I feel like I spent a year researching digital cameras before finally purchasing the Canon Powershot A570. I have been very pleased with my purchase. Although the design may look a bit clunky, I have come to like the hand grip. This camera can easily fit in a coat pocket or small purse, and yet has much to offer in the way of options. When I don't want to lug along my huge SLR camera, I know that the Powershot will still do a great job of capturing the photo opportunity as I envision it. In addition to a variety of preset options (which I don't really use, so can't comment on those), there are aperture and exposure priority options, as well as a fully manual setting. This camera is great for point-and-shoot as well as for those that want to be more creative with their shots. I have been very pleased with the quality of my photos.
Canon - PowerShot A570 IS Digital Camera is recommended by MsNelson
Compact Digital Camera
Compact Digital Camera
Compact Digital Camera
Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
Features
Auto Flash
Auto Flash
Auto Flash
Digital Viewfinder
LCD Panel
Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction
Megapixels
5
7
7
7.1
8
Optical Zoom
At least 16x
At least 3x
At least 4x
At least 4x
Key Features
Image Sensor Type CCD
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.39 lb.
Family Line Canon PowerShot
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Digital Zoom 4x
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 140 mm
Digital Zoom 4x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Range 18 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range 2 - 18 in. (w) / 12 - 18 in. (t)
Focal Length 5.8 - 23.2 mm
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel
Image Resolutions 640 x 480
Image Sensor Type CCD
Video
Video Resolutions 320 x 240
Video Speed 30 fps
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format AVI
Exposure Control
Aperture Range f2.6/f5.5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance Auto
Frames Per Second 1.7 Frames
Storage
Memory Type Multimedia Card
Compression Modes Fine
Compression Type JPEG
File Size (High Res.) 2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds Auto
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions Flash Off
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Panel With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size 2.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Interfaces
Interface Type USB 2.0
Video Interface Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 120 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 2 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Dimensions
Width 3.52 in.
Depth 1.69 in.
Height 2.53 in.
Weight 0.39 lb.
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries
Release Date March, 2007
MPN 1773B001
Product ID 40940648
Exterior Color Silver
UPC 013803078442
Family Line Canon PowerShot