Imaging Resource took a look at Canon’s 12 megapixel point-and-shoot, the PowerShot A650 IS, which retails for about $400 and would be good enough for printing 13×19 prints.

Here’s what Imaging Resource had to say…

“The noise at ISO 200 is disturbing. That boils down to the 12.1 megapixel sensor. Still, you have to consider that this is a 12-megapixel camera, and the printed results pretty much guarantee excellence up to ISO 400 at 8×10 (the practical maximum most people can print at home, and good quality in the ISO 800 to 1,600, both of which produce a fine 5×7 and 4×6, respectively. Add that better-than-ever quality to the Canon A650’s articulated LCD, fill flash control, and Custom modes, and you have a great camera for photo enthusiasts without breaking the bank.”

I might be a little cautious if the camera has noise at ISO 200, which shocks me, but if you’re using this camera, chances are the photos aren’t going to be used for billboard advertisments anyways. 

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