Feature-rich Canon compact from 2006 with RAW, manual controls, and IS — exceptional capability at budget pricing.
The Canon PowerShot A710 IS is a consumer compact from Canon's A-series with optical image stabilisation (2006). A practical everyday compact with a 6x zoom.
7.1MP CCD sensor. 6x optical zoom (35-210mm equivalent). Optical IS. Autofocus. AA batteries. Fixed zoom lens.
The A710 IS combined a useful 6x zoom with optical IS in the affordable A-series — IS at this price point was meaningful for handheld telephoto shots. AA battery operation is convenient for travel.
On the used market the Canon A710 IS is a vintage digital compact. Condition checks: IS zoom, screen, AA contacts.