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Canon PowerShot A530

5.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (512)
    8.3 8.3 from 512 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.4 7.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    5.8 5.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (25)
    7.2 7.2 from 25 reviewers
  • Features (36)
    6.5 6.5 from 36 reviewers
  • Ease of use (114)
    6.7 6.7 from 114 reviewers
  • Performance (22)
    6.4 6.4 from 22 reviewers
  • Picture quality (83)
    6.7 6.7 from 83 reviewers
  • Durability (39)
    6.5 6.5 from 39 reviewers
  • Overall quality (11)
    6.8 6.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Looks (9)
    6.7 6.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Playability (29)
    5.7 5.7 from 29 reviewers
  • Battery performance (33)
    5.4 5.4 from 33 reviewers
  • Display (20)
    5.1 5.1 from 20 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (20)
    6.6 6.6 from 20 reviewers
  • Equipment (2)
    7.3 7.3 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    6.0/10
    25 April 2006

    The Canon PowerShot A530 is a solid budget camera that could do with a shot of adrenaline Read more

    • Robust controls and features, Logical design
    • Lacklustre performance, Noisy, high-ISO photos, Awkward zoom switch

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    10 July 2007

    Featuring a 5.0-megapixel CCD a 4x lens and a full range of exposure control, the PowerShot A530 is another fine addition to Canon's A-series of Read more

    • Full Manual control, Vibrant, appealing color, Good skin tones, Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well, Better than average expos...
    • No Aperture or Shutter Priority modes, Only average speed from shot to shot, Movie mode offers only 10fps at 640x480 or 20fps at 320x240, Average s...

  3. Digital Photography Interface

    Digital Photography Interface
    6.9/10
    7 September 2009

    I'll make this short and simple, the A530 is a watered down A540 which sells at a lower price. Read more

    • Nice 4x zoom lens, Good (not excellent) battery life, Full manual mode, Unlimited, fast continuous shooting, Fast performance, Produces good photos...
    • Small LCD with low resolution, No priority modes; incompatible with conversion lenses, Overall performance could be faster and better; especially a...

  4. PhotoAxe

    8 September 2011

    Unlike most og the compact digital cameras on the market (which usually feature 3x optical zoom), this Canon A530 comes with 4x optical zoom . Read more

  5. Digital Camera Review

    Digital Camera Review
    24 July 2006

    The Canon Powershot A530 is what I would call a compact digital camera. It will just fit into a shirt or pants pocket at 3.56 x 2.52 x 1.70 in (90.4 x... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. A, A, are you ready to play?

    7.6/10
    Reviewer: davidbuttery, Ciao
    14 October 2011

    Introduction For many years Canon's A series of budget compacts were seen, generally with some justification, as among the best such digital cameras Read more

    • Pleasing results, good quality lens, well built and good to handle
    • Slightly disappointing LCD, poor movie mode, limited manual controls

  2. A Great First Camera!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Sam, Amazon
    7 September 2011

    My aunt gave me this camera a few years ago, and it has been the best digital camera I've owned. Read more

  3. CNET

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mark Godbold, CNET
    3 December 2006

    I've just changed from a cheap digital camera to this canon. The photos are good and everyone has found it easy to use. Read more

    • The whole family can use it. The price. A viewfinder.
    • Nothing.

  4. Canon Powershot A530: A, A, are you ready to play?

    Dooyoo
    7.6/10
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    12 August 2007

    Not quite as well-specced as the A540, but nevertheless a good, well made and featureful camera Read more

    • Pleasing results, good quality lens, well built and good to handle
    • Slightly disappointing LCD, poor movie mode, limited manual controls

  5. Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera (5.3MP, 2592x1944, 4x Opt, 16MB SD Memory Card)

    10/10
    Reviewer: chiefgtx, pcworld.com
    2 weeks ago

    I keep reading reviews about the battery life being short. the memory card being small and the picture quality. Read more

    • outstanding camera for the money.
    • battery life.

  • WikiFreak Description

Are you looking for a camera which will be appealing to the entire family, then you should consider taking a closer look at the Canon PowerShot A530. As CNET puts it, this camera will be appealing to just about anyone that is looking for a very inexpensive camera which is actually worth the value. They also claim that this camera produces pretty good quality photos in just about each and every situation, even outdoors, which is one of the main reasons that it is so appealing. It is the perfect camera for…

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Are you looking for a camera which will be appealing to the entire family, then you should consider taking a closer look at the Canon PowerShot A530. As CNET puts it, this camera will be appealing to just about anyone that is looking for a very inexpensive camera which is actually worth the value. They also claim that this camera produces pretty good quality photos in just about each and every situation, even outdoors, which is one of the main reasons that it is so appealing. It is the perfect camera for any family picnic. Another thing that CNET likes about this camera is the color quality which it has to offer. Unfortunately, one of the main downfalls of this camera is the fact that it does take quite a long time between pictures.

CNET agrees that the Canon PowerShot A530 is an ideal digital camera for anyone who is on a budget and is looking for an affordable camera. They believe that it produces good pictures in environments that are well lit. They also feel that it has some really good features which makes it a good camera for people who are on a budget. However, they do think that there are better cameras out there which can provide you with better performance. Overall, it is safe to say that if you are looking for a great outdoorsy camera, a camera which will help you save a lot of money, or if you are just looking for a camera for beginners, then chances are that the Canon PowerShot A530 is the perfect choice for you. Those who are more interested in a camera which will give them the ability to not be able to miss a shot with high-speed performance, should look elsewhere for a digital camera, as the Canon PowerShot A530 is not an ideal choice for you.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The PowerShot A530 features ISO 800 so you can enjoy flash-free shooting for longer. Combined with 5.0 Megapixels and a 4x optical zoom, this compa…

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  • taking pictures at gigs

    Can anyone advise me how i can get the best pictures at gigs? I tried to take some pictures in a dark light with bright lights on stage and they were all blurry!! What am i doing wrong?

    Answered by nilufer 2009-06-05:

    You should adjust your flash and don't move when you are taking a

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