Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray): Customer Reviews & Product Details

Gave this camera to my son right before a trip. It takes good photos - not professional, but more than fine as a keepsake of a memorable trip. He was delighted to learn that there is a small video capability, too. The memory card that comes with the camera is teensy, so getting an inexpensive memory card is a must - and easy to do. For the price it's hard to beat.

This product is perfect for a starter. The big screen and easy to use options make it a nice gift for an elderly person, who has never used a digital camera. At 7.1 MP, this camera takes nice and good quality pictures. However, if you compare it to one of the higher end products, this does not compare very well. In summary, if you are using it just as a basic quick camera, this works. It is portable, stylish, and easy to use.

Great Camera, especially for a beginner. My husband was amazed at the features and performance of this camera. Only suggestion- Buy lithium batteries!

This camera is pretty nice for the price. It is really easy to use too, even for my father, who has never owned a camera before. The only problem is the battery cover is not easy to open.

i have a Canon A80 and have used it for the past 5 years with no problems, so when i saw this at a good price, i snagged one for my wife - this was still offered by Amazon, not another merchant.

yes, the lack of a viewfinder makes for awkward shooting, if you hurry.

otherwise, it has few modes to choose from, making it idiot-proof for a point&shooter. having videoshooting capabilities is nice.

so, now we wait to see its longevity...