Canon PowerShot Digital Camera Reviews

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom (Blue)

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The Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4X Optical Zoom (Blue) has been called, " The best pocket sized Canon yet." It seems with each generation the ELPH series continues to deliver great photographs and become easier to use.

Here are the technical details.

Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash and
Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.2fps and
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
4x Optical Zoom with a Wide-Angle lens (28-112mm) Optical Image Stabilizer and a 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD.
Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
Lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.
12.1 effective megapixels, 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor; 4x wide optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
3.0 in. Pure Color LCD with wide viewing angle; Built-in flash with Red-Eye Correction; Full 1080p HD video with Dynamic IS
Optical Image Stabilizer; DIGIC 4 Image Processor;
Smart AUTO (32 scenes); New Scene Modes: Toy Camera Effect amd Monochrome
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; SD card slot (card not included)

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Light Gray)

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Light Gray)

* 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
* 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
* Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
* Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Dark Gray)

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Dark Gray)

Technical Details

* Sensor: 10 Megapixel
* Size: 1/2.3-inch
* Image Resolution: 640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2272 x 1704, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2736
* Movie Resolution: 320 x 240, 640 x 480
* Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
* Movie File Format: AVI
* Optical Zoom: 3x
* Digital Zoom: 4x
* Combined Zoom: 12x
* Focal Length: 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm)
* Focus Mode: TTL autofocus
* Focusing Range: Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in. /3-10cm (W)

Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

* High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
* Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
* 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Canon PowerShot A3100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)

Power Packed Performance

The Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is very easy to use. It comes packed with user friendly features.

Product features include:

12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and DIGIC III Image Processor
Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge
New scene modes, including Super Vivid and Poster Effect; Smart Auto selects from 18 predefined shooting situations
Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

The Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera

The Best Digital Camera in it's Class

Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera

Like it's little sister the A630, the Canon PowerShot A640 digital camera will give you excellent quality photographs and it's easy to use.

The Canon PowerShot A640 maybe the best digital camera choice in today's digital camera field for serious beginners and more advanced enthusiasts.
The A640 features 10 megapixel resolution compared to the A630's 8 megapixels.

If you're looking for a durable, quality digital camera the A640 really can't be beat. You'll get your money's worth with this exceptional camera.

Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Great design is just part of the PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph story. Inside is all the power you need to capture the moments of your life -- beautifully. The 7.1-megapixel CCD records a wealth of detail -- enough to let you enlarge and crop at will. Images are rich and sharp with lifelike depth.

The camera's Genuine Canon 3x optical zoom not only gets you in close, but performs with all the clarity and brilliance you'd expect from the world's leader in advanced optics technology.

Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting, and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode.

Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price--it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom

This is the Digital ELPH that's raising the bar. There's everything you'd expect from a camera of this caliber: A 7.1 megapixel CCD to render images in magnificent detail and a DIGIC III Image Processor for stellar quality and fast operation.

Yet what sets the SD800 IS Digital ELPH apart is its Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Image Stabilizer technology for rock steady zooms. The Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH, it's the Digital ELPH that's a step ahead. Wide-angle 28-105mm (35mm equivalent) 3.8x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology for steady, long zoom shooting DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle for easier on-camera viewing.

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus great new shooting options.

Also, with Image Stabilizer technology, images and movies taken with the S3 IS are sharp and smooth, even when the camera gets jostled. It's everything you need to capture the fun, excitement and beauty of your active life - wherever it takes you!

The Canon PowerShot A630 Digital Camera

A Whole Lot of Digital Camera for the Money

Canon PowerShot A630 Digital Camera

If you're looking for a reasonably priced camera that still gives you an outstanding image quality, durability, and ease of use; consider the Canon PowerShot A630 digital camera .

This is a camera that both newbies and more seasoned photographers can enjoy.

The Canon PowerShot A630 closely resembles Canon's more expensive Canon PowerShot A640. The main difference is the A630 has an 8 megapixel resolution compared to 10 megapixels for the A640.

And -oh yeah- the A630 will cost you about $100 less.

The Canon PowerShot A530 Digital Camera

A Canon PowerShot for The Budget Conscious

The A530 Canon PowerShot Digital Camera

The A530 Canon PowerShot Digital Camera is a good option for the cost conscious camera buff who still wants the quality and ease of use that the Canon PowerShot cameras are known for.

With the A530 you can be assured of a quality reliable camera with plenty of the features you're looking for such as a 1.8 LCD and 5 megapixel resolution.

You'll still get strong images as well as true color. Overall, the A530Canon PowerShot is a good choice for budget conscious amateur photographers.

The Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera

Price and Performance

Canon PowerShot A540 Digital Camera

The A540 Canon PowerShot has a Digital Imaging Intergrated Circuit II processor at it's core like Canon's top of the line series. A large 2.5 inches LCD and 6 megapixel resolution give the A540 a lot of oomph. The image quality is quite good and the price is very reasonable.