Not sure what camera to buy? Read about your new, upcoming Canon choices!

Just thought I'd share a link to a recent article regarding the NEW Canon Point and Shoot Cameras coming this spring. I hope it will help those looking to buy a new "pocket camera" Personally, I'm looking at Powershop D10 (Waterproof & Freezeproof) it will be great for being out on the lake this summer and then next season when I get back out on the mountains to snowboard! Both situations don't warrant me lugging my "big" camera. Enjoy!

Canon's First HD Video—Capable Point and Shoots
02.17.09
Canon goes all out by refreshing its camera line, including its first waterproof model and point-and-shoot cameras with HD video capabilities.

By PJ Jacobowitz

Canon on Tuesday updated its point-and-shoot PowerShot line by announcing ten new cameras. A few of the new models will be able to record high-definition video at 720p and 1080p, both a first for Canon in the United States. Another area Canon will dive into is the waterproof camera market. Though the company makes waterproof housing accessories for its cameras, Canon will be introducing its first waterproof camera (up to 13 feet) in early May.

Canon originally announced its first HD video–capable camera, the PowerShot SX1 IS, in September of 2008, but only sold it in Europe. Beginning in April, consumers can purchase the SX1 in the U.S., and it lists for $599.99. This 10-megapixel superzoom camera will offer a 20x optical zoom, use a wide-angle 28mm lens, and be capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second (fps). The camera will also use a CMOS sensor as opposed to a CCD sensor. (CMOS sensors are usually found in high-end SLR cameras that produce much better images through lower amounts of noise and larger dynamic range.)

Canon also announced a less-expensive superzoom, priced at $349.99. The PowerShot SX200 IS is similarly shaped to the PowerShot G10, but according to Canon, will be thinner. The 12-megapixel SX200 IS will offer a 12x optical zoom, HD video capture of 720p at 30 fps, and a 3-inch LCD screen.

The PowerShot Elph line, described as having "performance and style," will receive four new additions. The most feature-packed camera will be the 12-megapixel SD970 IS, which will record HD video (720p at 30 fps), offer an HDMI-out, a 5x optical zoom, a sharper 3-inch LCD containing 460k pixels (up from previous generations' 230k pixels), and will list for $379.99 in mid-April.

For $50 less ($329.99) Canon will offer the SD960 IS in early March. It records 720p video at 30 fps, offers 12-megapixel captures, a 4x optical zoom, and a 2.8-inch LCD with 230k pixels—but the screen will have a 16:9 aspect ratio as opposed to other Elph screens with 4:3 aspect ratios.

The SD780 ($279.99), which also does 720p video at 30fps, boasts 10-megapixel captures, a 4x optical zoom, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

The least-expensive Elph, the SD1200, will list for $229.99 in mid-March and will only offer standard-fefinition video recording. It will feature 10-megapixel captures, a 3x optical zoom, and don a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The SD1200 will be offered in shades of blue, green, grey, orange, pink, and silver, which match the color offerings of Canon's newly announced photo printer, the Selphy CP780.

Also announced is the PowerShot D10, Canon's first waterproof camera. Waterproof up to 33 feet, it will be freezeproof up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up to 4-foot drops as well. The D10 will come with a removable faceplate, with different-colored faceplates offered. Other accessories will include straps and specialized straps for mountain climbing. The camera features 12-megapixel captures, a 3x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and will list for $329.99 in early May.

The three least-expensive cameras announced were updates to Canon's A-Series camera line, which are powered by AA batteries. Two of these cameras, the A2100 ($249.95) and the A1100 ($199), will offer optical image stabilization. The A2100 has a 3-inch LCD, a 6x optical zoom, performs 12-megapixel captures, and will be available in early April. The 12-megapixel A1100, on the other hand, sports a smaller, 2-inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom. Look for it this March.

The last updated A-Series camera, the 10-megapixel A480 ($129.99, March), will offer a 2.5-inch LCD screen.

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