Maximum Video Capture Resolution |
640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Dimensions |
| Height |
2.6 in |
| Width |
3.7 in |
| Weight |
6.2 oz |
| Depth |
1.6 in |
| normalized-Weight |
6.2 |
| Image Processor |
| Number of Image Sensor Pixels |
8300000 |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Reference |
| URL |
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=16336 |
| Warranty Information |
1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Lens Features |
| Camera Type |
Digital Compact |
| Max Aperture |
2.6 1/f |
| Digital Zoom |
4 X |
| Optical Zoom |
4 X |
| Lens Mount |
Fixed |
Most recent User Reviews for
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Black Digital Camera
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Reviewed by: Scotsquatch
05-09-08
Duration of ownership:
40
Days
Strengths: The Features like Fireworks, Kids&Pets, Beach, Snow, Aquarium, Foliage, Sunset, Night Scene, Image Stabilizer, & Indoor Modes are a Huge Asset to have in a Camera for this Size & Price! Not to mention it also is an 8.0 Megapixel Camera. And to Top it off, it has Manual Modes as well. I absolutely love this Compact Camera. Highly Recommend!!!!
Weaknesses:The only weakness found thus far is Battery Useage... That's if you take alot of pictures like I do. But you can always buy a Power Adapter for it. Also, there are no easy modes for fast moving objects.
Overall Evaluation: A Great All-Around Family Camera. It's a Perfect Camera for almost any situation or scene, except Fast Moving Objects. Highly Recommended for People who have little to no experience with camera's.
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Reviewed by: orionrealty
07-23-09
Duration of ownership:
4
Weeks
Strengths: capable of attaching wide-angle lens converterBattery life indicator gives very ample low battery warning
Weaknesses:Discontinued model (should not have been discontinued!)
Overall Evaluation: Picture quality exceeds that of my Nikon Coolpix P50 & easier to use menus. Canon Zoom Browzer software is easier to use than that provided with my Nikon.
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Reviewed by:
06-29-09
Duration of ownership:
7
Months
Strengths: size, cost
Weaknesses:mem card holder, battery life and shipping method
Overall Evaluation: I got this camera when it was 139.00 for a bundle. GREAT VALUE. I had issues with using FEDEX having to have a signature to deliever (I work, can't be home when they want to deliver--won't ever use them ag
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Reviewed by:
02-03-09
Duration of ownership:
14
Days
Strengths: Price, weight, features, price, price, price!
Weaknesses:Battery life
Overall Evaluation: After months of trying to make a decision, I went with the A590...8 mp, IS...LOW price and I LIKE the COLOR of the camera...it's not black, it's a graphite color and pretty classy.Pics look great.
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Reviewed by:
09-14-08
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: very easy to use, with easy to understand instructions
Weaknesses:Haven't found any yet
Overall Evaluation: This is a great camera. Easy to use and understand. I did not have to spend hours reading instructions before taking my first pictures. But it still has many features that I plan to learn to use in the future. It produces quality photos that were easy to download.

Review:
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Point-and-Shoot Camera
For a beginner's camera, the PowerShot A590IS offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization.
My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crème de la crème of my snapshots find their way onto Flickr or Facebook.
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