We’re pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon PowerShot A640. There’s no need to download any new software – just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

Good points Very high resolution images at low sensitivities 4x optical zoom slightly longer than rivals Large flip-out screen and optical viewfinder Full manual controls and decent grip Bad points Relatively large and heavy for a compact Screen is low resolution for its size No live histogram facility Rechargeable batteries not included Scores (relative to 2006 mid-range compacts) Build quality: Image quality: Handling: Specification: Value: Overall: 16 / 20 18 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 18 / 20 86%