Canon PowerShot A650IS - Expert Reviews

Pros: Excellent image quality; 6x optical zoom; optical image stabilization; LCD screen rotates 270 degrees; uses standard AA batteries

Cons: Bulky, heavy; compartment door hard to open and close; zoom sometimes delays between focal length settings

Verdict: Looking for a good compromise between a point-and-shoot and a digital SLR? Though a bit cumbersome, the A650 offers excellent image quality. Optical image stabilization and the 6x optical zoom provide added flexibility when shooting.

Review summary: This is a powerful "intermediate" user camera, more than point and shoot but a step down from a DSLR however it has 6x optical zoom and can take 12mega pixel images.

Verdict: My one gripe is that it is only plain 'AA' batteries there is an option for rechargeable but the model shown still needs the batteries to be removed to recharge. The one advantage of 'AA' is that you can always just buy a spare set anywhere

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot A650 IS proves that you don't need to invest in a dSLR to get manual options and large, detailed pictures. Featuring 12 megapixels and a range of shooting modes, the A650 IS gives you a great opportunity to control your images than mos

Pros: Great picture quality; manual exposure controls; flip-out screen

Cons: Sluggish performance; heavy and bulky; can't use a neck strap

Verdict: Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter. Its great picture quality and wealth of features make this an excellent secondary camera. It's also perfect

Review summary: Canon's newly-introduced Powershot A650 IS becomes their self-described

Review summary: The Canon Powershot A650 IS is one of the best value compact digital cameras you can find. Picture quality is some way above average and you will also find a wide range of features too. Recommended.

Pros: Picture quality - viewfinder - flip out and twist LCD screen - red eye correction tool

Cons: Skies can lose colour when the lens is zoomed in.

Verdict: The Canon Powershot A650 IS is one of the best digital compacts on the market. It has a number of highlights and picture quality is up there with the best. In terms of features it has more than most similar digital cameras and I am happy to recommend this