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Canon A720 IS

Reviewed February 2008

Our Opinion

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

Class: 8 megapixel

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

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Body Ergonomics Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort of use. 9 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
9
LCD Screen Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, color accuracy, and image sharpness. 8 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.
7
Interface Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions. 6.5 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.
7
Software Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software. 5 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.
8
Power Usage Based on battery consumption. 8 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
9
Total: 7.8 Total: 8

Positives

Negatives

  • Excellent outdoor performance.'
  • Comfortable to hold.
  • Good power –to-size performance
  • Some function labeling confusing.
  • Erase All limited to menu option
  • Video visually noisy
  • Inconsistent use of ± and FUNC/SET buttons when working with menus
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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