Yes there are indeed product announcements OTHER than mobile phones for this week. In fact, Canon not only decided to announce a new compact photo printer today but also decided to announce their entire 2009 PowerShot lineup consisting of 10 new models. Yes.. 10 new digital cameras – that’s a lot to go through! So.. I’ll try and keep things short by quickly summarizing the major features of each camera.
First off, here are common features found in all or nearly all of the new models:
- Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor for higher performance levels, improved signal processing speed, and higher image quality
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects proper camera settings based on shooting conditions of each scene
- Blink Detection Technology warns the user if they need to retake the image because someone had their eyes closed
- Active Display allows users to advance through pictures with a simple shake of the wrist
- 10.0 megapixel CMOS image sensor
- 1080p full HD movie mode
- 20x wide-angle optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.8 inch vari-angle wide-format LCD
- RAW+JPEG support
- Play back video and view photos on an HDTV via built-in HDMI connector
- 25 shooting modes including 12 special scene modes
- Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading
- Available in April for $599.99
- DSLR-like features
- 12.1 megapixel camera
- 12x optical zoom lens
- wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization
- Smart AUTO, Blink Detection tech
- Available in three colors – black, blue, and red
- 720p HD movie mode
- 3 inch LCD display
- Available in March for for $349.99
- First PowerShot to be waterproof, freeze-proof, and shock-proof
- 12.1 megapixel camera
- 3x optically stabilized zoom lens
- Blink Detection tech and Smart AUTO
- Withstand depths up to 33 feet deep
- Freeze proof from 14 degrees F
- Shock proof up to four feet
- Available in early May for $329.99
- 12.1 megapixel camera
- 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 3 inch PureColor LCD II display
- Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology, Active Display
- 720p HD Movie Mode with built-in HDMI connector
- Zoom Blur and Creative Light Effect to produce fun and original effects with the camera
- Available in mid-April for $379.99
- Simple button layout
- 12.1 megapixel resolution
- wide-angle lens and 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 720p HD video with built-in HDMI connector
- Active Display, Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology
- Improved user interface
- Wide-screen 2.8 inch PureColor LCD II display
- Comes in silver, blue, pink, and gold
- Available in early March for $329.99
- 12.1 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization
- 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II display with optical viewfinder
- Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology
- 720p HD movie mode with built-in HDMI connector
- Ultra-slim modern look
- Available in black, red, silver, and gold
- Available in mid-March for $279.99
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH
- Entry level ELPH
- Available in six colors – dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray, and orange
- Smart AUTO
- 10 megapixel resolution
- 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II display
- Available in mid-march for $229.99
- 12.1 megapixel resolution with 6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization
- 3.0 inch LCD display
- Mode dial for more “creative control”
- Smart AUTO
- Uses 2 AA size batteries
- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
- Available in early April for $249.99
- 12.1 megapixel resolution
- 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization
- 2.5 inch LCD display with optical viewfinder
- Smart AUTO
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading
- Available in gray, blue, pink, and green
- Available in March for $199.99
- 10.0 megapixel sensor
- 3.3x optical zoom lens
- DIGIC III image processor
- 2.5 inch LCD display
- 15 shooting modes including 12 special scene modes
- Uses 2 AA sized batteries
- Available in red, blue, silver and black
- Available in March for $129.99
And.. that’s a wrap
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