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Canon PowerShot A590 IS

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • Image quality is pretty good too
  • optical image stabilization worked very well
  • The menu system is basic and fairly intuitive

Cons

  • flash shots were slightly underexposed and turned out a little bit dark
  • barrel distortion and a little fringing in images of tree branches
  • The lens took a little longer to open than with other cameras

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 5.5
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Single, Face Detection, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Pros

  • Image quality is pretty good too
  • optical image stabilization worked very well
  • The menu system is basic and fairly intuitive
  • Shots taken outdoors were very solid with accurate colors
  • Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Cons

  • flash shots were slightly underexposed and turned out a little bit dark
  • barrel distortion and a little fringing in images of tree branches
  • The lens took a little longer to open than with other cameras
  • Neither model is anywhere near the A590 IS in price
  • limited high-end video mode and some loss in shadow detail
  • 32MB MMC+ card
  • The battery cover is a little squirrelly
  • The front is a bit too cluttered with icons and decals
  • some detail was lost in shadows

Canon PowerShot A590 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 3264x1832
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom16.0 x
Minimum aperture2.6
Maximum aperture5.5
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.17 oz
Width3.71 in
Height2.55 in
Depth1.61 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackSlide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (highest resolution)20.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Published: 14.08.2013
Canon Powershot A590 IS
4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Budget Camera Group Test (Q4 2008)
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DPReview
Published: 27.11.2008
Budget Camera Group Test (Q4 2008)

In the first of our five group tests of compact digital cameras, we're looking at what are best termed 'budget' models. We've not gone for the absolute cheapest of the cheap (you can, after all buy a digital camera/ webcam thingy for as little as $20) but have chosen entry-level models from the major manufacturers with a price bar of $150. Our selection was made based on a variety of criteria, including popularity (best-sellers), price/feature balance and worldwide availability. There are so many sub $150 cameras on the market that we could only ever get a snapshot (excuse the pun) of what's available.

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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.01.2008
Canon A590 IS Review
4.5

Canon A590 IS review, find out how the A590 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.06.2008
Canon PowerShot A590 IS
4.0

For a budget-priced camera the A590 IS offers a wealth of creative features.

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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Canon PowerShot A590 IS

The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-AU$300 shooter.

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Good Gear Guide
Canon Powershot A590IS
4.0

A low cost, fully featured compact camera

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS review

In het Canon PowerShot A590 IS productdossier lees je alles over de PowerShot A590 IS. Lees wat de PowerShot A590 IS allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS review

I bought this camera for a amazing rate a month ago. I am not into expensive cameras because I don’t usually use them. I just bring it whenever ...

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Canon PowerShot A590 IS: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 27.11.2008
Canon PowerShot A590 IS: Digital Photography Review

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Canon PowerShot A590 IS Canon Powershot A590 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A590 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/11/2008 Click to take a QTVR tour of the A590 IS The lightweight and compact 8-megapixel PowerShot A590 IS camera is one of several A series models for 2008. Featuring a versatile 4x (35mm-140mm equivalent) zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, Face Detection AF, and various exposure modes,

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Canon PowerShot A590 IS Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 04.03.2008
Canon PowerShot A590 IS Review | Digital Trends

Coming in at under $200 in our review, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot to offer including a 4X optical zoom, and 8MP imagery.