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Canon PowerShot A430

4.0 megapixels, first seen: 13 April 2006

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Great Deal: $169.95

  • User Score (224)
    8.4 8.4 from 224 reviewers
  • Expert Score (18)
    7.1 7.1 from 18 reviewers
  • Design (33)
    5.5 5.5 from 33 reviewers
  • Value for money (41)
    6.7 6.7 from 41 reviewers
  • Features (16)
    5.4 5.4 from 16 reviewers
  • Ease of use (32)
    6.0 6.0 from 32 reviewers
  • Picture quality (33)
    6.1 6.1 from 33 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • memory card supplied, sharp and colourful images, battery aa, weaker flash, extra zoom
  • need rechargable aa batteries, not terribly bright lcd, battery runing low, not worth repairing, no auto rotate function

The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes, the A430 offers better image quality than any other introductory-level digital camera.

  • Windows XP compatible
  • Mac compatible
  • 16:9 Widescreen
  • PictBridge Logo
  • Exif Print Logo
  • 4x Optical Zoom
  • 4 Megapixel logo
  • 14x Combined Zoom
  • 3.6x Digital Zoom
  • 4.0 Megapixels in the…

Specifications

  • Format
    Compact
  • Release Status
    Discontinued
  • Max resolution
    2272 x 1704
  • Low resolution
    1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    4:3
  • Effective pixels
    4.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    4.1 million
  • Sensor size
    1/3 " (4.80 x 3.60 mm, 0.17 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    23 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD

Release Date

  • First seen
    13 April 2006

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  • Reviews of Canon PowerShot A430

  1. Canon PowerShot A430

    Reviewer: Imaging Resource
    23 February 2007

    Conclusion Featuring a 4.0-megapixel CCD, 4x optical zoom, automatic exposure control with a wide range of preset shooting modes, and a real bargain price, the PowerShot A430 does a great job of holding up Canon's sterling reputation at the low end of their line. Built on the same long-tested design as many A-series predecessors, the Canon A430 delivers a lot of features, great image quality, and tremendous value in a compact package designed for novices (no matter the... Read more

  2. Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: PhotoAxe
    15 May 2008

    Though it doesn’t have the manual control that some of the other A-series cameras boast, there are 14 exposure modes to get creative with, as well as Stitch-Assist mode for capturing panoramas, a Movie mode, and a Continuous mode for capturing up to 2.3 frames per second. If you’re looking to travel light on a budget and still bring home great pictures, the A430 or the above A460 (the main difference is 5MP instead of 4MP) would be a choice. Read more

  3. Canon PowerShot A430

    Reviewer: Digital Photography Interface
    7 September 2009

    The affordable Canon PowerShot A430 is the successor to last year's A410. Featuring 4 megapixels, a bigger 4x zoom lens, 1.8 inch LCD and great performance, this camera is a competitive one. The Canon A430 has a 4X lens which is best suited for long zoom shots as it's not very wide-angled but has a big telephoto reach. The camera has a small and low resolution 1.8 inch LCD which is still visible in low-light and outdoors. Three other "good" things about the Canon... Read more

  4. Canon PowerShot A430 (silver)

    Reviewer: CNET
    20 April 2006
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Design 7
    7.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
    Picture quality 6
    6.0
     

    The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot A430 is a decent, dirt-cheap camera with nice features, but the photos could look better. Read more

  5. Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    14 February 2010

    4.2 Megapixel, Point and Shoot Camera, 1.8 in. LCD Screen, 4x Optical Zoom, With Video Capability, Weight: 0.35 lb. Read more

  1. "Pretty Good"

    Reviewer: CNET
    23 March 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I have had this camera for a long long time and it has been great. The macro is really good and lets you get up close to anything. The camera is really sturdy and easy to use. The 4x zoom lets you get in just that little bit closer. I am really happy with this camera and would recommend it to anyone wanting a hand held camera that can take your everyday photos. Read more

  2. GREAT CAMERA!!!

    Reviewer: Newegg
    20 October 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    DO NOT let 4 megapixels discourage you from purchasing this camera. Photos taken with this camera are comparable to photos taken with higher MP cameras. Great flash. Clear pictures. Easy to use all features. And compact, but very high quality physically. Get a larger SD card. The 16M card included isn't quite enough. Read more

  3. amazing...

    Reviewer: Amazon
    29 March 2008 See Product at Amazon ($169.95)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I bought my canon a430 from amazon over a year and am very impressed with the quality, crispness, speed between pics, especially in kids and pet setting (as some users seem to be unaware of) Also Great mic and video. I accidently left it in the rain and soaked it... four days later it was as great as ever...If lost I would replace it with the exact same item. Battery life is also impressive on this camera. Read more or see product

  4. Canon PowerShot A430

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    21 April 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    It's a awesome camera, great for starters! Easy to use and also has great extras in scene and manual Read more

  5. one of the best

    Reviewer: Epinions
    8 September 2006
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    i love to take pictures,and my other camera is to big to take everywhere. I bought this one for less than $140.and i love it..the pictures come out excellent when i print them with the canon selphy,and the camera is small enough to be taken everywhere.It also can record small movies for up to 60 minutes. if you are looking for an inexpensive digital camera,this one is great,and 4 megapixels are plenty enough. Read more

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