Canon PowerShot TX1 / SX 100 IS / A650 IS / S5 IS

PowerShot TX1

• Compact, Stylish and durable stainless steel body
• 7.1-megapixel CCD imager
• 10× optical zoom lens with 39-390mm 35mm equivalent coverage
• Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System
• Dedicated Movie and Still shutter releases
• DIGIC III image processor for faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times as well as improved image quality and battery life
• True 720p HDTV (1280×720) MPEG-4 movies @ 30fps with stereo audio
• Recording CD quality stereo sound in 44 KHz
• Movies @ 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (60 fps/30 fps) with stereo audio
• 1.8″ Vari-Angle LCD, swivels 285°
• Continuous capture @ approx. 2.2 fps
• Advanced TTL 9-point autofocus system with Macro and Super Macro focus options
• Canon’s Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology + Red-eye Correction feature
• Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (7 modes), Color Accent, Color Swap, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie
• Evaluative, Center-weighted and Spot metering options
• White Balance: Automatic, 5 presets or Custom
• ISO speeds: Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80 - 1600 equivalent
• Built-in stereo microphones and speaker
• HD Component video output
• SD/SDHC/MMC/MMC Plus memory card storage (32MB MMC Plus card included)
• High-capacity rechargeable Lithium NB-4L battery
• Exif Print, Print Image Matching III and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high speed plug-n-play connectivity for PC and Mac
• MRP – Rs 21,995/-
• Special Price – Rs 16,995/-
• EMI – Rs 1416/-

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Review

The good: 10x optical zoom; optical image stabilization; 1,280×720, 30 frames per second HD video capture; very close-focusing SuperMacro mode.

The bad: Extremely awkward design; so-so still image quality; sluggish performance; noisy at higher ISOs.

The bottom line: The TX1’s unique design is sure to turn heads, but it’s also quite awkward to use, and its still image quality isn’t up to Canon’s usual standards.

Free

• 1 GB SD Card
• Leather Case

PowerShot SX 100 IS

• 8.0-megapixel CCD, delivering image resolutions as large as 3,264 x 2,448 pixels
• 10x zoom lens (equivalent to a 36-360mm lens on a 35mm camera)
• Autofocus with AF assist lamp
• 1.6x, 2.0x or 4.0x digital zoom
• 2.5-inch color LCD display
• Automatic, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure modes
• Built-in flash with five modes plus an intensity adjustment
• Secure Digital / MultiMediaCard / SDHC / MMCPlus/ HC MMCPlus slot (16MB SD card included)
• USB 2.0 computer connection
• MRP – Rs 16,995/-
• EMI – Rs 1416/-

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Review

The good: First-rate photo quality; full set of manual exposure controls; optical image stabilization; electronic lens cover.

The bad: Too easy to accidentally click instead of scroll when navigating; no optical zoom in movie capture.

The bottom line: Though the Canon PowerShot SX100 produces excellent photos, other aspects of the camera–some performance issues and operational annoyances, to name two–dim its luster.

Free 2 GB SD Card

Powershot A650 IS

• 12 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 4000×3000 pixel images
• 6x optical 35-210mm f/2.8-4.8 zoom, 4x digital zoom
• 2.5″ vari-angle color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system with Face Detection technology
• Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
• 21 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners
• Movie mode w/sound, 640×480 30fps up to 4GB
• 1.2fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images
• Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
• Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
• White Balance: Auto, 6 presets or Custom
• Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
• Low-light focus assist illuminator
• Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length
• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Powered by four standard AA type batteries
• Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
• USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity for PC and Mac
• SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards, 32MB supplied
• Optional wide angle and telephoto lens adapters
• Optional High-Power Flash HF-DC1
• Optional Waterproof Housing
• MRP – Rs 21,995/-
• Special Price – Rs 19,995/-
• EMI – Rs 1667/-

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Review

The good: Great picture quality; manual exposure controls; flip-out screen.

The bad: Sluggish performance; heavy and bulky; can’t use a neck strap.

The bottom line: Performance issues aside, the Canon PowerShot A650 IS combines large, good-looking photos and a generous feature set into a fine midrange shooter.

Powershot S5 IS

• 8-Megapixel CCD for images up to 3264 x 2448
• Canon 12x zoom (36-432mm equiv.) with Optical Image Stabilization
• Super Macro closeup focus to 0 inches!
• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV display
• Articulated 2.5-inch Vari-angle color LCD flips forward and rotates 270°
• Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, full Manual
• Image zone modes: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene and Stitch assist
• Interval shooting and Exposure and Focus Bracketing
• Movie w/stereo sound, 640×480 or 320×240, 30fps or 15fps
• Shutter speeds from 15 secs to 1/3200 sec in Manual mode.
• Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center or AF-point)
• High-speed 1.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• Up to 60-second sound memos for still images
• Sharpness, Contrast and Saturation is adjustable
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto or 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 presets
• Built-in flash with Auto, Fill, Red-eye reduction and Slow-sync modes
• New flash hot shoe for using Canon EX Speedlites
• SD/SDHC/MMC memory card compatible, 32MB included
• Powered by four standard AA type batteries
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed data transfer to host computer
• PictBridge and Canon Direct Print compatible
• MRP – Rs 24,995/-
• Special Price – Rs 20,995/-
• EMI – Rs 1750/-

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Review

The good: Tons of manual and automatic features; well-laid-out controls; solid body; nice LCD display.

The bad: Lens aberrations and vignetting; some processing artifacts; lacks raw file support; redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily.

The bottom line: Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors.

Free 2 GB SD Card