1. 3.0-inch wide touch-panel PureColor System LCD; updated Active Display for quickly switching between images with a shake of the camera
2. Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
3. 5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24mm lens, plus Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer; 12 megapixels for amazing resolution and editing
4. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

-12.1 megapixels-720p high-definition video capability-5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24mm lens-3.0" wide touchscreen LCD-Optical image stabilization-Smart auto intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations-Active display for quickly switching between images during playback with a shake of the camera-HDMI(TM) output-Silver

Customer Review :

Good small camera

I like this compact camera. I bought this for one of my friend and I heard only good reviews about this camera from him. He liked the quality as well as touch screen feautre.

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Great Camera

I am really happy with this camera. It's not a SLR replacement, but is very good and so much more practical in many situations.

I got the camera to take on a backpacking trip because I wanted to go as light as possible-- but still wanted to get good pics. The camera exceeded my expectations and delivered great images. I was really happy with the colors it produced. There are situations that the sharpness is a litte soft-- especially with the zoom and/or if you are trying to crop into the shot tight, but over-all the images are great. The wide angle is awesome!

The touch screen UI worked well and was pretty cool. However-- I found it was quicker to use the dedicated buttons on the right for quicker/tactile access to common features. I love it that this camera still has these buttons compared to the newer model which is all touch-screen.

I was also very happy with the video quality. The 720p clips looks great. I cut them into my 1080i HDV footage and it's hard to tell the difference. Zoom while shooting is digital and should be avoided.

I bought several extra batteries too, but I was pleased that I really only needed one extra as each battery lasted 7 days (about 500 pics) while in the wilderness. NOTE: I used minimal flash and shooting video will zap the battery much faster than pics.

PROS:
- Size
- Good/Great Images
- 24mm wide-angle is great
- Fast and accurate auto-focus
- Nice feature set and shot modes
- Touch screen cool, but...
- Still has vital physical buttons
- LCD is bright/vivid even outside
- Custom self timer (with multiple shots)

CONS:
- Sharpness with zoom
- Touch screen can be accidently activated
- Not a SLR replacement (but fits in my pocket)

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Nice Features, takes time to get use to functions menu

Likes: wide angle lens, size, wt.

Dislikes: controls are different from earlier models.
Not as easy or intuitive.

You can use the screen glass like an iPhone butt sort of.

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Canon Power Shot DS 980 IS

This camera is amazing. It has no flaws, it is just perfect. Easy to use, stunning functions, lots of features. Everything that I would ever want. Touch screen options is fantastic. It might be a little complicated for those who are used to cheaper and much less sofisticated cameras.I have a dougbt that those who write bad reviews have no idea how to use good quality cameras. I would recommend to buy this digital camera not only my friends but everyone who is looking for something different and better than anything else that is out there. Canon has proved itself once again. I love high end technology and this camera could easily meet those requiremnets. Love, Love, Love. You won't be dissapointed. The pictures as well as video is truely fantastic quality. Only thing is that it might require several hours to get used to it. I would ask incompetent people to keep their reviews for themselves. Please do not mislead others with your absurd opinions.

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Owning the right item and getting it at the right place

This canon camera is easy to use and produces a quality picture. I have had a canon camera for years but this one is by far the best. And above all it was not as expensive as the others I have owned. And this version does much more then the others.I wish I had known about it earlier but it took a friend to point me in the right direction.I tried to purchase the camera at a store but I could not get the one I wanted so I went to online purchasing and used Amazon.com because I knew I could get what I wanted and without any difficulty.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Face Detection, Blink Detection
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Picture the fun you'll have with Canon's SX200IS digital camera. It's equipped with an impressive array of automatic photo-taking features, including a stunning, wide-angle 12X optical zoom and HD movie capture. One-year warranty. Model SX200IS.

Customer Review :

Great for the Price and Capabilities

1. Big LCD (3 inches)
2. Very sturdy construction (run over by a car and the only damage is some scratches on the metal backplate. I don't recommend this... I only found this out by accident, heh)
3. 12x optical zoom that goes up to 48x with digital zoom (still really good photos if you can hold the camera really still. Image stabilization helps with this)
4. Good picture quality (not GREAT pictures but good ones. Not the crispest pictures around, which is apparent once you select the "actual size" option on your PC. You also see some softening at the edges)
5. Manual mode (shutter speed ranges: 15"-1/3200; aperture ranges: f3.4-f8.0. Shutter speed can be set to 1/3200 BUT you'll almost never end up using this option as the aperture only opens as wide as f3.4 so you'll almost always get extremely underexposed photos. The light meter assists in helping you select the aperture and shutter speed but in my opinion, it's best to let the Auto and scene modes handle the aperture and shutter speed.)
6. Lots of neat little features that aren't unique to this camera but are nice to have (facial recognition, lots of scene presets, picture stats, etc)
7. HD 720p video capture capability (excellent quality. 1280x720 resolution)
8. Looks good and a bit chunky but that's fine... I like my 12x optical zoom
9. $264 at time of purchase (pretty good price for a camera with so many features)

