Canon PowerShot A720 IS Reviews

We have analyzed the reviews for the Canon PowerShot A720 IS using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: The Canon PowerShot A720 IS is very good. Although there were concerns with the flash capability, reviewers enjoy the photos, great zoom,...

superior battery life, brilliant display, excellent features, exceptional handling, excellent photos, excellent portability, extraordinary price, exceptional user interface, extraordinary user manual, fantastic video mode, outstanding zoom.

lousy flash.

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Canon knows not to fix what isn't broken. Last year's PowerShot A710 IS impressed us with its broad suite of features, solid design, and good value. The 8-megapixel PowerShot A720 IS does little to change that formula, sticking very close to the path trav...

Great image quality at lower ISOs; manual exposure controls; quick nonflash performance.

Long flash recycle time; highest ISO settings very noisy.

Unless you plan to shoot primarily in low light, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a solid, affordable camera that produces great-looking pictures.

Canon launched the PowerShot A720 IS with optical image stabilization in August 2007 as a full-featured camera at an economic price.

Easy handing with ergonomic hand grip, Optical Image Stabilization included in a budget camera, 6x optical zoom lens and option to buy accessory lens  converters for extended zoom, Plenty of manual control, Fantastic color accuracy, White balanc...

Bulky body design, High noise levels, especially at 800 and 1600 ISO, Poor dynamic range above 80 ISO, Annoying Playback mode switch, Out-of-date, ugly menu system, Slow burst rate, Limited built-in editing functions

With its 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, updated face detection system, and abundance of manual functions, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a strong case for new point-and-shooters.