Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera

Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.25 of 5 (by 24 users)



Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera Review Summary

Thanks to the invention of digital cameras, photography today is much simpler than in the past and one camera that offers simplicity and quality is the Canon Powershot A530 Digital Camera. This digital camera is liked for its production of excellent pictures and for its intuitive design that makes picture taking a breeze. Lizygk says, "Its so easy to use, and the options are great, the quality and the computer compatibility makes me happier to have choosen this item." Nicomurd states, "The pictures are amazing and there are so many features." The Canon Powershot A530 Digital Camera is a “Great Camera with Fun Features”, but there are a few cons to this camera, like its short battery life and limited memory that will likely require the purchase of a good memory card. In spite of the cons, however, reviewers still like the Canon Powershot A530 Digital Camera and consider it one of the better Digital Cameras for basic photography needs.
42% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera as 5 stars
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50% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera as 4 stars
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4% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera as 3 stars
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No one rated Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera as 2 stars
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4% of people rated Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera as 1 star
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83% 83% of people recommend Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera 17% of people don't recommend Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera 17%
 

Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
29
2007
This is my second Canon supershot and i just love it!.  I am an amateur photographer and it is so easy to use this camera.  The pictures come out great.  I love the timing feature the most.  You can set the timer and take a million pictures.  The pictures come out great and it is so easy to download... review »
an amateur photographer, Picky about pictures

ddnicety
Cane Ridge, TN
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
30
2009

We have had this camera for about 3 years and have gotten lots of great use out of it and am so glad that we have it.  I will continue to use it until it dies or until we have the money to buy a newer more advanced camera.

As we all know technology changes so quickly and advances so quickly that what...

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reviewer 2009 Reviewer
somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

lauraloo75
West Nyack, NY
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Canon - PowerShot A530 Digital Camera Ratings and Reviews

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loving my digital camera

MAY
8
2009

Canon A30 Digital camera is one of my greatest investments. I did not spend a lot of money and I am the happiest girl of the planet with this camera, It has fallen, toddler gets it to take pictures, its in my bag always, its handy and it always works, batteries last a lot of time, pictures are pretty, videos had a lot of quality and I dont know why I didnt buy it before! Its so easy to use, and the options are great, the quality and the computer compatibility makes me happier to have choosen this item. My kids grandparents are really happy to receive pictures from their grandsons peridically...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
lizygk
Hidalgo, TX



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loving my digital camera

AUG
16
2008
hi every one i go this canon camera and i love it very easy to used


                                                                                                                                                                             

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5 star rating
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jannetblack
Dallas, TX



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somewhat tech savvy

AUG
19
2008
the canon powershot A530 is a great point-and-shoot digital camera, perfect for someone with moderate to no digital camera experience. start-up is very fast as is the processing, allowing for repeated shots to be taken seconds after taking it out of your pocket or purse (either of which it should fit into without much trouble). the resolution is quite high; shots can easily be blown up to 8x11 without a loss in quality. there isn't a whole lot of optical zoom, but this is the norm for this type camera, and its more than enough for your typical user. the different shooting modes are great as well,... review »
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4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
incrediblebrendan
Clarence, NY



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Picky about pictures, pc-user, Photo junkie, willing to pay for quality, practical, a busy person, scrapbooker, a parent

NOV
19
2007
Snap Snap Snap!!! There goes the pathalogical picture taker again...

Okay, I am back now! I love this camera, it is so easy and fun to use I am constantly taking pictures of my 3 kids and all their animals. This is a great way to keep the memories and still have the time to enjoy the moments. I am also the seriously addicted scrapbooker... this camera is great for taking along with me to all the fun places my kids love, it fits in my purse or coat pocket great and as long as I have extra batteries handy things are great!
It also allows you to take video! This is the perfcet solution for me as I...
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4 star rating
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AmandaPanda
Holland, MI



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loving my digital camera, somewhat tech savvy

JUL
10
2008
This camera is a powerhouse.  This is a great camera for the price.  I have always enjoyed photography, but I would still call it a hobby and myself an amature.  For a fairly cheap digital camera this is great.  The pictures are amazing and there are so many features.  For the novice it has all the general categories, i.e. action, indoor, fireworks, etc.  But for those a little more advanced it is great too.  You can adjust the aperature and shutter speeds, use filters, and it is compatible with extra lenses and flashes.  This has been a great camera for me.  I really enjoy it and I am... review »
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5 star rating
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nicomurd
Clarksville, TN



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SEP
3
2009

My Canon A530 digital camera is the most dependable fantastic picture taking instrument that I am thoroughly attached to.  It goes with me on cruises and captures moments that brings back memories.  I have had this for over 3-4 years and one year I misplaced it and was going on another cruise.  I bought another digital camera that went with us.  Could not see the screen in daylight so could not focus on what I wanted a picture of.  It was okay inside but the battery life was not good either.  Needless to say I celebrated the day I discovered my Canon was not lost.  It has taken some great...

