Canon PowerShot A700

188 reviews

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usability (52)
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stabilizer (8)
memory (4)
contrast (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 188 reviews of Canon PowerShot A700. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the zoom and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and performance are also mentioned favorably. The contrast and memory get less positive reviews, and comments about the sensor and storage are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot A700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot A700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon PowerShot A700 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Some have doubts about the image quality and portability.

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

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot A700

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Canon PowerShot A700 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and durability. The image quality and performance also get good feedback. There are some negative views about the price, while there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot A700

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Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com)

Image quality

Canon PowerShot A700

Easy-to-use exposure and focus controls; 6X zoom range; solid image quality; usable ISO 800.

LCD washes out; sluggish flash recycling.

The Canon PowerShot A700's useful 6X zoom range, decent image quality, almost-acceptable ISO 800 performance, and full manual controls will catch the attention of photo enthusiasts and snapshooters.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot A700 Review

Announced just before PMA in February, the A700 is the new flagship of the ever-growing 'A' series of affordable feature-laden PowerShot models. As well as sporting a 6x (35-210mm equiv) optical zoom and 2.5-inch screen the A700 is the first of many...

Good resolution, clean and detailed results Natural, accurate color Good edge-to-edge sharpness Useful 35-210mm equiv. 6x zoom lens Fast, reliable focus Reliable exposure and white balance Sophisticated and comprehensive range of features and controls...

Clipped highlights and occasional exposure problems in bright, contrasty conditions Occasional clipping of very bright reds and yellows in bright conditions Zoom is a bit jumpy (not enough steps between 35 and 210mm) No ISO button Slow flash recycling...

Canon's A series PowerShots have proved very popular with photographers, thanks to the winning combination of keen pricing, a full and comprehensive feature set and solid build quality. The A700 is no exception, and will no doubt prove just as popular....

Apr, 2006

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

Canon Powershot A700

Physical Views The A700 compared to an average CD disc. The Powershot A700 and the 5-megapixel Powershot A530 . Continue on to Features & Controls Powershot A700 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 6.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Canon Powershot A700 review

Early this year, just before the start of the PMA 2006, Canon introduced an entire new series of digital cameras. Most of these new models are now gradually becoming available for digital camera reviews. Such is also the case with the Canon PowerShot...

With the introduction of the Canon PowerShot A700, Canon have added the flagship of the PowerShot A series digital cameras to their assortment. The camera has plenty to offer and features a variety of setting options. The Canon A700 holds an attractive...

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon Powershot A700

Featuring a 6x optical zoom, 6.0-megapixel CCD, automatic, partial, or fully manual exposure control, and a wide range of preset shooting modes, the Canon A700 is another fine addition to Canon's A-series of digital cameras. Built on the same...

Full Manual control (PASM) ; Vibrant, appealing color ; Good skin tones ; Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well ; Better than average exposure accuracy ; Better than average shutter response ; Good lens, sharp corners, low chromatic...

Only average speed from shot to shot ; Contrast is a little high, tends to lose highlight and shadow detail under harsh lighting ; Zoom lens could stand having a few more steps (14 settings across 6x makes for somewhat large steps) ; No image...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Canon PowerShot A700

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6X optical zoom lens offers more zoom power than on other entry-level cameras ; Very good photo quality; ISO 200 and 400 settings are usable for small prints ; Large 2.5" LCD display is usable in low light (though see issues below) ; Full manual...

LCD doesn't flip-out and rotate like on A610/A620; resolution could be better ; Some redeye ; Can only record about 8 minutes of VGA video due to 1GB file size limit ; Plastic tripod mount ; No rechargeable batteries bundled; tiny memory card included

If you want a compact digital camera with more zoom power than other cameras in this class, then the PowerShot A700 is well worth a look. The 6X zoom comes in handy for occasional nature and sports shooting (though an ultra zoom will get you...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Camera Review: Canon PowerShot A700

Behold the new flagship of the Canon PowerShot A-Series: The PowerShot A700. This model incorporates all of the features included on the mid-level A540, plus much more. New features in the A700 include 6-megapixel resolution along with a retractable 6x...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : MyMac (mymac.com)

Canon PowerShot A700

When I decided to buy a new digital camera in June it wasn't an easy decision. While I am not particularly talented, I expect a good deal from a digital camera.

Feb, 2007

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Canon Powershot A700 and A710 Digital Camera Review

The next step in Canon Powershot development after the 500 and 600 series, is the A700 series. The A700 model incorporates 22 shooting modes from fully automatic to fully manual to achieve optimum results for any photographic application. The new...

Jan, 2007

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