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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
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
“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…”
“Equipped with a tremendous reach (20x zoom), a sharp lens, and a 10 Megapixel resolution sensor, the Canon SX10 IS is a versatile camera…”
“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…”
Website Reviews
- 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
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Best Price:
$359
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- Price Range: $359 - $535 Compare Prices »
Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
“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…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 6.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
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Best Price:
$155
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- Price Range: $155 - $324 Compare Prices »
Best Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot G10
“Equipped with a class-leading high resolution sensor, a sharp 5x zoom lens with a wide angle view, and many useful features, the Canon…”
“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…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 5.0x
- Resolution: 14.7MP
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Best Price:
$463
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- Price Range: $463 - $699 Compare Prices »
Best Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD880 IS
“While Canon's SD line of ultracompacts run the gamut from no-frills budget camera to high-resolution megapixel monsters, the SD880 is the…”
“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…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 4.0x
- Resolution: 10.0MP
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Best Price:
$299
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- Price Range: $299 - $419 Compare Prices »
Best Cheap Ultra Compact Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
“The best all round camera in this group - in terms of image quality, handling and performance - was the Canon SD790 IS, especially at…”
Website Reviews
- 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
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Best Price:
$190
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- Price Range: $190 - $394 Compare Prices »
Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Low Light Photos Under $400
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
“Equipped with a stupendous 14.7 Megapixels resolution sensor, a sharp lens and the latest DIGIC IV image processing engine, the Canon…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.7x
- Image Stabilization: Yes
- Resolution: 14.7MP
- Max ISO: 3200
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Best Price:
$307
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- Price Range: $307 - $603 Compare Prices »
Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
“The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS squarely aims at Panasonic's highly successful TZ line of travel cameras and poses serious challenge. It has…”
Website Reviews
- 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
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Best Price:
$329
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- Price Range: $329 - $399 Compare Prices »
Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Travel Photos
Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
“Photographers sometimes jokingly say that the best camera on the market is the one that you have with you when great pictures happen…”
Website Reviews
- 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
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Best Price:
$139
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- Price Range: $139 - $178 Compare Prices »
Best Cheap Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Photos of Children or Pets
Canon PowerShot A590 IS
“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…”
Website Reviews
- 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
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Best Price:
$199
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- Price Range: $199 - $1500 Compare Prices »
Best Canon PowerShot Digital Camera for Interior Photos
Canon PowerShot SD870 IS
“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…”
“Canon is the pioneer of digital camera revolution and is the market leader. The camera produces images with minimal processing artifacts…”
Website Reviews
- Rated Excellent by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 3.8x
- Wide-Angle Lens: 28mm (25% wider)
- Resolution: 8.0MP










