+++ Long battery service life (more than 450 images!)
++ AA batteries are everywhere
++ Bright, highly detailed display
++ Understandable menu navigation
+ Valent (plastic) housing
+ Photos to 200 ISO and noise well
+ Good white balance
+ Anti-blur effect
+ Many manual controls
0 zoom range only 4-fold (35 to 140 mm)
- DIGIC III processor generates relatively strong noise from 400 ISO
Conclusion: Those looking for an affordable, useful equipped camera, is well served by the Canon A590. However, you should have good lighting, maybe even turn off the Auto ISO and take pictures with 80 or 100 ISO.