computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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For photographers on a budget, there are plenty of compact cameras available at the lower end of the market but few are any good.Cheaply made lenses, poor construction and sub-standard image quality are common, and it's often hard to tell whether you'r...
Good picture quality for a camera of its price; good value; very easy to use...
Functional design; no rechargeable battery included; not many options or features...
With decent performance at a rock-bottom price, the A800 is several notches above most other similarly priced cameras...
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At one time all digital cameras were made this way. Fashioned obviously from plastic with a blue-grey hue and power coming courtesy of two bog standard AA batteries, they were viewed as PC peripherals rather than the lifestyle accessories of today. Up...
Easy to use point and shooter, inexpensive...
Bulkier and less style-orientated than your average pocket camera, obviously plastic build, no HD video or HDMI output, memory card costs extra...
For those with between £60 and £80 to spend on a snapshot camera for the kids or the mother-in-law, the A800 offers fair value for money, an easy to use feature set and fair results. For what’s being asked here it’s hard to grumble about what’s been le...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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Bulkier than most digital compact cameras and with a child-proof look about it, Canon's new PowerShot A800 is aimed at handbag amateurs and folk who are purely interested in cheap digital photography. The good news is that it meets that brief with apl...
Batterypowered; easy to operate; reliable pictures...
Too big for a shirt pocket; some blur; poor video.
Although the A800's list price is a touch optimistic - we're sure it will be hugely discounted soon - Canon's latest will be a welcome addition to the shortlist for those on a budget. An increasingly rare thing even in the budget market, this back-to-b...
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For Canon, the PowerShot A800 is as basic as it gets. The A800 is Canon's entry-level compact camera, and as you'd expect for 60 quid, it's a no-frills affair.No-frills doesn't necessarily mean dumbed-down, however, and there's actually quite a lot to lik...
Easy to use Reliable Smart Auto mode Longer battery life...
Dumpy, lardy looks No HD video recording Some Scene Modes a tad pointless...
7. PowerShot A800: Specification list...
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This is another from the range of small pocket cameras produced by Canon. The Ixus range normally has solid batteries and the PowerShot range – as with this – normally are controlled by ‘AA’ batteries to power the unit...
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Canon isn't one to cut corners with its cameras, but it has trimmed the A800 down to its absolute bare essentials. The plastic, bulbous body is designed to accommodate two AA batteries (with rechargeables sold separately), the lens is a simple 3.3x zoo...
Features and performance are in line with the rock-bottom price, but it punches above its weight for image quality...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:27
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One of Canon’s most inexpensive compacts, the PowerShot A800 has an RRP of a fantastic £79. At such at reasonable price, we had to put it to the test to see if it could uphold the manufacturer’s great reputation for quality. The A800 is powered by two...
A great budget camera capable of shooting images to a good standard, the A800 will suit first-time photographers looking for a simple, easy-to-use compactOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques. Alt...
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Cameras.co.uk Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:27
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The Canon Powershot A800 is a fairly typical entry level digital camera. It has 10 megapixels and a 3.3x optical zoom lens. You should find this camera easy enough to use. There are four different coloured versions available. These are black, silver...
There is a lot to like about the Canon Powershot A800, but there are some clear weaknesses too. Whether or not this camera is right for you will depend partly on how troublesome shutter lag is to you and whether or not you would like a larger, clearer...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:25
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With such a low price tag you could forgive the A800 for scrimping on features, although at first glance this isn't necessarily the case. The model features a 3.3x optical zoom, covering a focal range of 37-122mm, as well as a 10MP CCD sensor. Canon's...
Extremely low price tag, good performance, impressive image quality...
Substandard LCD screen, slightly limited specification...
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etechreviews.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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Canon PowerShot A800 is a no-frills point and shoot camera that offers great value, surprisingly good images and dead-simple operation. It is very easy to use and provides nice images, despite its low price. It is a new entry level camera in the extens...
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techtree.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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Expert Review MRP: Rs 4495Street Price: has sent us a camera which promises to deliver a never before seen price to performance ratio. The is a 10 MP camera with a 3.3x optical zoom with auto-focus. Sporting features such as , low light sensitivit...
The Canon PowerShot A800 exhibits surprisingly amazing performance for a digicam in its price range. While there is an obvious lack of programmability, it shines with its excellent colour and detail capture. It is very easy to use and is portable enoug...
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about.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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With sub-$100 cameras, you expect some drawbacks. That's why they are priced where they are. The Canon PowerShot A800 definitely has some drawbacks, primarily that its autofocus and response times are very slow. Shot to shot delays are especially bothe...
Inexpensive camera, Completely automatic, very easy to use, Uses AA batteries, which is handy when traveling, Autofocus is sharp most of the time...
A800 has slow response times, even for a budgetpriced camera, Colors seem to be dull, especially with indoor photos, Camera body seems a bit chunky, Zoom lens creates some noise and moves in a jerky motion, Autofocus is slow, especially in low light, so you'll want to prefocus by pressing shutter halfway...
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2012-01-25 01:26:26
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3.00 At $89.99 (list) the 10-megapixel PowerShot A800 is the least-expensive Canon sells. Unsurprisingly, this pocket shooter lacks in features, but it covers the basics, and there's something to be said for its simple experience. It also deliver...
Inexpensive under$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate...
Lacks optical image stabilization. No highdef video capture. Lowresolution LCD.
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At $89.99 (list) the 10-megapixel PowerShot A800 is the least-expensive digital camera Canon sells. Unsurprisingly, this pocket shooter lacks in features, but it covers the basics, and there's something to be said for its simple experience. It also del...
Inexpensive under-$100 price. Sharp photos. Simple to operate.
Lacks optical image stabilization. No high-def video capture. Low-resolution LCD.
This pocket camera comes with compromises, but a $90 price tag and dead-simple operation help balance the Canon PowerShot A800's lack of optical image stabilization and HD-video capture. Buy it now...
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The Canon PowerShot A800 is the cheapest model in Canon's extensive range of compacts, with a street price of just £70 / $80. This doesn't mean that the A800 is not worth a look, though, with a sensible spec of a 10 megapixel sensor, 3.3x zoom and 2.5...
Apart from a few new shooting modes and a questionable cosmetic overhaul that actually makes the camera slightly more difficult to use, it's difficult to see just what Canon have added to the new Powershot A800 to justify its release. The biggest impr...
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The Canon PowerShot A800 is a budget compact with a 10 Megapixel sensor, 3.3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Announced in January 2011, it is the cheapest and most basic PowerShot money can buy. It replaces the A490 / A495 launched a ye...
Excellent image quality, Sturdy build quality, Long life from 2 x AA batteries, Blur Reduction Scene mode.
No image stabilisation, Limited 37mm wide angle, No menu Hints and Tips, No AV cable for TV viewing.
Canon PowerShot A800 verdict The Canon PowerShot A800 is a 10 Megapixel budget compact with a 3.3x optical zoom lens starting at 37mm (equivalent) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. It's the entry level A-Series PowerShot, replacing the A490 and A495 which...
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