Canon PowerShot A570 IS
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
PowerShot A570 IS
Price
£250
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Phone
0870 514 3723
Megapixels (effective)
7.1
Max resolution
3,072 x 2,304
Lens data
f2.6-8.0 (35-140mm)
Zoom
4x opt, 4x dig
Focus / macro
45cm-inf/5cm
Shutter speed
15-1/2,000sec
ISO sensitivity
A, HI, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Exposure modes
A, P, AP, SP, M, 12 scene modes
Metering options
S, CW, E
Flash modes
A, Fon, Foff
Connectivity
USB, AV
Weight
175g (body only)
Dimensions
90 x 64 x 43mm
Batteries
AA, Ni-MH
Storage
SD, SDHC, MMC, 16MB MMC included
LCD
2.5"
Features
8/10
  
Plenty of features, including Face Detection technology, high ISO and manual shooting options
Build quality
8/10
  
A sturdy yet slimline compact that feels as though it could withstand a knock or two
Handling
8/10
  
It is easy to find everything that you need in the intuitive menu system, so you can swap settings in seconds
Quality of results
7/10
  
The images are good given that this is a low-priced compact, though noise is an issue at ISO 400 and higher
Value for money
8/10
  
Very good value at £250 with more manual features than you
could expect
Canon’s latest compact delivers excellent value for money, with impressive features and performance
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