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PowerShot A630
Average Customer Rating:
(28 Reviews) 28
Rating Snapshot (28 reviews)
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19 out of 28(68%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PowerShot A630
Review 1 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: lli1130
Location: Toledo, OH
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Worst Purchase Ever
Overall Rating
Features
2
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5
Performance
1
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5
Price/Value
1
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5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
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5
Date:January 2, 2011
Cons: battery problems, poor picture quality
I have used Cannon products including cameras for the past 15 years. I purchased the A630 in Dec. 2007 and began having battery problems immediately. After I realized the camera was the problem it was out of the 1 year warranty. Now it isn't working at all. This was my 2nd Cannon digital camera purchase. I was completely dissatisfied with the product and don't intend to use Cannon products any longer.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Mr Mel
Location: Texas
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:June 21, 2010
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
I absolutly love this camera ! Power Shot A630... I have used it with and without the assistance of the helpful person walking by to snap a photo. I set the timer adjust the distance and CLICK and perfect picture... plus the movie setting,... I've lost my Owners Mannal if anyone has an extra, I'd love to get.... 4 years and this camera is my Favorite... easy up load to the computer... the facebook or just E-mail...
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Anonymous
Location: St Louis
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Canon Fan
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:May 29, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
This is the second Canon I have owned and I am a very happy Canon owner. I had a A560 that had made me very happy. It finally took its last lick when my 9 y/o accidentally kicked it straight to the concrete with the lens out after I took his picture while sitting on a fence. I actually cried after that!!! That camera was so easy to use and simply took amazing quality pictures. I find the A630 to be every bit my A560 was. Thank you Canon for making an affordable, quality camera!!!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: MOONCHILD
Location: Ohio
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Great purchase
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:April 13, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: need a class on proper manual settings
Love the camera but I need as class to use the manual settings. The book that comes with it does not do a very good job for the amateur camera enthusiast.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Wilkie
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: No
flash doesnt work
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:March 25, 2010
Pros: excellent image quality, easy to use
Cons: flash
Ive had this camera for about two years now, and after about a year and half the flash will not work, the only way i get it to work is if i bang it on something.. hard, which made my camera look terrible, but overall the pictures look amazing, but the flash is the only problem I have had.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: cattorg
Location: Connecticut & N.C
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: No
Great camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:March 5, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, durable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Have had this camera for years and never had a problem, LOVE IT, well worth the $$. Replace the batteries once a year - at most, and I use it alot!
It is durable & reliable.
It is durable & reliable.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: rc
Location: St Louis Mo.
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
Camera went dead
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Price/Value
1
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:March 4, 2010
Pros: Nice features/settings, Bright LCD
Cons: Short battery life
I have owned Canon Came rs all my life. This is the first time to complain. The batteries on this camera the barrettes don't last long. When it was new I sent it back to Canon and they fixed it. It worked for a while. They were great about taking care of the problems. I guess they have an engineering problem with this one. My Granddaughter has a Cannon with one battery it last 10 times as long as mine and it has 4 batteries
Thanks for letting me get this off my mind.
I'm 65 just wanted you to know I'm not new to buying
Thanks for letting me get this off my mind.
I'm 65 just wanted you to know I'm not new to buying
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Review 8 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: JeffinTX
Location: Texas
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: No
Bad flash
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
2
out of
5
Date:February 24, 2010
Pros: Nice features/settings
Cons: Flimsy Construction
Like others on this site, I have to say that quality is an issue. The camera has great features, especially the flip-out screen, but on mine the flash just died after 2 years. Long enough to be out of warranty, but hardly what one should expect of a decent camera.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Anonymous
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Flash needs to be recalled
Overall Rating
Date:December 17, 2009
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Heavy/Bulky, poor flash construction
Great camera, but has an unreliable flash. The first two years we had it, it was great, but the flash doesn't always work (I always leave it in auto setting). I try playing with the flash button and it doesn't help, so I have to go to the menu under tools and hit reset all, but that doesn't always work. I have read other reviews on other websites and this seems to be a common problem. Other than this problem it has been great. However it is a big problem, especially when it quits working all of a sudden over the holidays :(
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Jeff
Location: Marshall, MN
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Nice Camera but broke too soon
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
4
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
3
out of
5
Date:November 23, 2009
I have had the camera for 4 years and it has performed nicely. However, the autofocus just quit working for me. I expect a camera to last longer than this.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: SweetKendra
Location: Nappanee, Indiana
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
My all time favorite Camera
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:October 16, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, durable
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I have had this camera for over 4 years now, and I can't get away from it. I love it so much. The only complaint I really have is that my flash works when it wants to anymore, but I think that comes with age bc it has only been acting up within the past 6 months or so. I have been thinking about upgrading to a new camera but I LOVE the flip out and in screen so I will not be buying a new camera unless I can find another one with the flip screen!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: sandsdj
Location: Bristow, VA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Disapointment in purchase
Overall Rating
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
1
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
out of
5
Date:October 15, 2009
Pros: Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
Cons: not a long camera life
Whikle the camera worked it was great, but after 3.5 years for the camera to just stop working is unacceptable. I will not be buying a Canon again.
