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It seems that the digital camera market demands more from the point and shoot category. So it comes to know surprise that newer variations of the point and shoot variation are being released by different brands like hotcakes. This is especially true for Canon, a company known for their point and shoots, having just released the Canon Powershot A550.

The Canon Powershot A550 is a solid design. Its compact and durable; something that is expected of all Canon products. It is what the companys digital camera products are famous for. The Canon Powershot A550 performs quite well and is definitely something that will please the consumer that wants something that works simply and efficiently. However, the Canon Powershot A550 also does have a few features on the downside. The one feature that many will probably gripe about is the small LCD review screen. With all cameras going the way of a 3.0-inch LCD screen, it will be difficult for consumers to seriously consider the Canon Powershot A550 as a daily camera. However, if customers can look beyond that, the Canon Powershot A550 is a perfect choice. Another thing about the Canon Powershot A550 is that it is unusually high-priced for a product listed as a compact budget camera, almost breaking the $200 mark.

Aside from those two disadvantages, the camera does make up for them through other features. The Canon Powershot A550 is a 7.1 mega pixel powerhouse of a camera and this is more than satisfactory for any point and shoot. Most cameras perform poorly when it comes to shutter speed. This was not the case for the Canon Powershot A550, which quickly with minimum shutter lag. Burst mode is also a sweet feature with the fast shutter speed. However, there is considerable lag when the flash is used, which is expected of any camera. The Canon Powershot A550 also sports a glass viewfinder which is great for pictures taken in bright light. It is suspected that this is why the LCD is smaller because consumers will find that using the Canon Powershot A550 viewfinder is comfortable and almost practical. After all, LCDs are virtually useless in direct sunlight.

While the Canon Powershot A550 may not be the slimmest of camera, it is one of the most comfortable to use. It fits in a hand and is not too large or too small. Button placement was very well planned and everything is accessible with the least amount of finger movement. Because it fits perfectly in most hands, the Canon Powershot A550 is easy to keep steady and so shots taken are crisp and of high quality. Video on the Canon Powershot A550 is not too impressive but its not video quality that most consumers are after. The video is vivid, however, and color is captured almost perfectly.

Physically, the Canon Powershot A550 is solid like most of Canons products. $199 is not too expensive but its listing should be changed so as not to confuse the consumers. Other than that, that Canon Powershot A550 is definitely a wise buy for anybody looking for a camera that addresses function more than form.