Canon - PowerShot A550 Digital Camera

Canon - PowerShot A550 Digital Camera Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.35 of 5 (by 20 users)



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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
19
2008

I had this camera for several years and loved it!  I dropped it quite a few times and it held up very well.  Eventually I used it at summer camp and ran over it with a golf cart.  However, I liked it so much that I bought another Canon. 

The pictures that the camera produced were excellent.  I really...

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ln9813
Stonewall, MS
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAY
5
2009

When I decided to replace my outdated digital camera, I researched like crazy.  Trying to get good quality without spending both arms and legs.  I finally went with the Canon PowerShot A550.

At first I loved it.  Good quality pictures, easy enought to use.  But I think what I liked about it was...

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Lutz, FL
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Canon - PowerShot A550 Digital Camera Ratings and Reviews

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loving my digital camera, an amateur photographer, family's manager of memories

DEC
19
2007
I have had this camera for several months and now I wonder why I never went to digital before.  It is easy to focus and shoot. I love getting the pictures developed. You can lighten the picture and zoom in on it while developing which I could never do with the old 35 mm cameras.  It is light and fits in my purse so I am always ready to shoot pictures. If this is your first digital camera it is a good one to start with. After you get used to it you might want to get a more elaborate one with more options and a better zoom.
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4 star rating
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rosieposie
Louisville, KY



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somewhat tech savvy

JUL
28
2008
I reviewed many cameras before making my purchase about two years ago.  I am a pet groomer and I wanted a camera that had quickness in turning on and taking a photo.  Pets don't have a "stay there" pose.  So, that was most important to me in buying this camera.  In purchasing it, I found that it did in fact have a quick response time in grabbing it and turning it on and clicking for a photo.  I also found that the type of memory card was easy to use at digital printing stands.  I really liked the compactness of the camera which I could throw into my small purses without feeling like I was... review »
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5 star rating
groomerone
Fort Worth, TX



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loving my digital camera

OCT
12
2009

The Canon PowerShot SD550 digital camera has been working out wonderfully for my family and I. This compact camera has an elegant and stylish design, while still maintaining it's funtionality and ease of use. It is small enough to fit into your pocket, which makes this a great camera to use if you're traveling or at a social fuction. It even provides you with a wrist attachement for easy access. Though prone to scratches, you probably don't have to worry about it breaking on you. This is a solid camera without being overly heavy. The zoom is easily accessible. There is also an auto flash...

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4 star rating
2009 Reviewer
Tokyokian
Orcutt, CA



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an early adopter, computer literate, just doing email, paying cash, in debt

OCT
2
2009

Incredible digital camera.  Small compact and is able to take beautiful pcitures.  It can detect faces and prints beautiful pcitures.  Yet small enough to put in your purse or pocket.  I would recommend aeveryone getting it becuause it is under 200 dollars and does an amazing job.  I use it all the time when I go hiking on the beach and out with friends.  It takes great pictures at night and day.  It even does well on moving objects when I take pcitures of moving objects.  It doesn't take with the case so you will have to buy the case and a little extra memory, however it does come with...

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5 star rating
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Alex19831111
Salt Lake City, UT



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JUL
23
2009

The Canon Power Shot A550 is one of the best available digital cameras on the market. What makes this one of the best is it's size, it's ease of use, and the great shots it takes! I just keep it in my purse on weekend getaways and I forget it's there. It's very light and compact and is ready to use at a moment's notice.

I received the camera as a fabulous wedding shower gift and I put it to use immediately! I got great photos of my shower, my "bachelorette" party, my wedding and my honeymoon in Europe. Now after two years, I'm still using it for all my vacations, my special occasions, and any...

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
RudysMom
Long Beach, CA



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somewhat tech savvy

OCT
27
2009

I was in New Mexico over the summer and had taken my husband camera on the trip which worked fine, until I dropped it and had to replace it right away. I went to a local office supply store and they had one Canon Powershot camera left. After careful study about this one with the salesman, I bought it. I loaded the memory card from the old camera right into the new one and was off taking pictures. The zoom is great, but can be somewhat fuzzy pictures. It's not a Nikon and you will not get Nikon quality pictures, but for the price, it is a good choice. Particularly if you are like me and do not care...

