Canon Power Shot digital cameras

Canon Power Shot digital cameras offer Canon's proven optics, exclusive Digic Imaging processor and design that stands out.

The Power Shot digital cameras are made in two distinct categories: High End Digital and Point & Shoot Digital.

The Point & Shoot category offers good solutions for basic digital camera photography.

The high end range offers the best in digital photography, at good value for money prices.

Best Canon Power Shot Digital Cameras - Basic Cameras

The basic level cameras take great photos automatically, and sport a compact design.

If you mostly use the images taken with the camera for e-mail or to post to the Web, with some additional printing in 4x6 size, some recommended Canon Power Shot digital cameras by Canon include:

• Canon Power Shot S410
• Next Generation Digital ELPH with 4 Megapixel CCD Sensor
• 3x Optical / 3.6x Digital / 11x Combined Zoom
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
• Canon Power Shot SD110
• Metallic body with 3.2 Megapixel CCD and 2x Optical/3.2x Digital/6.4x Combined Zoom
• High-precision 9-point AiAF and Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates image for play back
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for improved image quality and faster processing speed
• Canon Power Shot A310
• High-quality 3.2 Megapixel camera with Canon optics
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for improved image quality and faster processing
• 5.1x Digital Zoom with 5-point AiAF and 2-inch Macro Focusing

• 3-minute High-quality movies with sound, plus Histogram Display in replay mode

If you mostly print out the images, at up to 8x10 size, the recommended digital Canon Power Shot digital cameras include:

• Canon Power Shot S410
• Next Generation Digital ELPH with 4 Megapixel CCD Sensor
• 3x Optical / 3.6x Digital / 11x Combined Zoom
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
• Canon Power Shot SD10
• Ultra thin, compact design in 4 stylish colors
• 4.0 Megapixel resolution with Canon's exclusive DIGIC and iSAPS Technology
• High Resolution Single Focus Lens and 5-point AiAF Autofocus
• 5.7x Digital Zoom and Super Macro Mode
• Canon Power Shot S500
• Next Generation Digital ELPH with 5 Megapixel CCD Sensor

• 3x Optical / 4.1x Digital / 12x Combined Zoom
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
• High-precision, 9-point AiAF and Intelligent Orientation Sensor

Best Canon Power Shot Digital Cameras - Intermediate Level Cameras

The intermediate level Canon Power Shot digital cameras have multiple shooting modes and the ability to control different variables.

In these cameras, if you mostly use the images for web, e-mails, or do some printing at up to 5x7 size, the recommended digital cameras include:

• Canon Power Shot A400
• New Contemporary Design 3.2 Megapixel Camera with 2.2x Optical/3.2x Digital/7.0x Combined Zoom
• Exclusive Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for Superior Image Quality and Faster Processing Speed

• Quick Shot Function for Fast Shutter Release
• Canon Power Shot A60
• 2.0 Megapixel CCD for high image quality
• High-resolution 3x Optical Zoom Lens, 7.5x Combined Zoom
• DIGIC and iSAPS Technology for higher quality images
• Canon Power Shot S1 IS
• Ultra-compact 3.2 Megapixel design with 10x Optical Zoom Lens and Canon's exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer
• DV-quality VGA Continuous Movie Recording with Zoom Function
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
• Vari-Angle LCD Monitor with enhanced resolution for clearer image preview and review
• Canon Power Shot A75
• Graceful 3.2 Megapixel camera with 3x Optical/3.2x Digital/10x Combined Zoom
• Larger, higher-resolution new 1.8" LCD monitor
• High-precision 9-point AiAF and 12 shooting modes, with new Special Scene Mode for shots with these Canon Power Shot digital cameras in special situations

On the other hand, if you mostly do printing at up to 8x10 size, the recommended digital cameras include:

• Canon Power Shot S60
• Wide Angle 3.6x (28-100mm) Zoom Lens puts more image in every shot
• 5.0 Megapixel CCD for superior image quality
• Exclusive Canon UA Lens Technology for high performance and compact design in these Canon Power Shot digital cameras
• 9-point AiAF, Macro Function and "Underwater" white balance preset
• Canon Power Shot A85
• High Performance 4.0 Megapixel Camera with 3x Optical/3.6x Digital/11x Combined Zoom
• Large 1.8" LCD Monitor for Previewing and Reviewing
• Exclusive Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for Superior Image Quality and Faster Processing Speed
• 9-point AiAF with Special Scene Modes for Spectacular Shots in Special Situations
• Canon Power Shot G6
• 7.1 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Optical Shooting System for Stunning Image Quality
• Powerful 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) 4x Optical Zoom
• Ergonomic SLR-style Grip and 2-inch LCD Monitor
• Exclusive Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for Superior Image Quality and Faster Processing Speed

• 9-point AiAF for Precise, Accurate Focus
• Canon Power Shot S60
• Advanced 5.0 Megapixel Camera with 3x Optical/4.1x Digital/ 12x Combined Zoom
• Larger 1.8" Vari-Angle LCD Monitor for Easier Preview and Review
• Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for Superior Image Quality and Faster Processing Speed
• 9-point AiAF plus FlexiZone AF for Off-Center Subjects

If you require mostly printing at 11x17 or larger size from your intermediate level Canon Power Shot digital cameras, the recommended digital cameras include:

• Canon Power Shot S60
• Wide Angle 3.6x (28-100mm) Zoom Lens puts more image in every shot
• 5.0 Megapixel CCD for superior image quality
• Exclusive Canon UA Lens Technology for high performance and compact design
• 9-point AiAF, Macro Function and "Underwater" white balance preset
• Canon Power Shot S70

• Wide-angle 28-100mm (35mm equivalent) 3.6x Optical Zoom Lens
• 7.1 Megapixel CCD and UA Lens Technology for improved Image Quality
• 13 Shooting Modes Including Enhanced VGA Movie Mode
• Canon DiG!C Image Processor and iSAPS Technology
• Canon Power Shot G6
• 7.1 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Optical Shooting System
• Powerful 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) 4x Optical Zoom
• 9-point AiAF for Precise, Accurate Focus
• Canon Power Shot Pro 1
• First PowerShot Pro with an 8 Megapixel CCD Sensor
• Features a fast 28-200mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.4-3.5 L-series USM zoom lens
• 12 EOS-based shooting modes, Wide-Area FlexiZone AF/AE and more
• Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology
• Enhanced Super Macro Mode

Best Canon Power Shot Digital Cameras - Advanced Level Cameras

These Canon Power Shot digital cameras offer advanced shooting modes and options, with the ability to add on lenses, flashes, and other accessories.

If you'd like to add only lenses to the digital camera, the recommended cameras include (recommended models to add flashes as well are the G6 and Pro 1):

• Canon Power Shot G6
• 7.1 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Optical Shooting System
• Powerful 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) 4x Optical Zoom
• 9-point AiAF for Precise, Accurate Focus
• Canon Power Shot Pro 1
• First PowerShot Pro with an 8 Megapixel CCD Sensor
• Features a fast 28-200mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.4-3.5 L-series USM zoom lens
• 12 EOS-based shooting modes, Wide-Area FlexiZone AF/AE and more
• Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology

• Enhanced Super Macro Mode
• Canon Power Shot S1 IS
• Ultra-compact 3.2 Megapixel design with 10x Optical Zoom Lens and Canon's exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer
• DV-quality VGA Continuous Movie Recording with Zoom Function
• Exclusive Canon DIGIC Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality and faster processing speed
• Vari-Angle LCD Monitor with enhanced resolution for clearer image preview and review