Canon Cameras: the Powershot Series

The first digital camera came in the early 90's when Kodak released their very first. The sensor technology used was Charge Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal Oxide (CMOS). The concept is for these sensors to generate the electrical stimulus when exposed to the light. The stimulus accounts for the pixel, which refers to the smallest part or component of an image. The pixels are digitalized for storage in the computer's memory or in CDs. A digital image is always easier to save, transfer, or print. In digital cameras, the higher the pixel count, the higher the quality of the photo. Canon cameras have been one of the leaders in this quality battle up until today.

As a pioneer in the camera manufacturing industry, Camera has a roster or digital cameras that rank as bestsellers in their categories worldwide. The Powershot is Canon's line of digital cameras that entered the market in 1995, targeting semi-professional users.

This series of compact cameras include 60 plus models: A series, G series, S series, and Pro series. Canon cameras' Powershot series ranges from simple point and shoot to larger, full-featured (except SLR) and much more expensive ones.

The A series are medium-sized and mostly for beginners or casual users. The G and S series is a little above in terms of features. Professional photographers of course, are the targets for the Pro series since this is loaded with great features that come with the high price.

Here is a roundup of some of the features of each one in the series:

Series Powershot Canon cameras

-Point-and-shoot camera type

-CCD sensors: 4.2 megapixels

-Zoom: 4x, optical

-Other features: VGA, USB port, colored LCD, 15 modes

-Target user: Beginners or amateurs

G Series Powershot Canon cameras

-Provision for External flash

-CCD sensors: 3.3 to 10 megapixels

-Zoom: 3x to 6x, optical

-Resolution: 2048 x 1536 to 3648 x 2736

-Other features: Built-in flash, USB, Li-Ion battery

-Can fit wide lenses

S series Powershot Canon cameras

-Point-and-shoot camera type

-CCD sensors: 3.2 megapixels

-Zoom: Superzoom at 10x, optical

0-1.5in rear LCD panel

Other models have the following features

-CCD sensor: 10 megapixel

-37-111mm lens

-Zoom: 3x, optical

Pro series Powershot Canon Cameras

-Most expensive in the Powershot series

-Model/s: Pro 1

-CCD sensor: 8.3 megapixels

-L series lens

-Zoom: 7x, optical (28 to 200mm)

-Shutter speed: 1/4000 second

Canon continues to produce more advanced Canon cameras for very type of user. As a key player in the market, customers can expect only the best features and quality from them and they never failed to deliver. There would definitely be more innovations soon and definitely more superb pictures.

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