Review posted 04/30/2013

Quick Take

Pros

5X zoom lens offers 28mm wide angle Eco mode saves battery life Affordable and compact Macro shots are attractive Optical zoom works in movie mode Help system is good for beginners

Cons

Subpar image quality Weak zoom lens Slow burst mode Low-resolution LCD Poor low light performance

Bottom Line

This basic compact camera is affordable and has a well-designed help system for beginners. But this budget model's subpar image quality and slow burst shooting make it a poor choice if you want a camera that is capable of more demanding shooting situations and you have ambitions beyond simple snapshots. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Canon's PowerShot A2600 is an affordable compact point-n-shoot that gives you what you need to capture pleasing snap shots; and nothing more. With Smart Auto exposure control, you simply need to point-n-shoot to capture those special moments, without having to deal with complicated exposure settings.