If you are looking for a cheap point and shoot camera, you should check out Canon PowerShot A2600. It gives you a good resolution and zoom reach that is better than others within this price range.

 

Design

The 2 tone metallic bodied camera has blue, pink, red and black faceplate with a silver backside. If you want to have a single tone for Canon PowerShot A2600, there is an all-silver tone available. This is the only cost friendly camera that has a better image quality and display.

 

The 5x zoom covers wide area that is enough to shoot landscape pictures for bigger groups. The lens is also big enough to capture indoor lighting without having to use the flash to give you sharper and clearer photos.

 

As this is a point and shoot camera, it is defaulted to Auto mode so you can take pictures easily without having to worry on the settings. Don’t look for a Manual mode, as this doesn’t provide you with that but it has Program shooting. The Program shooting is where you alter the White Balance, metering pattern, ISO, Focus range and Drive Mode, Exposure Compensation.

 

Features

• Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches

• Video Resolution: 720p

• Sensor Size: 6.2 x 4.6 (1/2.3") mm

• Type: Compact

• Weight: 4.8 oz

• Sensor Type: CCD

• Megapixels: 16 MP

• Media Format: Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Secure Digital

• Maximum ISO: 1600

• 140 mm 35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto)

• 28 mm 35-mm Equivalent (Wide)

• Image Stabilization: Digital

• Optical Zoom: 5 x

• LCD size: 3 inches

• LCD dots: 230000

• LCD Aspect Ratio: 4:3

• mini USB Interface Ports

• Shutter Lag: 0.3 seconds

• Recycle time: 1.4 seconds

• Boot time: 1.7 second

• Lithium Ion Battery

• Lines Per Picture Height: 2124

 

Pros

For a low cost point and shoot camera, it gives out a good quality photo quality. Its metallic body gives it an elegant and chic appeal giving you a good value for the money. You do not have to be an expert to use the camera because it has a guide which explains the functions and how to use them.

 

Cons

The main disadvantage of the camera is its battery life; you will have to make sure that you can charge it somewhere so you can continuously take pictures. It also has slow continuous shooting because of its shutter lag of .3 seconds.

 

Warranty

The 1 year limited warranty that Canon provides covers parts and labor provided that it was properly used and followed the warranty terms that the product came with. The buyer should present the proof of purchase indicating the date it was purchased the product’s serial number which were not changed.

 

Conclusion

If you are looking for a budget friendly compact digital camera, Canon PowerShot A2600 is the most appealing model in the market today. It has good enough photo quality and a metal built body that is so elegant to look at even in any available shade. There are a few downsides to this camera; however it is reasonable for the price. If you have a problem with the battery, you can always use the eco mode so you can get the most of its battery life. For the beginners this would be the best camera for you as it has a useful menu that would give details to all the functions so you can be guided while using your camera.