First Runner Up
Canon PowerShot A710 IS
With 7.1 megapixel resolution, manual features and 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, this one would give some superzooms a run for their money. The Canon IXUS also made it in our "Top camera under Rs. 20,000" list earlier this year.
Making a choice between the A710 IS and our top compact camera of the year was a pretty tough decision, due to their similar nature, but in the end, the better specs and the better overall package won. Check it out on the next page.
| Dimensions | 98 x 67 x 41mm |
| Weight | 120g |
| Type | Compact |
| Connectivity | Pict-Bridge/USB/Composite |
| Storage | SD/MMC card |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA |
| LCD Type | 2.5", 115,000 px |
| View Finder | Optical |
| Sensor | CCD |
| Effective Pixels | 7.1 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Optical Zoom | 6x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/2000 sec |
| Aperture | F2.8 - F4.8 |
| Format | JPEG |
| Scene Modes | Snow, Beach, Indoor, Foliage, Fireworks, Landscape, Color swap, Underwater, Kids & pets, Night scene, Color accent, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night snapshot |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Underwater, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight) |
| Flash | Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye On/Off) |
| Self Timer | 2 - 10 secs |
| Video Resolution | 640x480 @ 30fps |
Video Format | AVI |
| Sound | Yes |
| Street Price | Rs. 18,000/- |
Excellent camera. Recently bought one. Flattered by the image clarity even in dark conditions. 
