Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera

Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.19 of 5 (by 16 users)



31% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera as 5 stars
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56% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera as 4 stars
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13% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera as 3 stars
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No one rated Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera as 2 stars
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94% 94% of people recommend Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera 6% of people don't recommend Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera 6%
 

Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
19
2007
I love this camera, it can take beautiful still shots or catch something in action. Many options for picture taking. Easy reading and easy to understand and use. I wouldn't buy another camera.  I use it to take pictures of my family, my pets and nature. Its great to stick in my pocket book to take with... review »
loving my digital camera

babs1966
Glens Falls, NY
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
13
2007

Overall Camera is good for casual use.For special purpose it does not have refined resolution.It's easy to use.Can carry anywhere you want.User friendly,anyone can operate.

Resolution is not that great.Can't take pictures of far end.You can take it anywhere you want.


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Picky about pictures

Shalini
Richmond, VA
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Canon - PowerShot A520 Digital Camera Ratings and Reviews

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OCT
21
2008
As a basic camera, for taking family photos and some scenery, it does well. But if you're into wildlife photography, but you can't get get very close to the animals in their natural habitat AND have good lighting, you need a better camera. I love it and would keep it even if I had another, better camera, but there's still things that just don't work well with it. It doesn't work with all subjects of photography.
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4 star rating
Surrender17
Indianapolis, IN



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loving my digital camera, a techie, computer literate, fun loving, always online, a PC User, a good test taker, serious student

OCT
9
2009

I recieved the Canon Powershot A250 as a gift from my little sister, it was my very first digital camera. I have had this camera for three years and it still works like the first day I got it. My eleven year old daughter and I have dropped it so many times on accident and it still works great and does not even have a scratch on it. There are about 13 different selections for taking digital pictures and video. The zoom is better than some other brands of cameras I have tried. Now I have three digital cameras and I still use only the canon because it works the best and takes the greatest pictures....

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
gina777416
Ormond Beach, FL



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fun loving, very happy with this product, attached to my camera, a nature lover, a pet owner

SEP
7
2007

Details:

4.0 mega pixels, multiple settings(manual, automatic, portrait, fast/action), video feature, sound settings (great for animal/baby pictures).

This camera is easy to use.  Just pick the setting, point and shoot.  Or you can set it to manual and mess around with the settings yourself for some very interesting outcomes.  You can also set it to take black and white photos, which is my favorite.  The fast/action setting is also great.  I take lots of action pictures of my dog and they come out great! 

It has a pretty good zoom for the more affordable camera and has really great picture...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
jazzybean01
Downieville, CA



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love photography, a woman, a comparison shopper, a person who enjoys quality

NOV
25
2007

 Yes It takes great photos and is easy to use with nice features. Of Course that only happens when the camera is not malfunctioning.I bought the camera and  had problems with it. It turns off when its not supposed to and sometimes the camera lens doesnt retract when the camera is off last time it stayed that way for 2 days before it finaly retracted. I sent it back to the manufacture for repairs as I was instructed to do and it took several months to get it back. Then it malfunctioned again after 1  month. I have never recieved any satisfaction

 

THANK YOU!


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3 star rating
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DawnLReed
Azusa, CA



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a person who enjoys quality, love photography

NOV
20
2007
I think Canon has made a niche in Digital cameras. CanonA 520  has a very good picture quality with 5x optical zoom. The LCD screen is also very good. The different picture options and function to adjust the lightning conditions are some great features. The menu is simple and its easy to transfer photos to computer for future storage. The battery life is also good compared to other digital cameras I have used before.
I am also impressed with its video quality. Ofcourse not  as good as of a camcorder but very good compared to other digital cameras I have seen or used before.

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4 star rating
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ashuatweb
Houston, TX



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attached to my camera, nature lover, Picky about pictures, Every day computer user, loving my digital camera

NOV
13
2007

I recomend this camera to everybody. Ive had it for 2 years and it still works as new. The best thing about it is that it has many features. I Love that I can record videos besides taking pictures. Canon always makes the best cameras; I do not trust any other brands.

Now, since it's been a couple of years since this camera came out, it will be much cheaper to get. This makes it a perfect gift; saves you money, and makes someone else happy.


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5 star rating
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nedashad87
Mesa, AZ



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loving my digital camera

MAR
17
2008
I have had the Canon PowerShot A520 for two years and it has been a wonderful tool for capturing my most special moments. This camera is wonderful. It takes beautiful pictures! The only problem that I've found with this camera is the fact that the lense collects dirt and grime and will often have trouble opening, causing the E18 error. Just take care of your camera and clean it often and you'll be set for any occassion.
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4 star rating
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natalee2186
Indiana, PA



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JUL
21
2009

- It's been a reliable camera that takes clear pics. Just point, focus and shoot.  It has many options that makes it easier to take pics.

- It also takes AVI video but it's limited to (3) minutes.

- Pics and video are stored on SD cards.  When one fills up, slide in another one.

- Take it with you anywhere so you won't get caught saying " I wish I had a camera! "


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4 star rating
2009 Reviewer
Salsero
Vancouver, WA



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looking for durability, cost-conscious, loving my digital camera, a comparison shopper, married, remote control fiend, expecting good, fair service, a woman

NOV
20
2007
The camera is small and light weight. Easy to use. Is durable. Worth the money spent. It does have delay in taking the picture which is not always good. But the camera itself is a good buy. The pictures normally turn out clear. Comes with software that helps you create a picture album. It is only 4.0 megapixels though. All I could afford at the time.


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4 star rating
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bpaeharris
Oklahoma City, OK



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loving my digital camera

OCT
14
2008
Canon PowerShot A520 is the best camera I have owned.  Simple yet high quality pictures.  The software is a little "querky" but does the job.  Good on batteries and a great zoom feature.  The only drawback is the year you have to wait when taking a picture, need to shoot a dozen to get a good action shot!
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4 star rating
Hooty
282161633



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loving my digital camera, a comparison shopper

DEC
11
2007
This camera was recommended to me by a friend who does amateur photography.  I wanted an easy to use digital camera that gives quality pics.  This camera fills the bill.  Simple point and shoot use, as well as takes short videos.  I've used this camera alot during our house hunting. 
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4 star rating
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svgdairy
East Berlin, PA



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MAR
14
2009
The Powershot A520 is a 4.0 mega pixel camera with very many features for the amount I payed for it. Its a little bulky in comparison to most cameras nowadays but would I would still recommend it. Check out the entire Powershot series for some amazing cameras.
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4 star rating
2009 Contributor
akathedrummer
Beverly Hills, CA



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loving my digital camera

AUG
3
2008
I love how easy the canon powershot is to use!  It is so nice to be able to use something that you don't really even need to read the manual and still get great pictures.
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5 star rating
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Teresap11
Eugene, OR



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