5 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Spaff
Location: Richmond, VA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Good camera for a while
Overall Rating
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
2
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
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5
Date:August 26, 2009
Pros: Nice features/settings
Cons: Flimsy Construction
The menu and ring buttons turn the camera off making it impossable the use trhe menu at all. Shuts off the camera screen and cant review pictures. Camera still works though just cant change any settings.
Its a shame that it lasted only two years.
5 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Beej
Location: Kentucky
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Best camers i have ever used.
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Date:August 24, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
i get compliments on this camera everywhere i go about how nice it looks and how well it takes pictures. i love everything about this camers. I got it for my Birthday and I am very pleased with it. The price was a fair price to pay for the quility of the camera which is great. I like the way the LCD view finder flips open and turns. It doesnt get scratched that way because you flip it shut and the LCD lends is protected. i would buy another one if this one stops working. i hve had it for almost 3 years. Your pictures look like a professional took them.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: jcott45
Location: Valley Stream, NY
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
Average for a point and shoot
Overall Rating
Features
2
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
1
out of
5
Satisfaction
1
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5
Date:August 22, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
Cons: Missing features/settings, Dim LCD, Poor image quality, Poor Low-Light Performance
I don't understand those who say its got a bright LCD, or excellent image quality or thats its good in low light performance.These people must use it in the auto mode.
Yes its easy to use, but its a point & shoot its supposed to be easy to use Its ok if you never want to learn to get the most of a camera. The controls menu is average at best. I can't begin to tell you how many shots were lost because I had to fumble with the controls which are not that accessable especially in low light!!
My guess is if you leave it auto mode you'll get a picture, if thats all you want this camera is for you.
As for me I give it an average rating no better or worse.!!
This after 3 years of use.
Yes its easy to use, but its a point & shoot its supposed to be easy to use Its ok if you never want to learn to get the most of a camera. The controls menu is average at best. I can't begin to tell you how many shots were lost because I had to fumble with the controls which are not that accessable especially in low light!!
My guess is if you leave it auto mode you'll get a picture, if thats all you want this camera is for you.
As for me I give it an average rating no better or worse.!!
This after 3 years of use.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: tankdawg
Location: Chattanooga, TN.
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Great A630!
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:August 22, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
Cons: none
I have owned the A630 for over 2 years and I can honestly say "I Love It". Back in the days of film cameras I owned Canon Elans. Great film cameras. I loved to tweek every little aspect of taking a picture. You can have a lot of manual control with the A630 but I have become a bit lazy and started to use the automatic shooting modes more often. I might ad "with great results". An all around great camera!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Gram
Location: Michigan
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
good for a 10x grandma
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:July 25, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Lightweight/Portable, durable
Cons: flash quit after about 2 1/2 years, flash batt should be accessible as other models
This is my second PowerShot, 1st being an A300. I have 3rd, A580, waiting to be used for Bear Camp by my husband. This camera has taken the abuse of my 9 grandchildren along with taken many photos of my 9, soon to be 10 grandchildren. I'm bummed because the flash just stopped working in the last month. On the A580 and A300 the flash battery was accessible, on this one it's not. Since I'd have to send it to Chicago for repairs I might take a peek inside - what am I gonna loose? since I have a replacement waiting in the wings.
I love the flip out screen because I can take some 'sly' photos of shy people.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: GSPKurt
Location: Gainesville, FL.
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Excellent value
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:July 1, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
You can't beat this camera for the price! This is my second Canon Powershot. I am very pleased with it.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Echo 610
Great Camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
out of
5
Date:May 28, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
Cons: not a great digital zoom optical zoom's good
Great camera for those who are between the point/shoot cameras and DSLR ones. I love the automatic features as well as the full manual ones. I use the full manual mainly for low light or other effects (objects in motion blur, etc.). I have taken great pics with this and received many compliments. Most can't believe I'm NOT using a DSLR camera.
The only thing that's a little weak is the digital zoom. The optical zoom is fine up to 6.4X (I think) and as soon as it goes into digital zoom, yeah, you're not going to get very sharp pictures (if you're trying to zoom in on a bird or squirrel or something like that).
All in all, a great camera. Wish it was black.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for PowerShot A630
Nickname: Anne
Location: Philadelphia
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
Great camera
Overall Rating
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Date:April 30, 2009
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
Cons: blurred picturea wtih aoom
I love everything about this camera, its ease of operation and good, clear pictures. I do have a hard time taking clear pictures when I zoom, in spite of holding the camera a still as possible, I lose many a shot with them being blurred.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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