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  [...]

$249.99 priced the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS is a lightweight, attractive and ultra-compact digital camera. It looks quite similar to the previous SD940 IS and shares most of the same features including 28mm equivalent wide-angle lens, digital and optical image stabilization, 2.7 inches LCD display and 4x digital zoom. The PowerShot SD1400 IS has 14.1-megapixel resolution, which is an upgrade over previous 12-megapixel of the SD940 IS. You will find some creative shooting and shutter-release timer options in the SD1400 IS, but there is no other improvement as compared its predecessor. The shooting performance, battery life, and picture quality are average. The SD1400 IS remains one of the best ultra-compact point-and-shot cameras in sub-$250 range. It easily retains the first choice for the casual users looking for a basic camera. We like that the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS is very easy to use even with large hands. The controls are flat and flash  [...]

Exactly, the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS is a follow-up of the SD980 IS. $329.99 priced the SD3500 IS features same ultra wide-angle lens with 5x zoom and touch-screen display. However, its 14.1-megapixel sensor is an upgrade over previous version. It is noteworthy that its shooting performance is slow and suffers from few quality issues. If you are not overcritical about pixels, then the PowerShot SD3500 IS is a good choice. The SD980 IS has more physical control, while the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS has limited controls including shooting mode switch, shutter release button, zoom ring, play and power buttons. All these controls are located on the top. 3.5 inches touch-screen LCD display of the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS has 461,000 dots resolution. It features Touch Panel technology and wide-viewing angle. As per Canon, the display covers approximately 100% of the shooting scene. The touch-screen has double resolution and is 0.5 inch bigger than that of the SD980 IS. It is quick responsive  [...]