The Canon Powershot A470 is an entry level digital camera. It is one of the most basic models available from Canon. The good news is that it is still able to take a decent snapshot. The main difference between this camera and more advanced models are the reduced number of features available. The upside of fewer features is that it makes the camera easier to use than the more advanced models.

The Powershot A470 has 7 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens. This length of lens is slightly longer than you will find on most entry level models.

With this camera being available for well under £:100 it makes the camera one of the cheapest you will find from the leading brands.

Even with a more basic camera like this one you are still able to produce TV quality movies. The movies are in colour and have sound too.

Despite the size of the Powershot A470 there is no viewfinder. Therefore photos are composed using the 2.5 inch LCD screen.

Power is supplied by AA batteries. Despite improvements over time this type of camera can still be battery hungry and it is likely to be worth considering using some rechargeable batteries.