LetsGoDigital has reviewed the Canon Powershot A520. The PowerShot A520 is the successor to the PowerShot A85 with enhanced compactness and functions. The Canon A520 digital camera is equipped with an approximately 4.0 million camera effective pixel 1/2.5-inch Charge Coupled Device (CCD). The DIGIC Imaging Processor speeds precise image handling, and when teamed with iSAPS technology, results in the best image control. The Canon A520 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens, which covers a 35mm film equivalent focal length ranging from 35 mm to 140 mm, and has an f/2.6 to f/5.5 aperture. Therefore, its optical shooting range is even wider than PowerShot A85.

LetsGoDigital added: "The extremely compact digital camera is surprisingly small. Despite its compact size the Canon Powershot A520 offers an abundance of setting possibilities. Firstly it features a 4x optical zoom with a range of 35-140mm (equivalent of a 35mm camera), that immediately distinguishes the tiny camera from its competitors. With the introduction of the A520, Canon also says farewell (on a permanent base?) to the CompactFlash memory card as storage medium for digital compact cameras. This change-over to the Secure Digital card, among other things, enabled the appliance of a lighter and more compact body."

"The Canon Powershot A520 is a recommendable digital camera. It offers value for its money, has a few minor points that need improving, but in general it delivers an excellent result. The compact size offers many possibilities, turning itself into a versatile camera, and actually exceeding its own class. The possibilities that the A520 offers ensure keeping the camera in sight and in use. The Canon A520 is a worthy successor to the old Canon A-series digital cameras!" concluded LetsGoDigital.





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