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Bizrate User Review.
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QuickTake:
Pros: Best close ups I've seen
Cons: Don't know of any.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
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Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A550's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles
Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A550's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles
QuickTake:
Pros: Responsive performance; slightly above-average lens
Cons: Images plagued with artefacts and fringing; small LCD
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 Review - Digital Cameras
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This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.
This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.
QuickTake:
Pros: Responsive performance, Slightly above-average lens
Cons: Images plagued with artifacts and fringing, Small LCD
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
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Canon's fresh point-and-shoot snaps lovely shots quickly.
Review Verdict: As an inexpensive point-and-shoot, the Canon PowerShot A550 isn't perfect, but it delivers quality shots and good performance.
Canon's fresh point-and-shoot snaps lovely shots quickly.
Review Verdict: As an inexpensive point-and-shoot, the Canon PowerShot A550 isn't perfect, but it delivers quality shots and good performance.
QuickTake:
Pros: Produces sharp, clear shots. Great performance. Very little shutter lag. Has a glass viewfinder.
Cons: Recycle times were a little slow. Smallish LCD.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
Comments:
Canon's PowerShot A550 is a simple, inexpensive 7-megapixel camera, and that's all it wants to be. While it has some nice features, it doesn't offer any outstanding, unique aspects that put it above any other camera in the field, and that's just fine. Goo
Canon's PowerShot A550 is a simple, inexpensive 7-megapixel camera, and that's all it wants to be. While it has some nice features, it doesn't offer any outstanding, unique aspects that put it above any other camera in the field, and that's just fine. Goo
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
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Review Verdict: Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 won't compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, it's an excellent value-for-money product.
Review Verdict: Another great compact camera from Canon, the PowerShot A550 won't compare to some more high-end units, but considering the price tag and the features on offer, it's an excellent value-for-money product.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great colour capture, Low price tag, 4x zoom, Fast operation, Sturdy design
Cons: Pictures perhaps not quite as sharp as they could have been
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera
Comments:
- The A5509 replaces the A530 incorporating several new features for improved ease of use. It's a blocky looking beastie but actually quite small and although the predominantly plastic build helps keep the price down, it feels remarkably tough in the hand
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
- The A5509 replaces the A530 incorporating several new features for improved ease of use. It's a blocky looking beastie but actually quite small and although the predominantly plastic build helps keep the price down, it feels remarkably tough in the hand
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, above average lens
Cons: Detail suffers from noise reduction processing, intrusive noise over ISO 400, flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550
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The Canon Powershot A550 is a 7.1 megapixel compact camera (CCD) from Canon which comes complete with a 4x optical zoom lens, DIGIC II, iSAPs and 9 point AF system. The Canon Powershot A550 shoots video at up to 30 frames per second (VGA) and has a 2.0 in
The Canon Powershot A550 is a 7.1 megapixel compact camera (CCD) from Canon which comes complete with a 4x optical zoom lens, DIGIC II, iSAPs and 9 point AF system. The Canon Powershot A550 shoots video at up to 30 frames per second (VGA) and has a 2.0 in
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550
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The PowerShot A550 is a very affordable 7.1 megapixel model with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.0-inch LCD screen. It features Canon's DIGIC II image processor for crisp, vibrant images, responsive performance, and low power consumption. Replacing last ye
The PowerShot A550 is a very affordable 7.1 megapixel model with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.0-inch LCD screen. It features Canon's DIGIC II image processor for crisp, vibrant images, responsive performance, and low power consumption. Replacing last ye
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera - Full Review
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As we've come to expect from Canon's A-series, the PowerShot A550 is a great little digicam. Fairly frill-free, the Canon A550 still takes great shots with its 7-megapixel sensor. It has a satisfying 4x zoom, and is quite easy to use. The A550's no-nonsen
As we've come to expect from Canon's A-series, the PowerShot A550 is a great little digicam. Fairly frill-free, the Canon A550 still takes great shots with its 7-megapixel sensor. It has a satisfying 4x zoom, and is quite easy to use. The A550's no-nonsen
QuickTake:
Pros: High resolution with excellent image quality 4x zoom lens is longer than most in the category and offers excellent coverage Very good exposure accuracy Easy-setting scene modes Custom white balance Better-than-average exposure accuracy Generally low disto
Cons: No manual control of aperture or shutter speed Slow flash recycle (10 seconds!) Non-articulating LCD makes it harder to take low level or above the crowd shots Limited override functions in AUTO and Scene modes No brightness adjustment for the LCD; someti
digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera Review
Comments:
Introduced in January 2007 and released the following month, the Canon PowerShot A550 has design features reminiscent of past models but promises to be even easier to use.