Not the most comprehensive review out there but I hope this helps :)

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This is the One!! Canon SX200IS

I read reviews and comparisons for several months before purchasing the SX200IS. Save yourself the trouble and get this one before it goes away. I like it way better than the 210 which is already marketed as its replacement. (Mine is red, and it's a nice dark maroon.) Until Canon replaces the SX20IS and includes a larger sensor (as in the Sony NEX3/5), there is no reason to go with a larger body camera with the small sensor used in most point and shoots. I almost bought the SX20IS, but realized I should wait for the larger sensor. Until then, I am even happier with this camera that I expected to be. The 12x optical zoom, including wide angle in this small a body is an excellent compromise.
For some BACKGROUND PERSPECTIVE: Consider that I have been taking pictures for over 50 years, including the last 40 with two Canon FT-QL SLRS with all the appropriate lenses, and a Sony DSC-85 for the last 10. The Canon SX200IS allows me to do anything (and more) I could do with the SLRs and four lenses from 28mm to 400mm (560mm on the SX200IS), all in one package that fits in my pocket! The ten years from the Sony 3.3 MP to the 12 MP Canon also gave me a great leap in image quality. Leaving the image quaility on the highest setting gives photos of about 3.5 MB each. That's plenty of data for editing, cropping, printing or projects (like photo books), and everyone that looks at my photos is amazed at the color and quality of the images. I have had the SX200 for about two months (an early Fathers Day gift to myself) and have taken about 400 photos (not counting any I have deleted), mostly on Auto, including a wedding reception and a military funeral. I already made four photo books, and they all turned out very well.
READ THE User's Manual, and then read it again!! I'm still learning more cool stuff this camera will do. BTW, my camera included a small format copy of the manual (Canon reads these reviews, I guess), but I had already downloaded it from the Canon website and had it printed and bound in large format, so the small copy stays in my bag with the camera. That's the other thing, this camera goes everywhere I go, since it's small enough to fit in one of the pockets of my shoulder bag that I take to work and in the car on weekends.
I like the ability to control exposure and focus myself, and I am still learning all the various options. If you just want to turn it on and take great pictures, don't worry about it. Just do it, and you'll be happy. The videos are great too, BTW!
The pop up flash is NOT an issue. Your left hand first finger gets used to the notch behind it, so you forget it very quickly.
Quality, Solid construction! Nice finish.

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Good camera.

This camera has met or exceeded all expectations. It's very easy to use and so far has been problem free. The captured images are top notch. A professional photographer or someone who is extremely particular about one small feature or another might be able to find a problem, but the average person should be very happy with this camera.

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Nice cam, nothing to complain about

I own this cam for about 2 months, so far, and I love it. It is real japan made, strong and nice. The image quality exceeds my expectations from a little cam and the awesome lens lets me shoot from tele to wide and macro. I am very happy with it. Oh yeh the vide is superb too!

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Picture Perfect!

The camera is easy to use, takes stunning pictures, and has a nice look. I am completely satisfied.

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1. 12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
3. Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
4. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

-12.1 megapixels-720p high-definition movie shooting capability plus HDMI(TM) output connector- 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom & optical image stabilization- 2.7 PureColor System LCD-Improved smart auto mode intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations-Easy to use with built in hints & tips-Black

Customer Review :

IS works very well, but videos only in QuickTime format

I've had the camera for 3 months now. The IS works very well, both for pictures and video. My only disappointment is the video format: they are saved only in .mov (QuickTime). Compared to the more common .avi or .mp4, the .mov files are large and will not play on a Windows computer unless QuickTime is installed.

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Great Little-Big Camera

The only thing little about this camera is its outside dimensions. It takes high resolution photos and videos, it is packed with features. Has a huge viewing screen. It's so simple to use, all three of my children (7yrs to 12 yrs) and wife immediately took to it.

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With the SD940IS, Canon has lost it's way

I bought this to replace a 3 year old SD1000 with the hopes that another generation of DIGIC processors would improve upon the excellent SD1000. Boy was I wrong. I should have listened to others who have said that Canon has lost it's way. This camera is very difficult to work with to get a good exposure - like a difficult to use SLR, you need to be aware of the lighting conditions and the limitations and quirks of the camera to take a good picture, you can't just point and shoot and feel confident that you've captured the moment. I found myself shooting a large number of photos and fiddling between the fully auto and the manual mode to understand when to use each. The fully auto mode is able to take some very interesting pictures that I was unable to reproduce in manual mode, for example taking a picture from inside a room of the view outside a window - in auto mode it is actually able to expose both the indoor and outdoor elements. However when outdoors the auto mode consistently produces overexposed and washed out photos. Perhaps the most telling sign is that I actually lost the camera during a trip overseas and did not mourn the loss at all - in fact a felt a sense of relief that I wouldn't have to live with it.

