Spark Your Imagination.
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0 Megapixel resolution and 3.3x Optical Zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image Processor keeps it all looking sharp. A bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure.

Features
Easy to use, powerful A-Series camera has 10.0 Megapixel and 3.3x Optical Zoom makes picture taking a snap!
Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 13 predefined shooting situations.
Low Light mode enables great shots in dimly lit situations, while Smart Flash Exposure technology enables the user to balance the flash to avoid over or under exposure.
Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD makes taking and viewing images a breeze.
This AA battery-powered camera enables you to easily power up on the go!

The only reviewer on reviewer on Amazon.ca rated it 1/5 stars, but the editors on Cnet rated it at 3.5/5 stars.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.ca/Canon-PowerShot.../dp/B0032JRRXO

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Comparative Price:

The Source 79.99
Bestbuy 89.99