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Canon PowerShot A300

Canon PowerShot A300
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alaScore 83

322 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 322 reviews of Canon PowerShot A300. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the performance and battery. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the focus, while many are critical about the reliability and energy efficiency.

price, usability, image quality, battery, performance

zoom, shutter, energy, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the portability and image quality. The battery and price are also appreciated. Many are negative about the shutter, while opinions are divided on the performance.

usability, price, battery, image quality, portability

shutter

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Denny Atkin (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot A300 review

 

Canon PowerShot A300

Excellent image quality; inexpensive; VGA movie mode; fast continuous-shooting mode; autofocus-assist lamp; uses standard AA batteries.

No optical zoom; short flash range; barrel distortion around edges of pictures; saves only JPEG files.

Budget buyers who don't need a zoom lens will get their money's worth in features and picture quality from the A300.

Jun, 2003
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Canon Powershot A300

 

Continue on to Page Two Powershot A300 Specifications Image sensor: 1/ 2.7 in. CCD (Total number of pixels: approx. 3.3 million) Effective Pixels: Approx. 3.2 million Lens: 5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 33 mm), F3.6 Digital Zoom: Maximum Approx. 5.1x...

Apr, 2003
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Canon PowerShot A300 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

The Canon name has been associated with high quality cameras and lenses for so long that nearly every photographer, regardless of skill level, is familiar with the brand. In the digital arena, Canon's continued their history of innovation with a broad...

May, 2003
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Canon Powershot A300

 

The Canon A300 proposes to offer the entry-level solution to digital camera users new to the field. Packed with a host of features and a 3.2 mega pixel CCD sensor, this little camera produces good pictures but is flawed by some silly mistakes in its...

Macro mode to 5cm

Small screen, can’t synchronise optical and digital zooms

Overall as a starter's camera this is an okay place to start. At £200 canon offers a camera that is good on the image side of things, but let down by a few annoyances on the design side. It would be nice to have an optical zoom on this model as well as...

Dec, 2003
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Expert review by (digicamreview.co.uk)

Canon Powershot A300

 

with sample pics etc

Very sharp clear pictures - good focusing (5 point clever stuff) ; Excellent macro mode ; Great movie mode with sound, 640x480/15fps is quite rare for this price range ; Good size optical viewfinder ; Compression levels are not too harsh, and there's a...

The front lens cover is used as an on/off button

Mar, 2004
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Expert review by : R. Mohan (techtree.com)

Canon Powershot A300

 

We covered the 2 MP and the 5 MP digital cameras from Canon recently. Now, it's time to take up their average, i.e., a 3.2 megapixel camera, the Powershot A300. While Canon has without any doubt ruled the world of analog photography with its range of...

Dec, 2003
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Canon Powershot A300

 

Released in March 2003, the Canon Powershot A300 replaces the entry level A200. It has a 3.2 megapixel CCD sensor and has a fixed focal lens (ie no zoom). UK Readers Buy theCanon Powershot A300 Digital Camera here The A300 has a sliding front cover...

It is a well laid out camera (although a little 'boxy' to look at) and is easy to use. Macro mode is effective, it shoots at 5cm from its subject and produces good close up images. It does have some manual settings including ISO settings, Exposure...

Dec, 2003
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

canon a300

 

Canon PowerShot A300 A review by K1v4 on Canon PowerShot A300 Mar 20, 2009 Author's product rating: Photo Quality OK Range of Features Good Ease of Use Easy Design & Look OK Value for Money Good value for money Advantages: 3 . 2 - Megapixel CCD for...

good

none

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A300 Review

 

The shutter speed range of the A300 is among the widest in its class with a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 second. Combining this speed with the lens's f/5.6 minimum aperture setting makes the A300 ideal for daylight photography and fast-moving...

Cheap cam with lots of stuff

design, not good

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Canon PowerShot A300: My First Digital Camera

 

My Canon Powershot A300 is my very fisrt Digital Camera that I bought. During the time of its release, the Canon Powershot A300 is one hell of a camera. With its 3.2 Mega pixel camera for its price is a really great buy. The quality of the picture is...

can record video and still images

No optical zoom

Mar, 2009
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