In a nutshell, the Canon Powershot A510 offers all of the quality and features of its big brother – the A520, but with a more affordable 3 megapixel solution.
Reviews:
Steve’s Digicams: “There’s a lot to like about the Canon PowerShot A510. With automatic and scene modes for the beginner, and manual, shutter-priority and aperture-priority modes for the advanced user, it has appealing features for every member of your family. It is small and light enough that you’ll want to have it with you all the time, never missing a photo op. The A510′s image quality is excellent, with sufficient resolution for 8×10-inch prints. Fill out your kit with a 512MB SD memory card and two pair of AA NiMH batteries and you’ll be good to go for shooting an all day family event.”
Digital Photography Review: “Everything we said about the PowerShot A520 applies equally to the A510; it would be hard to find a more suitable first digital camera for the novice digital photographer on a budget. No matter what the situation, the A510 turns out perfectly exposed and focused results shot after shot. And the fact that as well as idiot-proof ‘point and shoot’ modes and scene modes you get a full array of manual options means it’s a camera that you can grow with as your skills develop.”
CNET: “Sometimes less is more. Although priced $50 less and offering 800,000 fewer pixels, this junior version of the Canon PowerShot A520 produced better image quality and superior performance. A replacement for the popular PowerShot A75, it is smaller and lighter than its predecessor. It’s also a veritable bargain, with plenty of automation for beginners and a full complement of manual controls for photo enthusiasts looking for a casual camera to supplement, say, their digital SLR.”
Product Information:
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Pros:
Impressive image quality, zoom flash, versatile burst mode, excellent build quality, good manual controls
Cons:
Long flash recycle time, larger than many digital cameras, focus can be slow
Bottom Line: If you are looking for a high quality, value priced, 3 megapixel camera – this is the one for you. You would be hard-pressed to find a better deal on another digital camera. (Retails for around $160)
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