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What is the difference between these different models of Canon PowerShot digital cameras?
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The PowerShot line by Canon is a line of consumer and prosumer (consumer who are a little more serious about photography) digital cameras. In total, the PowerShot line has 7 different grades of digital cameras.
The A series is marketed as a budget line of cameras targeted to the consumer who just needs a camera to document special occassions. The current line offered by Canon are the A490, A495, A800, A1200, A2200, A3000IS, A3100IS, A3300IS.
The D series was designed to be a waterproof, freeze and shock resistant cameras and the E series are design-oriented cameras. Currently, Canon only offers the D10.
The G series is a line of high-end advanced cameras which are considered semi-SLR. The G9, G10, G11 and G12 have become extremely popular among consumers in recent years. The most current model is the G12.
The S/SD series are considered ultracompact series which give performance and style. The current line includes the SD1300IS, ELPH 100 HS, SD1400IS, ELPH300HS, SD3500IS, SD4000IS, ELPH500HS, SD4500IS.
The S/SX series are ultra-zoom cameras. The current line are the SX130IS, SX210IS, SX230HS, SX30IS and the S95.
You will also be able to find older models of the Canon camera on other websites such as Amazon.com
Source:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_PowerShot
The A series is marketed as a budget line of cameras targeted to the consumer who just needs a camera to document special occassions. The current line offered by Canon are the A490, A495, A800, A1200, A2200, A3000IS, A3100IS, A3300IS.
The D series was designed to be a waterproof, freeze and shock resistant cameras and the E series are design-oriented cameras. Currently, Canon only offers the D10.
The G series is a line of high-end advanced cameras which are considered semi-SLR. The G9, G10, G11 and G12 have become extremely popular among consumers in recent years. The most current model is the G12.
The S/SD series are considered ultracompact series which give performance and style. The current line includes the SD1300IS, ELPH 100 HS, SD1400IS, ELPH300HS, SD3500IS, SD4000IS, ELPH500HS, SD4500IS.
The S/SX series are ultra-zoom cameras. The current line are the SX130IS, SX210IS, SX230HS, SX30IS and the S95.
You will also be able to find older models of the Canon camera on other websites such as Amazon.com
Source:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_PowerShot
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