Review Verdict: With a $199 price tag, amazing performance can't be expected from the A550. It does, however, meet the basic requirements of an adequate digital camera. It can take a picture when you want, where you want, and how you want. It doesn't have much shutter la
Introduced in January 2007 and released the following month, the Canon PowerShot A550 has design features reminiscent of past models but promises to be even easier to use.
Review Verdict: With a $199 price tag, amazing performance can't be expected from the A550. It does, however, meet the basic requirements of an adequate digital camera. It can take a picture when you want, where you want, and how you want. It doesn't have much shutter la
QuickTake:
Pros: Good handling, 4x optical zoom lens, Excellent color reproduction, $199 price tag, Easy to use
Cons: Poor resolution on small LCD, Boring design, No optical zoom in movies, Noisy zoom lens, Barrel distortion
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
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The PowerShot A550 ($199) is one of the entry-level cameras Canon's A-series. Replacing the PowerShot A530 from last year, the A550 adds a larger LCD (2.0" vs 1.8") and, naturally, more Megapixels. Other features on the camera include a 4X optical zoom le
Review Verdict: As you may know, I'm a big fan of cameras that use AA batteries. They're cheaper than their proprietary counterparts, and you can buy off-the-shelf batteries when your rechargeables die
The PowerShot A550 ($199) is one of the entry-level cameras Canon's A-series. Replacing the PowerShot A530 from last year, the A550 adds a larger LCD (2.0" vs 1.8") and, naturally, more Megapixels. Other features on the camera include a 4X optical zoom le
Review Verdict: As you may know, I'm a big fan of cameras that use AA batteries. They're cheaper than their proprietary counterparts, and you can buy off-the-shelf batteries when your rechargeables die
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light) Well built (for the most part) for the price Very good performance LCD visible in low light Some manual controls AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing Good movie and continuous sh
Cons: Some corner blurriness Redeye remains a problem Small, low resolution LCD Can only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limit Flimsy door over memory card / battery compartment; plastic tripod mount Small memory card included
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 | Digital Camera Review
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Canon PowerShot A550 : Canon updates its bestselling PowerShot range with an affordable new model: the Canon A550 digital compact camera. The 7.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for e
Canon PowerShot A550 : Canon updates its bestselling PowerShot range with an affordable new model: the Canon A550 digital compact camera. The 7.1 Megapixel Canon PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for e
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera
Comments:
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, above average lens
Cons: Detail suffers from noise reduction processing, intrusive noise over ISO 400, flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch
gadgetspeak.com Professional Review.
Review : Canon PowerShot A550
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Smile please as Canon's new entry level PowerShot camera blends various technologies into a lightweight body.
Review Verdict: While traditionalists will appreciate the video finder, most users will prefer to take advantage of the 2-inch LCD display for lining up shots and playing back content whether of the still or video clip variety. Generally this LCD screen was great f...
Smile please as Canon's new entry level PowerShot camera blends various technologies into a lightweight body.
Review Verdict: While traditionalists will appreciate the video finder, most users will prefer to take advantage of the 2-inch LCD display for lining up shots and playing back content whether of the still or video clip variety. Generally this LCD screen was great f...
neocamera.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550 Review
Comments:
The Canon Powershot A550 is very similar to previous Canon A-series except for its lack of manual controls. Otherwise, it retains all the aspects that made other A-series cameras so popular: good image quality, ergonomics and speed of operation. When cons
The Canon Powershot A550 is very similar to previous Canon A-series except for its lack of manual controls. Otherwise, it retains all the aspects that made other A-series cameras so popular: good image quality, ergonomics and speed of operation. When cons
QuickTake:
Pros: Good exposure and focus accuracy, Nicely saturated colors, Good image sharpness, Low image noise up to ISO 200, Good body ergonomics, Spectacular battery life
Cons: Mild barrel distortion at wide-angle, Strong vignetting, Very noisy ISO 800, Low resolution LCD, LCD difficult to see in very bright light, Some edge softness
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550 Video Guide
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The Canon Powershot A550 is one of the cheaper digital cameras made by Canon. This video guide takes you through all the main features, so you know what the camera can do before you buy.
The Canon Powershot A550 is one of the cheaper digital cameras made by Canon. This video guide takes you through all the main features, so you know what the camera can do before you buy.
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550
Comments:
Although one of the slightly more expensive entry level digital cameras the Canon Powershot A550 is well worth the extra money. When it comes to picture quality it has the edge over all the other cameras I have reviewed to date in this category. Recommend
Although one of the slightly more expensive entry level digital cameras the Canon Powershot A550 is well worth the extra money. When it comes to picture quality it has the edge over all the other cameras I have reviewed to date in this category. Recommend
QuickTake:
Pros: Picture quality
Cons: Shutter lag with flash on
tech2.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
Comments:
Now here is a camera that doesn't complicate things for users.