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4 star rating
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ellen68
Nashville, TN



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somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

FEB
7
2008

It's ok camera. I had to replace my Nikon.  This canon has sound with videos-Great. But I prefer my old Nikon. 

If you're clumsy, this camera doesn't take a drop as good as a Nikon.  Trying to find a better inexpensive camera that takes better indoor photos. 

  The colors are off for indoor lighting without the flash.    For indoors, I can't seem to find the right combination. Maybe it's the lighting of the room.  I have to switch back flourescent lighting because with tungsten, it's not soo great.

  For outdoors the colors come out vivid rather than true to color like the Nikon...

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3 star rating
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strokes08
New York, NY



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loving my digital camera

JUL
22
2008

My Canon Powershot A550 is one of the better digital cameras on the market, This is the second Powershot I've had and like it better than other brands I've used.  One of the nicest things about using the Canon this model you use rechargeable batteries anywhere, you aren't limited to the battery packs like the first Powershot G-2 that were very expensive.

Presently I'm photographing the construction on the bridge on RT.441 over Swatara Creek in Middletown. The job Superintenate said he never had an album from start to finish.  So I told him I don't mind doing it if he likes the shots and he said...

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5 star rating
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bjfinck
Middletown, PA



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a comparison shopper, value conscious, pc-user, a busy person, simple is good

NOV
20
2007
I did a fair amount of research online and I think I get the best value for my money with the camera.  Taking into consideration price, quality, ease of use and features, I haven't found a better camera than this one--unless you count its new brother, the A570!  In fact, I just bought the A570 for my parents--who aren't even comfortable hooking up a VCR.  Though I have a bit of experience with electronic things, I am by no means an electronics wiz.  Yet I was able to take this right out of the bos and put it to work.  It takes great pictures (some of which I have had blown up to 14x 14 and... review »
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5 star rating
BcOneSeven
Newville, PA



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a busy person, cost-conscious, appreciative of good service, willing to pay more for quality, willing to pay for quality

NOV
20
2007
I recently switched to the Canon Powershot A550 when my last camera (not a digital camera) was destroyed due to water damage.  I take a lot of outdoor shots of wild birds and other wildlife as a hobby and I have to say that I got clearer shots with my last camera!  However, the powershot A550 is far superior for family portraits, close-ups, and other such shots that the average family person would use this camera for.   Overall, I like this camera-  but if you are looking to do more nature photography, this is not for you.  Canon does make a better camera for nature shots, but it's somewhere... review »
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4 star rating
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mamalern
Baton Rouge, LA



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loving my digital camera

SEP
25
2009

I received this Canon camera as a christmas gift last year and I love it!!!  I have a 2 year old and it takes great pictures of her running, jumping, and every other time she won't sit still.  I have never had a problem or taken a bad picture with it. The photo quality is just absolutley amazing!   The only bad part is that it won't even turn on with cheap batteries, it likes energizer the best.  But they last a good while. The zoom is great and easy to use, I can zoom in 16 times and still have a good picture.  I would reccommend it to everyone!


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5 star rating
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kaybaby793
Latrobe, PA



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an early adopter, loving my digital camera

FEB
26
2008
Easy to use, produces great pictures, controls are simple.  I have four dogs and it gets great shots of them running with little to no distortion of the photo.  It's a real pleasure to take this on vacation because I can be confident that the pictures I take will be great. This is my second digital camera and provides a lot better quality picture.  Software that comes with the camera makes it simple to download photos on to your computer and categorize them. 
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5 star rating
WeimieMom
The Colony, TX



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loving my digital camera

APR
22
2009

We use the Canon Powershot camera at work and it seemed pretty nice, so I bought one for personal use. Outdoor photos are always perfect. Flash photos indoor are pretty good, but redeye is common. It's awfully fast and shutter lag is non-existent, very nice for a lower end 7mp camera. I'd consider stepping up to a model with pop-up flash if most of your photos will be of people (to minimize red eye), otherwise, it's a great unit especially given the entry price.


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4 star rating
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