The new ‘in’ thing for camera manufacturers these days seem to be putting a long zoom in a compact body. Canon PowerShot SX210 IS has a 14 megapixel resolution lens and it the quite compact with 28mm-equivalent wide-angle lens. This is the successor to the SX200 IS which we got in 2009, both the zoom range and resolution are upped the body is trimmed down so that it fits in the pocket easily. Controls are improved, as compared to its predecessor but there are a few quirks in the design which frustrated us on some occasions. The shooting speed is disappointing too. We will recommend you this camera if you don’t care much about the design or shooting speeds. Just like its predecessor, this camera too pops up the flash everytime you turn the camera on but this time, you can push it down if not needed. It is quite awkward to hold the camera if the flash is up because there is no place to put your fingers. The screen is bright enough but the resolution  [...]

$199.99 priced the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS is a basic digital camera. It continues to have the traditional design of its predecessors – Digital Elph series, but lacks optical viewfinder. Its main key selling point is its availability in numerous color choices. The SD1300 IS is a perfect mid-range camera with 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens, especially for those who do not care about advanced shooting options, HD quality and just want to remain in Auto mode. However, its picture quality and the shooting performance does not are not better than its competitors from Sony and Panasonic. On the bright side, it has a larger LCD display of 2.7 inches. The SD1300 IS has Canon-standard controls. The back switch lets you moving between shooting modes. You will find the four-way directional pad with center Function button on the switch’s right side. The Play button sits above the pad, while Display and Menu buttons are located beneath it. You can use the  [...]

The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS continues to have traditional “easy and fun” photography picture like its AA-sized siblings. $179 priced the A3100 IS has 12-megapixel sensor. It provides higher resolution and better picture quality than its $30 less priced A3000 IS sibling. The higher resolution is always better if you want to crop and print the images. The PowerShot A3100 IS looks better than its price tag. It has wider aperture lens and bigger display as compared to other digital cameras in its price range. In addition, the addition of optical image stabilization is also its key selling point. 2.7 inches LCD display of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is bright enough to retain the visibility even in direct sunlight. The A3100 IS has basic controls including mode dial, shutter release button, and power button on the top. All these buttons are well-spaced, but flush inside the surface. The Mode dial is a bit stuff that makes it a bit difficult to move.  [...]

You may know that Canon has launched two digital cameras – A495 and A490 after splitting the previous A480 model into different categories. Canon PowerShot A490 costs $109.99 and offers 5-point Face AiAF auto-focus system and 13 scene settings for Smart Auto Mode. However, it runs on two AA batteries and delivers the same quality like its sibling – the A495. The PowerShot A495 has two newly added shooting modes, Face Self Timer and uses 18 settings for Auto mode. On the contrary, the PowerShot A490 does not have these features. Noteworthy that both A490 and A495 are not fast and has long shutter lags. However, the budget-conscious users will be attracted towards the PowerShot A490. Like the A495, Canon has put the straightforward controls on its PowerShot A490. Power button and shutter release button along with other controls are located at right side of LCD display on the back. You will find Menu button, four-way directional pad with middle select  [...]