Canon PowerShot A590 IS

Whether you're just looking for an inexpensive, flexible camera or a secondary shooter for when you're not schlepping around your dSLR, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS is a great choice. While it's not the prettiest camera on the market, its high image qualit...

Great picture quality; fast shutter speed; broad manual feature set

Chunky appearance; slow shot-to-shot time with the onboard flash enabled

The Canon PowerShot A590 IS's manual exposure controls and surprisingly sharp pictures make it a great choice for almost anyone looking for a sub-£150 shooter

For a bargain-bin price the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot of features: 8Mp resolution, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, face detection and a small-but-serviceable 2.5in LCD screen.

Photos from the Canon PowerShot A590 IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its optic...

For a budget-priced camera the A590 IS offers a wealth of creative features.

Considering its low price, the PowerShot A590 IS offers an amazingly complete list of features, with high-performance optical image stabilisation, a useful range of manual controls and exceptionally good performance, especially in low light conditions. Bu...