Canon News: Powershot G1 X Launched

Today, Canon launched an upgrade to the Powershot G12, with the G1 X.  Not just an evolution, it's being pitched as more of a revolution, with a significantly increased sensor size. 

Here's a video which describes the camera in some detail:

Features include:

• Large 14.3 MP CMOS, DIGIC 5, HS System
• Compact 4x zoom; Intelligent IS
• 7.5 cm (3.0”) vari-angle LCD; OVF
• Full Manual, RAW, DPP
• Full HD, HDMI
• High-speed Burst HQ
• Smart Auto
• Extensive accessories
• HDR mode and ND filter
• Optional 40m waterproof case 

More details available from here.

Canon News: High-end G12 and SX30 IS PowerShots launched

Canon have launched a couple of high-end compact cameras, the PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30IS, replacing the G11 and SX20IS respectively.

G12

• HS System
• High-sensitivity 10 MP CCD
• 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens, Hybrid IS
• 7.0 cm (2.8") vari-angle LCD, Electronic Level, OVF
• Front Dial, Full Manual & RAW
• HD movies, HDMI
• High Dynamic Range mode
• Smart Auto
• Multi-Aspect Shooting
• Extensive accessory system

More details available here.

SX20 IS

• 20x wide-angle (28mm) zoom lens with IS
• 12.1 MP CCD
• 2.5” vari-angle PureColor VA LCD
• Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology
• DIGIC 4
• Motion Detection
• Face Detection
• Enhanced i-Contrast
• HD movies (720p) with HDMI output
• Hot shoe for external flash

More details here.

Canon News: Trio of compacts released

Canon have released three new compact cameras.  I've always found Canon's range of compact cameras bewildering and this hasn't helped!

Canon PowerShot S95

• HS System and f/2 lens
• High-sensitivity 10.0 MP CCD
• 28 mm wide, 3.8x zoom lens, Hybrid IS
• Lens Control Ring, Full Manual and RAW
• 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
• HD movies, HDMI
• High Dynamic Range mode
• Smart Auto
• Multi-Aspect Shooting
• Optional Waterproof Case

More details here.

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

• 12x, wide-angle (28 mm) lens with IS
• 12.1 MP sensor
• Smart Auto and Easy modes detect 28 scene types
• 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD
• HD movies
• Smart Shutter with Wink Self-Timer
• Shooting modes include Miniature Effect movie
• Hints & Tips
• Full Manual control
• i-Contrast 

More details here.

Canon IXUS 1000HS / PowerShot SD4500 IS

• 10x optical zoom with IS
• Compact, stylish metal body
• HS System, 10.0 MP CMOS sensor
• Full HD movies, Dynamic IS
• 7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
• Super Slow Motion Movie
• Smart Auto and Smart FE
• Shooting modes, Best Image Selection
• Wink Self-Timer
• Hints & Tips

More details here.