Other annoyances, the black paint chips fairly easily, the power button is hard to find, and it is nearly impossible to hold this camera without partially blocking the flash, which results in large dark areas in indoor photos.

Like a rookie QB with a great arm, this camera had flashes of greatness, but also demonstrated spectacular failures in simple situations and overall was a lot of work to live with. After 8 years of faithfully using Canon Elph digital cameras I'll be looking to other manufacturers now - it was nice knowing you Canon. Buyers be warned - STAY AWAY!

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

I did a lot of research and purchased, and returned, two other camera before I found the SD940 IS to be the one. I am extremely nearsighted and the 2.7" screen was better than the 3" widescreen on the SD980 IS. This camera is perfect in every way. It embodies just the right stuff!! Other camera, more expensive and some not, had too much unnecessary features. I wanted a camer that had some weight to it, took great pictures, great video and was compact. This camera fit the bill and was perfect for me. I recommend this camera to those who want a great digital camera with simplicity, yet a lot of camera.

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Great camera, with limitations

I bought this camera for a family member, but I borrowed it for about 500 pictures on a recent trip to Nicaragua. I have an older Canon SD870 which I dearly love, but I thought I would like the smaller size of SD940 and it has HD video. The picture quality is up to normal Canon standards... no complaints there. Time-to-start-up, battery life are all excellent. But I have two complaints: (1) Even though I think I have normal size hands, the buttons (particularly the power and shutter release on the top) are just too far recessed to be accessed easily, and without looking. On the flip side, my Canon SD870 is just the opposite - it's too easy to accidentally power on the camera. And (2) Canon replaced one of the dedicated thumb wheel selectors... the shooting mode. I like to easily be able to select Continuous Mode. When you need it, you need it right away, and you don't have time to plow thru menus. For that reason alone this camera will not be replacing my SD870. If that's not important to you then you'll love this camera.

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1. 10.0-megapixel CMOS sensor combined with DIGIC 4 Image Processor create the Canon HS System
2. f/2.0 lens, great for shooting in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field; 3.8x optical zoom
3. 720p HD movie shooting capability; HDMI output connector; Super Slow Motion Movie function
4. Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations; shoot like a pro with Aperture- and Shutter-priority modes
5. Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Canon PowerShot SD4000IS Digital ELPH (Red)

Customer Review :

Amazing!

First, when I was going through so many camera options with the salesman, it came down to two, and this Canon ended up being the chosen one. As the options being in silver, black and "Ferrari" red as the man put it, I went with red. I do believe, this is the camera version of the flashy car.

Cons: It's a bit loud. To erase photos takes multiple clicks and gets rather annoying. I'm not convinced the battery life is quite the best. (But then again, I was taking way too many photos and having too much fun with the features.)


Pros: I have a Nikon DSLR which I love and take everywhere, but needed to replace my point and shoot. I needed something that had a high ISO, quick shooting, great with low lighting, bursts of flash and the ability to capture vibrant colors.. I take concert photography and it's hard to find a point and shoot with a high zoom, and can perfect all of the above.

This camera has the ability to capture great action in low lighting and bright colors. I've only had it for a few days but I am floored with the capabilities this tiny camera possesses. A great feature it has is the multiple shots that are so quick it almost seems like you are taking video- great for sports. It also has the ability to capture even the tiniest details such as fibers on a pillow.

I'm sure upon spending more time with this Canon I will be able to explore more of the features. (i.e. Fish lens, color swapping, etc) Once I go through the whole manual I am sure I will only love it more. If you had one camera to rely to take your backstage access experience at concerts, this is it. (Or any valuable events you want to capture.)

I highly recommend this camera to anyone. However, you will have to spend sometime reading over the manual to understand everything which will take time. This camera will go with me everywhere.

Rating :

80% of photos were blurry

Just bought this camera and had the same problem as other reviewers -- about 40% of the 300 photos I took at a wedding this past weekend were blurry. I mean most were unrecognizably blurry. The autofocus was horrible in everything but the best light. My old Canon sd1000 beat this camera hands down in its point-and-shoot usability. This one's getting returned ASAP.

