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Canon PowerShot A640

Reviewed April 2007

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 10 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 10
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 8 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy and power.		 9
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with default metering pattern.		 9
Software
Based on functionality bundled software.		 10 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 9
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption —(with rechargeable batteries)
 9 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 9
Total: 9 Total: 9.2

Positives

Negatives
  • Excellent image quality.
  • Very low-distortion lens with no chromatic aberration.
  • Low noise from 80 to 200 ISO.
  • 2.5-inch pivoting LCD monitor.
  • Fully useable ISO range.
  • Fast to operate.
  • Well-priced.
  • 2.5-inch monitor's resolution a bit low for its size.
  • Optical viewfinder shows only part of the frame being captured.
  • Red-eye reduction flash mode requires accessing the menu.

Approximate Retail Price: (April 2007)
Canada $ 430
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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