Latest - Review and Sample Test Photos at RegHardware (added 19 December ‘07)
Canon PowerShot A460 features:
- 5.0 megapixel
- 4x optical zoom
- 2.0 inch LCD
- ISO up to 400
- 5 point AF system
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RegHardware - 19 December’07 - has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A460 and notes low light and increased digital noise is definitely a problem. Here’s an excerpt from their review verdict -
“When you consider that the Canon A460 offers features that would have been found on a camera costing several times more only a few years ago, it’s incredible to think how much technology has moved on. If you’re after value for money, then the A460 offers it in spades. We think that at this price point, you’re getting a decent camera with a solid set of features and a decent performance.”
Pocket-lint - 15 October’07 - has reviewed the Canon PowerShot A460 and thought the camera was not perfect but for the price this digital produces gre4at quality pictures and sound performance. Here’s review verdict -
“If you want a basic reasonably priced snapper, you’d be hard pressed to beat the PowerShot A460 and some day, perhaps, all entry-level camera makers will aspire to built point and shoot models this way.”
Digital Camera Info - 7/11/2007 - reviews the Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “The A460 only extends its ISO up to 400, limiting its use indoors and in low light conditions; however, its image quality and performance characteristics in bright conditions are decent. The A460 won’t be in the running for DCI Camera-of-the-Year, but it is a solid performer among near $100 models. Images from the A460 contained reasonably accurate colors, with acceptable dynamic range, and excellent white balance accuracy. We would have liked to see a stronger handling of noise at ISO 400, along with a wider sensitivity range, but it is after all, a $100-$150 camera. Among its direct competition, the A460 holds its own, though consumers willing to toss an extra $50-$100 in to the camera budget will find cameras of a different caliber.”
PC World - 6/23/2007 - reviews the Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “The zoom control is a little unusual–instead of having a separate wide-telephoto toggle, the camera uses the top and bottom positions of the four-way thumb control for zooming. The thumb control works well enough, though its function won’t be obvious to a first-time user, and its placement on the back makes the camera a bit awkward to operate one-handed.”
What Digital Camera Magazine - 6/16/2007 - reviews the Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “The A460 has a responsive five-point AF system, fast zooming action and a DIGIC II processor that whisks your images to the SD card with little delay. In use, there’s not much to complain about, especially given the ‘entry level’ price tag.”
LapTop Magazine - 6/5/2007 - reviews the Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “This digicam produced a passable snap of our colleague; however, a vase of yellow flowers looked fuzzy, with purple fringing surrounding the window in the background. Other images also appeared noisy.”
Imaging Resource - 5/28/2007 - reviews the Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “The digital camera market is jam packed with dirt-cheap digicams, but there are only a few in this under-$150 range that I would recommend to just about anyone. The Canon PowerShot A460 is just such a camera. Its 5-megapixel sensor is more than enough for the average snapshooter wanting to create 4×6 and 5×7 prints. The Canon A460’s shape and size are easy to bring along, and its use of two AA batteries makes it an easy choice, since compatible power is available anywhere. We found that in bright sunlight, the Canon A460 sometimes blew out highlights, but usually got it right everywhere else. I did miss the 9-point AiAF system, replaced by a 5-point system, but it’s certainly not a deal-breaker. The Canon A460 is not the fastest, nor the best, but it’s darn good for the money, and its 4x zoom gives you a little more zoom than the rest of the field.”
Pocket-lint - 5/2/2007 - reviews the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “First up, do not be put off by the camera “only†having 5-megapixel sensor. This simply means there are less noise problems to worry about at a given sensitivity and the more manageable file sizes generated means you get more shots onto whatever capacity storage you have in place.
Plus, this camera’s retail price of £119 belies a very nice snapping tool that hides a bit extra poke under the bonnet in terms of spec’ and usability. It may not be the prettiest camera out there and it may not be the fastest, but it takes nice pictures, is easy to use, and is worth every penny at that price.”
Cameras.co.uk - 3/28/2007 - reviews the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “There is a lot to like about the Powershot A460, but the noise levels and also the shutter lag times when the flash unit is being used are major causes of concern. The strong points include the natural colours and small amount of extra zoom on an entry level digital camera.”
PCMag - 3/7/2007 - reviews the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “The camera did very well on my resolution test, averaging 1,500 lines, which is at the top of the range for a 5MP camera. The A460’s 3.3-second bootup time was acceptable, but not super-quick. I found very little noticeable shutter lag. With no pincushion distortion and just a bit of barrel distortion at the wide-angle end of the zoom, the A460’s lens tested acceptably for an inexpensive point-and-shoot.”
KenRockwell - 2/27/2007 - reviews the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “Images are sharp. The lens doesn’t get soft in the corners. The colors are the usual great Canon colors I love.
If you’re an expert photographer with enough skill to shoot well enough to pick apart technical image quality, you’re not likely to own this camera. If you do, it’s very sharp, but the small CCD sensor gives slightly grainier (noisier) images than other point and shoots. Of course like every point and shoot, it’s always noisier than any DSLR like a Nikon D40.”
Steve’s Digicams - 2/20/2007 - reviews the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and writes, “as we have said with past “A” series models, the PowerShot A460 seems to “set the standard for the entry-level consumer point-n-shoot market”. The only negative I found with this camera was the incredibly slow flash recharge time, which is caused by the use of AA batteries. That said, I feel it will make a great choice for someone who is in the market for their first digital model, or one who just wants an inexpensive point-n-shoot. With a street price of US$149 or less, the Canon PowerShot A460 will be a hard one to beat in the affordable consumer category.”
CNET - 2/14/2007 - has reviewed the 5.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 and they rate it pretty low. The write, “he Canon PowerShot A460 would have been a good camera a few years ago, but these days it just doesn’t cut it. With only 5-megapixel resolution and horrible image noise, we can’t easily recommend this camera. Even among sub-$150 cameras, there are better choices out there.”
Sample Test Photos
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Specifications
[Official Canon Specifications]
Owners Manual
Press Release
Canon today updates its bestselling PowerShot range with three affordable new models the PowerShot A450, PowerShot A460 and PowerShot A550. Replacing the PowerShot A420 and PowerShot A430 respectively, the entry-level PowerShot A450 and PowerShot A460 add improved specifications while retaining the point-and-shoot simplicity of their predecessors. The 7.1 Megapixel PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for enhanced ease of use.
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