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5 star rating
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GiftIdeas247
Sanford, NC



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Photo junkie

NOV
14
2007

We take pictures of everything and we've chewed up and spit out many popular brands of cameras.  Our Canon was the best investment thus far as far as bang for our buck and quality pictures.  I agree that the icons do get frustrating and rather confusing but once you figure out what is what, it's great! We can change color, do black and white and many other things right on the camera.  Plus, it doesnt' seem to use batteries as quickly as the others did.  Transfering pictures to computer is super super easy and it doesn't bog down my computer system with fancy installations.  It fits so well...

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5 star rating
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pacountrygirl
Polk, PA



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somewhat tech savvy

NOV
25
2008
My sister bought me this camera to use for the first time. I never had a digital, but My neice had the same camera and showed me how to use it.  If a nine year old can use it, so can you.  It is fairly small and comes with computer accessories to download pictures. That is all I do.  I take pictures, download them and send them to others or put them on my own computer to view.  I bought a bigger card since the one it comes with doesn't fit many.  It only uses 2 AA batteries which to me is easier than buying lithium batteries.  Not as tiny as the 2009 cameras, but good enough for me to put... review »
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5 star rating
silpugs
Philadelphia, PA



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carnivore, auntie to 3, nature lover, not rich, picture taker extraordinaire, appreciative of good service, laid-back, comedy fan

AUG
23
2007

There are loads of little icons on the Canon Power Shot A530 screen and menu that can be confusing and overwhelming at first if you're not savvy about cameras but once you get the hang of it...it's easy as pie!!!  I love how my pictures come out and all of the options I have once I transfer them to my computer.  I can get "artsy" and even get goofy with the cartoon option.  The kids love that too because we can print them out and they can then color them.  Over all, this camera is a nice, compact bundle of fun!!  


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4 star rating
Rebecca147
Milwaukee, WI



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loving my digital camera

JUL
27
2008
The Cannon Powershot A530 takes beautiful photos. It is easy to use, easy to move pictures from the camera to computer, and the software takes the guess work out of how to get it where it needs to go. Even my mother was able to use it successfully which says a lot about how easy it is to use, but it still has those extra features for the more experienced user. You can set it on auto and take your shot with ease, or you can set it any way you like. It is small enough to easily carry with you, but large enough for those people who have larger hands to be able to work it.
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4 star rating
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mindweavers
Hot Springs National Park, AR



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nature lover, a pet owner, willing to pay for quality, Every day computer user, picky about pictures, Experienced Parent, family's manager of memories, love to travel

DEC
17
2007
I received this camera a year ago and find it to be really easy to use and the pictures come out great. With a 4 optical zoom , I get the pictures I want at the price I can afford. The camera is small enough to fit inside my purse so I can carry it with me and not miss those important candid shots while out playing with my kids. It has a variety of settings that are easily changed to suit your needs.One negative, which I have found with most of my digital cameras though, is that it eats batteries really bad. Other than that I have no complaints about this one.
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4 star rating
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jdc657
Deltona, FL



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neat freak

AUG
22
2008
I read so many reviews on this camera before buying it and was very disappointed after buying it.  The pictures aren't that great and it eats batteries like crazy - even the rechargables.  The time between shots is way too long and the flash doesn't work for night time distance shots.  STILL looking for a great digital!  Its not very user friendly either.  My last camera I just picked up and started using it right away - you actually need to read the manual for this one.
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1 star rating
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tjp317
Mahopac, NY



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technically challenged

OCT
5
2009

The Cannon PowerShot A530 is a preety good camera. It is easy to use. I wish it had a more powerful optical zoom. Some of the pictures look so far away.

The night shot feature is terrible. Everytime I use it it looks like I moved. Pictures are blurry.

I like that it has one touch to transfer pictures to you computer. And to erase a picture it is super simple.

Over all I like my camera, just wish that it had a better zoom.


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4 star rating
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mom2angelandrew
Barnegat, NJ



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