Review Verdict: For the street price of about Rs. 10,000, the camera is a decent buy. I need not say, of course, that the camera is purely for point-and-shoot. The colors are decent, and the sharpness is quite good. But we did notice some smudging in underdeveloped porti
Now here is a camera that doesn't complicate things for users.
Review Verdict: For the street price of about Rs. 10,000, the camera is a decent buy. I need not say, of course, that the camera is purely for point-and-shoot. The colors are decent, and the sharpness is quite good. But we did notice some smudging in underdeveloped porti
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy Interface, Good detailing
Cons: Doesnt capture reds and greens well, Plagued with smudges
digicamreview.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550
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Announced inJanuary 2007, the Canon PowerShot A550 is a compact 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.0" (86,000 pixel) LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The camera has the ability to take photos up to ISO 800. The 4x optical zoo
Review Verdict: The Canon Powershot A550 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2" display is not especially exciting, but it does its job well in a very wide range of situations. The camera has a good range (ISO 80-800) of ISO settings. ...
Announced inJanuary 2007, the Canon PowerShot A550 is a compact 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.0" (86,000 pixel) LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. The camera has the ability to take photos up to ISO 800. The 4x optical zoo
Review Verdict: The Canon Powershot A550 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2" display is not especially exciting, but it does its job well in a very wide range of situations. The camera has a good range (ISO 80-800) of ISO settings. ...
QuickTake:
Pros: Sharp screen shows the resulting photos with clarity. Good price Quick and responsive. Useful options in manual mode. Excellent quality images from ISO 80 to 200. Good battery life and they're AA size. Optical Viewfinder.
Cons: Auto produces slightly overexposed photos. Highest ISO setting isn't necessarily useful. No panorama assist. AiAF not always reliable
itreviews.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon - PowerShot A550
Comments:
excellent entry-level digital compact camera
Review Verdict: This is a well-featured, compact digital camera at just a touch over £100. It's easy to use as a first-time digital compact, but has the specification to stay with you until you reach enthusiast level. It's crying out for a higher-capacity memory ca...
excellent entry-level digital compact camera
Review Verdict: This is a well-featured, compact digital camera at just a touch over £100. It's easy to use as a first-time digital compact, but has the specification to stay with you until you reach enthusiast level. It's crying out for a higher-capacity memory ca...
photoaxe.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera Review
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Even if Canon A550 does not come with Image stabilization and no Exposure bracketing, it has a real-image zoom optical viewfinder, Pictbridge, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connectivity and A/V output (PAL/NTSC switchable). Furthermore, the performance of this robust
Even if Canon A550 does not come with Image stabilization and no Exposure bracketing, it has a real-image zoom optical viewfinder, Pictbridge, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connectivity and A/V output (PAL/NTSC switchable). Furthermore, the performance of this robust
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Canon PowerShot A550
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alaTest has collected and analysed 517 reviews of Canon PowerShot A550 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 517 reviews of Canon PowerShot A550 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera
Comments:
Does Canon's latest point and shoot perform?
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
Does Canon's latest point and shoot perform?
Review Verdict: Canon's budget range of PowerShot models has been beefed up with the PowerShot A550, a compact and easy to use 7-megapixel model that has a great price and nice feature set
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, above average lens
Cons: Detail suffers from noise reduction processing, intrusive noise over ISO 400, flimsy plastic battery/memory card hatch
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot A550
Comments:
Taking Exceptional Pictures is a Snap with Canon's New A-Series Cameras
Review Verdict: The PowerShot A550 digital camera delivers high-resolution images without requiring users to exert additional effort. Each model uses Canon's AiAF "Smart" autofocus system with Canon's patented iSAPS intelligent scene analysis algorithm to determine optim
Taking Exceptional Pictures is a Snap with Canon's New A-Series Cameras
Review Verdict: The PowerShot A550 digital camera delivers high-resolution images without requiring users to exert additional effort. Each model uses Canon's AiAF "Smart" autofocus system with Canon's patented iSAPS intelligent scene analysis algorithm to determine optim
cnet.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot A550 - digital camera
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Review Verdict: This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.
Review Verdict: This camera's low price tag and solid performance can help you forget that it doesn't have many bells or whistles.
QuickTake:
Pros: Responsive performance; slightly above-average lens.
Cons: Images plagued with artifacts and fringing; small LCD.
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