Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot digital cameras were first introduced in 1995 and now comprise one of the best-selling digital camera lines worldwide. A Canon PowerShot digital camera is known for having great image quality, versatility, and ease of use. The Canon PowerShot A series are budget cameras that use AA-sized batteries and are designed to be easy and fun to use. The G series include the flagship full-featured Canon PowerShot cameras with manual controls available. The SX series include the ultra zoom models, and the SD series, also known as the Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH, include their “performance and style” ultra compact point and shoot cameras. Our experts have selected the best Canon PowerShot camera below for different budgets, sizes, and desired uses.

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera Under $400

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera Under $400
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
TheDailyNathan's Best Camera Overall Under $350

“Canon's SX10 is a complete all-in-one camera that promises a lot in the way of features and specs, and also delivers in terms of…”

Straight Talk's Best Camera Overall Under $400

“Equipped with a tremendous reach (20x zoom), a sharp lens, and a 10 Megapixel resolution sensor, the Canon SX10 IS is a versatile camera…”

Digital Photography Review's Best Camera Overall Under $400

“The Canon SX10 IS has the slight edge in image quality (especially at lower ISO settings), has the longest zoom range and by far the best…”

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  • Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 20.0x
  • Resolution: 10.0MP

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
One of TheDailyNathan's Top Compact Cameras Overall Under $200

“Canon's A2000 IS is part of Canon's budget A-series of compact cameras. At 1.3 in. thin, the A2000 is certainly compact enough to take…”

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  • Rated Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 6.0x
  • Resolution: 10.0MP

Best Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera

Best Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot G10
Straight Talk's Best Compact Camera Overall Under $1000

“Equipped with a class-leading high resolution sensor, a sharp 5x zoom lens with a wide angle view, and many useful features, the Canon…”

Fotoguy's Best Compact Camera Overall Under $500

“If you've outgrown that old auto, do-everything-for-you point-n-shoot with its not-really-sharp, noisy images, and are desiring more…”

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  • Recommended at DPReview.com
  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 5.0x
  • Resolution: 14.7MP

Best Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera

Best Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD880 IS
One of TheDailyNathan's Top Ultra Compact Cameras Overall Under $300

“While Canon's SD line of ultracompacts run the gamut from no-frills budget camera to high-resolution megapixel monsters, the SD880 is the…”

One of Straight Talk's Top Compact Cameras Overall Under $400

“The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is the most affordable camera with the latest DGIC IV image processor in the Canon lineup. It has a sharp 4x…”

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  • Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 4.0x
  • Resolution: 10.0MP

Best Cheap Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera

Best Cheap Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
Digital Photography Review's Best Ultra Compact Camera Overall

“The best all round camera in this group - in terms of image quality, handling and performance - was the Canon SD790 IS, especially at…”

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  • Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 3.0x
  • Resolution: 10.0MP

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Low Light Photos Under $400

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Low Light Photos Under $400
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
Straight Talk's Best Ultra Compact Camera for Low Light Photos Under $1000

“Equipped with a stupendous 14.7 Megapixels resolution sensor, a sharp lens and the latest DIGIC IV image processing engine, the Canon…”

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  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 3.7x
  • Image Stabilization: Yes
  • Resolution: 14.7MP
  • Max ISO: 3200

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
One of Straight Talk's Top Compact Cameras for Travel Photos Under $400

“The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS squarely aims at Panasonic's highly successful TZ line of travel cameras and poses serious challenge. It has…”

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  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 12.0x
  • Resolution: 12.1MP
  • Size: 4.1 x 2.4 x 1.5 in.
  • Battery Life: 280 shots

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos
Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
vrf's Best Compact Camera for Travel Photos Under $200

“Photographers sometimes jokingly say that the best camera on the market is the one that you have with you when great pictures happen…”

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  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 4.0x
  • Resolution: 10.0MP
  • Size: 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.
  • Battery Life: 450 shots

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets

Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
Canon PowerShot A590 IS
One of TheDailyNathan's Top Compact Cameras for Child Photos Under $200

“The Canon A590 IS is the budget camera in Canon's A-series, offering a small 4x zoom that only provides a 35-140mm zoom range, falling…”

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  • Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
  • Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 4.0x
  • Resolution: 8.0MP
  • AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.7s

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Interior Photos

Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Interior Photos
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
One of Fotoguy's Top Ultra Compact Cameras for Interior Photos Under $450

“Don't be put off just because this model is over a year old and "only" has an 8.0 megapixel sensor. It can match or better the image…”

One of Straight Talk's Top Compact Cameras for Interior Photos Under $400

“Canon is the pioneer of digital camera revolution and is the market leader. The camera produces images with minimal processing artifacts…”

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  • Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
  • Zoom: 3.8x
  • Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
  • Resolution: 8.0MP
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