Canon Digital Camera Specifications

The EOS 1000D is able to capture photos at a top speed of 3 frames per second for Jpegs. For composing photos there is a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Live view allows you to compose images using the LCD screen if you prefer this method to using a viewfinder. The EOS 1000D offers protection against dust with automatic sensor cleaning. This is none of the more lightweight SLRs weighing 450g. It is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.

The EOS 1100D is aimed at anyone looking to buy their first Digital SLR. It includes an on screen help to guide you through all the main features. Features include 12 megapixels, a 2.7 inch LCD screen, a viewfinder and High Definition movies, plus Eye-Fi connected features to help you upload your photos to your computer and photo sharing websites.

This is a fully featured Digital SLR. It is aimed at top level professionals working in the fields of sports, news and wildlife photography. Key features include 16 megapixels, a 1.3x crop factor, 46 point auto focus, 10 frames per second and the ability to shoot High Definition movies. ISO can be extended between ISO 50 and ISO 102,400. The high specification build quality includes a full magnesium alloy body. It is water and dust resistant through the fitting of 76 rubber seals.

The EOS IDs Mark III sits at the top of the Canon DSLR range. It is aimed at the most demanding professional photographers and offers features such as a shooting speed of 5 frames per second, a full frame sensor and 19 AF cross type points.

The Canon EOS 50D is a mid range Digital SLR. It has 15 megapixels. Other attractions include a live view mode, up to 6.3 frames per second continuous shooting and automatic cleaning to help keep the sensor free from dust. The EOS 50D is compatible with Canon EF and EFS lenses.

Canon has packed 18 megapixels onto the camera sensor. The EOS 550D is capable of shooting at rates up to 3.7 frames per second. It can also capture High Definition movies at a resolution of 1080p. It has a 3 inch LCD screen and is equipped with a 9 point AF system.

Like its predecessor the EOS 5D Mark II has a full frame sensor. It can shoot at up to 3.9 frames per second when images are stored as Jpegs. The 3 inch LCD screen offers Live View for composing images through the screen. There is also a comprehensive dust prevention system.

The EOS 600D offers full High Definition movies. It has 9 point Auto Focus, an ISO range of 100 – 6400 (expandable to 128,000) and can reel off still images at a top speed of 3.7 frames per second. To help you compose photos from awkward shooting positions there is a 3 inch, vari angle LCD screen. If you are new to this level of camera then you are likely to find the on screen camera guide is very useful.

This mid range Digital SLR is capable of capturing up to 5.3 frames per second for up to 58 jpegs. It has a 3 inch vari angle LCD screen and a 9 point cross type AF system. ISO can be set between 100 and 6400. This is expandable to 12,800. In camera RAW processing allows you to adjust settings such as white balance and to correct distortion or chromatic aberration.

Key features include the ability to shoot at speeds of up to 8 frames per second. This is ideal for fast moving subjects. Focusing options include a 19 point cross type AF system. The AF system is customisable to give you fine control over focusing. The ISO range is 100 – 6400. This is expandable up to 12800.

The EOS-1D X is a top of the range Digital SLR aimed at high level professional photographers. It is a full frame model. It is capable of 10.3 frames per second and has a 3.2 inch LCD screen. Photographs can be stored simultaneously as Jpg and RAW. There is a 3.2 inch LCD screen in addition to the viewfinder. ISO ratings go up to 512,000 in standard mode and 204,800 in High ISO mode. You can also shoot Full High Definition movies.

The big attraction is the length of zoom offered in a digital camera under 23mm wide. The camera is capable of shooting High Definition movies as well as having a high speed movie mode that can record footage at a rate of 240 frames per second. These clips can then be played back in slow motion. The IXUS 1000 HS also has a High Sensitivity sensor. This should help when capturing photos in lowlight.

The IXUS 1100 HS has a wide angle lens. The lens also has plenty of scope for zooming in on more distant subjects. This means you have a great amount of flexibility from a camera that is small enough to slip into a larger pocket. There is an advanced movie mode with the IXUS 1100 HS able to shoot full format HD (1080) movies. Another movie option allows you to shoot slow motion movies. There is also a movie mode for shooting in Apple iFrame format.

The IXUS 115 HS offers a higher movie resolution than the majority of its closest rivals. It is also capable of shooting slow motion movies. For composing shots there is a 3 inch LCD screen. Close up photography is catered for by a macro mode that can focus from 3cm away from the subject.

This camera has a wide angle lens and a 2.7 inch LCD screen. It is capable of shooting High Definition movies with a maximum resolution of 720p. Image stabilisation has been built into the lens to help minimise any picture blur caused by camera shake.

One of the big attractions of the IXUS 220 HS is the advanced movie mode. It offers a higher resolution than a lot of other pocket cameras. The body of the camera is made from stainless steel and is available in red, silver and black. It has a 2.7 inch LCD screen.

The IXUS 230 HS is a pocket sized digital camera with some extra zoom power. The lens also has wide angle capabilities. The IXUS 230 HS is a sleek looking camera with a metal body. It is available in a range of different colours. Image stabilisation is has been built in to help you combat picture blur. This feature comes into its own when you are taking pictures in fading light.

