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| Canon PowerShot A1100 IS |
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 For a pair of Benjamins, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS offers a well-rounded arsenal of image control features while serving up a large helping of basic shooting options and functionality. There are two separate Auto modes and a gaggle of Scene modes available on the PowerShot A1100 IS. Program AE was as far as we could go in terms of advanced control, so seasoned photographers and intermediate shooters will want to climb up a few rungs to Canon's more power-packed models. In most shooting environments, the PowerShot A1100 IS performed very well, though we did run into a few issues in low light and the narrow aperture made it difficult to focus landscapes. Canon’s menu system was highly intuitive, and the interface was anything but complex. The PowerShot A1100 IS ships in three different pastel colors, which will certainly win over the female crowd, and its Face Select feature worked without a hitch. If you're looking for a good point-and-shoot on the cheap that runs on AA batteries, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is definitely worth a look. Release: March 2009. Price: $200.
Pros: Decent overall image quality. Great menu system.
Cons: Inconsistent low light performance. Limited manual controls.
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| Canon PowerShot A480 |
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 When we think of an entry-level compact, we tend to think “cheap”, “amateurish” and “inadequate.” That’s from the eyes of an advanced shooter. However, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot A480 will impress a wide array of consumers. It’s a little powerhouse stocked with some burly manual controls, a great menu system, and it flaunts an eccentric new body design available in fetching two-tone color combinations. The PowerShot A480 matched the PowerShot A1100 IS in many image performance tests, though its lack of Image Stabilization led to a loss of focus in low light. The zoom is tiny, the LCD is basic and external controls are minimal, but all of the magic lies on the inside of the PowerShot A480. If you’re a beginner on a budget, the Canon PowerShot A480 is one of the best options out there. Release: March 2009. Price: $130.
Pros: Great overall image quality. Excellent menu system. Cool design.
Cons: Minimal external controls and basic LCD. Inconsistent Low light performance and small aperture range. No viewfinder.
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| Canon PowerShot SD960 IS |
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 The 12-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD960 IS belongs to Canon's motley crue of radically designed PowerShot compacts, including the PowerShot SD960 IS and PowerShot SD970 IS. The PowerShot SD960 IS is marketed as the “girly” version of the pack, thanks to its pastel color schemes and minimal controls, and we found plenty of advanced functionality under the hood. The camera also has one of the best LCDs in its class and rocks Canon's latest swanky menu system. We loved the touch-sensitive Control dial and actually didn't mind the serious drought of buttons. But most importantly, the PowerShot SD960 IS captured great images and 720P videos, and that’s really what matters at the end of the day, right? For most consumers, the camera's unconventional architecture and cute color schemes will be enough to summon the Visa from the Coach purse, but this camera will give you a lot more than you bargained for. Rock on, Canon, the PowerShot SD960 IS is another winner. Release: March 2009. Price: $330.
Pros: Highly compact and comfortable to grip. Great LCD and menu system. Solid image performance and excellent low light capability.
Cons: Flash made images look unnatural. Small shutter button zoom toggle. Some basic imaging flaws in certain shooting environments.
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| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
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 For 2009, the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS is the company’s latest top mid-range offering. The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS was carried over, so that remains the top dog, but the PowerShot SD970 IS proved to be just as powerful and even tacks on a few extra features like 720p HD video and new Scene modes. We loved the contoured architecture, but not the tacky color scheme. The PowerShot SD970 IS’s interface is also the best in the biz and we were never shorted on shooting features. Image quality was great in bright and low light, equaling the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and PowerShot SD780 IS’s performances. We had minimal complaints with the PowerShot SD970 IS, and we’re sure you’ll feel the same way. Canon’s done it again! Release: March 2009. Price: $380.
Pros: Great image quality. Excellent interface. Extensive features.
Cons: No viewfinder. Ugly color. New Scene modes are inconsistent.
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| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
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 When a new herd of compacts hit the range, there’s bound to be a few models that appear to be adopting all of last year’s leftovers. That would be the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The compact is virtually identical to last year’s Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS, save a few hardware upgrades. It gets more megapixels, updated processing and a Smart Auto mode. Aside from that, well, a new color scheme? If you don’t mind an 8-megapixel compact in this day and age, we think it’s worth trying to track down the PowerShot SD1100 IS. We liked it last year, but we also like the new PowerShot SD1200 IS. We’re just trying to save you a little dough. Advanced shooters will want to look into the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, which is equipped with HD video. Otherwise, the AA-battery options would be the 12-megapixel PowerShot A2100 IS and PowerShot A1100 IS. If you want the latest and greatest, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS will do the trick, but it’s too generic to overlook all of the other gleaming options out there. Release: March 2009. Price: $230.
Pros: Solid design. Good feature set for beginners. Viewfinder. Good low light.
Cons: Some instances where the camera will produce mediocre images. No change from last year’s SD1100 IS aside from hardware upgrades.
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