The cameras in the Canon Powershot series are consistently among most popular sold today. And with solid budget-priced cameras like the A520 it is easy to see why.
Reviews:
CNET: “Strong image quality and a good mixture of manual and automated exposure controls make the Canon PowerShot A520 a low-cost option for snapshooters and enthusiasts alike.”
Steve’s Digicams: “There’s a lot to like about the Canon PowerShot A520. 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 A520′s image quality is very good, with sufficient resolution for 8×10-inch prints even after a moderate amount of cropping.”
Digital Photography Review: “It would be hard to find a more suitable first digital camera for the novice digital photographer than the PowerShot A520. No matter what the situation, the A520 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.”
Product Information:
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Pros:
Good image quality, good set of manual controls, good battery life, zoom flash, quick burst mode,
Cons:
Long recycle time, high noise at ISO 400, focus can be slow
Bottom Line: At the time of this article, the Powershot A520 can be purchased for as little as around $170 -$200. For a 4 megapixel camera with good picture quality, the A520 provides an excellent value for the money.
If you are looking for a 3 megapixel camera with the same functionality and quality of the A520 – for around $20 -$50 less, try the Canon Powershot A510.
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