The IXUS 300 HS represents a step forward in technology from Canon. They claim that the camera sensor has increased sensitivity. This allows the camera to capture a greater level of detail, improving photo quality, especially in lowlight. The camera is also one of the few pocket cameras to include aperture priority and shutter priority.

The IXUS 310 HS offers extra movie options over and above a more standard digital camera. In addition it also has a larger than standard LCD screen at 3.2 inches in size. The lens is wide angle. This is ideal for squeezing extra wide scenes into your shots. Canon have also included a large aperture. This can help to improve the quality of your shots when the light available is not perfect.

The Powershot A1200 runs on AA batteries. As well as a 2.7 inch LCD screen it also has an optical viewfinder for composing your photos. Canon has incorporated features to help you if you are new to digital photography. These include a special easy mode as well as a Hints and Tips section within the menu system. It is capable of shooting High Definition movies and has a wide angle lens.

The Powershot A2200 is a fairly simple point and shoot camera. It includes a hints and tips section to help you get more from your camera. It offers High Definition movies and a 2.7 inch LCD screen. The lens is wide angle.

Compared to other starter digital cameras the Powershot A3200 IS has one or two extra features. These include High Definition movies and dynamic image stabilisation. The lens is wide angle, the LCD screen is 2.7 inches in size and there is also a tips and hints section to help you get the most out of this camera.

The Powershot A3300 IS is a sensibly priced compact camera. It offers enough features to be classed as a clear step up from the very basic models. Attractions include image stabilisation, High Definition movies and a macro mode that can focus from 3cm away from the subject.

The Powershot A495 offers point and shoot simplicity. The specification is fairly basic and this helps to keep the camera simple and straightforward. It is equipped with a 2.5 inch LOCD screen and runs on AA batteries. It is compatible with SD and SDXC memory cards.

The Powershot A800 is the starter camera in the Canon range. Features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen and standard definition movies. It has larger than normal buttons on the back of the camera making it easier for you to select the settings you wish to use. It runs on AA batteries and can focus from 1cm in macro mode.

The Powershot D10 is the first Canon digital camera to be waterproof (to 10m), freezeproof (to -10 degrees) and shockproof (to 1.22m). It is also dust proof. Aside from those features this is a relatively straightforward, point and shoot digital camera.

The Powershot G12 is packed with a range of features that would not look out of place on a Digital SLR. It is an ideal choice for anyone who is looking for a second camera for use when it is not practical to carry a Digital SLR. Features include manual exposure controls, manual focusing, a pull out and twist LCD screen, a RAW mode and a macro mode that can focus from 1cm away from the subject.

Canon have excelled themselves with the Powershot S100 when it comes to packing features into an extremely compact body. The specification makes very impressive reading, especially when you consider this camera will fit into a good sized pocket.

Features include a large maximum aperture (f2), Full High Definition movies, manual exposure controls, a wide angle lens, GPS picture tagging, a top shooting speed of 9.6 frames per second, RAW capture, image stabilisation for stills and movie footage, a range of different aspect ratios and a high dynamic range mode. It has a 3 inch LCD screen and the flash unit pops up on top of the camera away from the lens. This can help to reduce red eye.

The big attraction of the Powershot S95 is likely to be the range of features packed into such a compact body size. There are plenty of advanced features to get your teeth into. These include a RAW mode, manual exposure controls, manual focusing and a maximum aperture of f/2. This large aperture is likely to come in handy when shooting in lowlight.

The amount of zoom on offer is likely to be attractive in a relatively small body size. On top of that there are a full set of manual exposure controls to get your teeth into. For someone who wishes to use the Powershot SX130 IS purely as a point and shoot digital camera there is a special Easy Shooting mode. There is also a hints and tips section to help you get the most out of your camera.

The big attraction of the Powershot SX150 is the combination of features and relatively small body size. Although on the large side for slipping into a pocket it still offers a good degree of portability for a camera with as many features as this one has. You have access to a wide angle lens offering 12x zoom and 14 megapixels. Canon have built image stabilisation into the lens to combat blur. There is also a set of manual exposure controls.

The Powershot SX210 IS offers a lot of power and features in a relatively small body. Key features include manual exposure controls, a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation, a wide angle lens and the ability to shoot High Definition movies.

The Powershot SX220 HS has plenty of features for you to use. These include manual exposure modes, manual focus and the ability to fine tune features to get your photos looking exactly how you would like them to look. It also has an advanced High Definition movie mode and a 3 inch LCD screen.

The Powershot SX230 HS has an impressive range of features. These include manual exposure settings, manual focusing, GPS positioning, Dynamic image stabilisation and High Definition movies. There is also a 3 inch LCD screen and the ability to focus from 5cm in macro mode.

Clearly the headline feature is the 35x zoom lens. This is backed up by a set of manual exposure controls, a 2.7 inch LCD screen that you can pull out and twist round. There is also a hot shoe for attaching an external flash unit, as well as servo AF/AE for tracking moving subjects. If you would like to work with filters there is also a lens filter adapter available.

The Powershot SX40 HS is a serious piece of kit. It offers extreme zoom power as well as the ability to photograph wide scenes such as landscapes and groups of people. It has an impressive set of manual controls too. The movie mode is one of the most advanced you are likely to find. Other features include a 2.7 inch LCD screen that pulls away from the body and can be twisted round at an angle to provide you with a comfortable shooting position.