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Nice but no cigar

Nice camera, takes great pictures and is very easy to carry. Beyond this, I didn't find the bells and whistles to be much of an improvement over the five-year-old Canon digital camera it replaced. In my mind, no company's digital products deserve ratings of four or five stars (out of five) without providing a manual. The User Guide for the SD4000IS is 166 pages and the Software Guide 60 pages. There may be another way to do it, but I need a manual as I learn the system, and I don't want to be tethered to the PDF file computer. My solution--print out both manuals, add them to a folder and keep it close at hand. "Going green" is Canon's explanation, as they force me to print 200+ pages of manual.

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Very Good Small Digital Camera

I purchased this camera to take with me on vacation so I wouldn't have to carry my Rebel Xti, this camera fit into my small purse. I was very impressed with the quality of day and night/inside pictures this camera took. I have had other small digital cameras that took good daytime pictures but the night/inside were not very good. I also was very happy with the zoom range for such a small camera, we went to a Yankees Baseball Game and sitting in left field I could get good pictures of the players batting.

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A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT!!

I had a couple of older model Canon Elph's, and wanted to upgrade thinking new had to be better. This camera just did not live up to expectations, or what was promised by Canon. First and foremost, I got a lot of odd looking colors in my shots. Some looked fine, but others looked "cartoonish". I was using the complete auto mode, so it's not like I had the wrong settings picked. I mean I would hand the camera to a friend, they'd look at the screen and say "why does she look like a cartoon in this one?" Just not natural and not appealing. I also experienced autofocus issues where more shots were blurry than with my previous Elph. The lack of sharpness was a big issue on most prints. Just too soft and fuzzy. I agree with taking 14 megapixels and going down to 10 to make the photos easier to handle and store, but not when it affects picture quality to this degree. Maybe 12 was a safer number. Still, 10 megapixels and you can't get a nice sharp 4x6 print out of it? That just shouldn't be happening. As far as video goes, I also had a focus issue at times with a moving object. My son was running around the backyard catching lightning bugs and I lost the focus a number of times and had to move the camera around to jar it back into clarity. All in all, I'd pass on this one.

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1. 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x optical zoom make picture taking a snap
2. Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 18 predefined shooting situations; new scene modes deliver more creative freedom
3. Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD
4. AA battery power enables you to easily power up on the go
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Taking your digital photography beyond the "norm", the Canon PowerShot A495 RE offers Super Vivid and Poster Effect modes, allowing you to capture images with exceptionally vivid colors, or a high-contrast, graphic look. And that's in addition to 16 other automatic shooting modes. Capture all your shots with stunning detail and brilliant color thanks to a 10.0-megapixel capture resolution and the DIGIC III image processor. Finally, because the A495 is fueled by a pair of AA batteries, you never have to stop to recharge.

Customer Review :

Great Digital - Canon 495

Very good value. Reasonable price. Our 1st digital camera & we wondered why we waited so long. Extremely easy to use, even for the novice. If & when we need to buy another, it will likely be a Canon.

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Great camera for on the go

Bought this camera to take camping, boating, fishing etc.. easy point and shot style. LOVE IT! great for the money!

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Canon powershot A495

We purchased this camera for our granddaugter to take on her trip to Colorado. Canon cameras take very good pictures. This camera is small and compact and very easy to use. You can navigate through the menu easily.

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Save up and buy something slightly more expensive

The overall quality of this camera is good, however, I have had nothing but frustration since I began using this. First of all, with nearly every picture that you take using the flash, following the actual picture taking, the LCD display goes black for several seconds and gives you a message that it is charging the flash.

Second, the camera will take its time focusing in and finding the right levels of focus and clarity for the picture that you are trying to take. When it does allow you to take your photo, a review of the photo on both the LCD and later on a PC will often reveal that the picture you just took is blurry and out of focus.

In conclusion, this camera is too much high maintenance for a simple point-and-shoot camera. I have two small kids, and when I want to catch them at a particular moment to take a picture, every second is essential. Between waiting for the flash to charge and then the camera to focus, and then followed by pictures that come out with little quality, the money spent on this camera is not an investment in memories as it should be, but rather an investment in frustration.

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Would have loved it, but battery life is AWFUL.

Sorry to say, this is my 1st negative review of a product on Amazon and I hate to do it, however I would not be able to recommend this camera model to anyone! (I have had Canon Powershots in the past that I loved, too.)

I bought this camera and immediately fell in love. It was easy to use, took great macro and regular shots, and was just an overall wonderful camera! That was until the batteries started going out after about taking 50 shots with it. No flash was being used at all, it was only in macro mode. And this happened repeatedly no matter what batteries I used. I have at least 4 different sets of rechargeable AA's that I have used successfully with my other camera. They would last forever in that one, but not in this camera! You get about 50 shots and that's it. Basically this makes this camera completely USELESS for me. I have an online business that requires me to take many shots to weed out the best ones to use - and needless to say after going through 4 different sets of batteries within 15 minutes time after time has made me furious. I am going to return this camera today, garbage!!

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