Canon Unveils PowerShot Pair

By Greg Tarr On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Canon USA recently introduced two new PowerShot digital point-and-shoot cameras – the S100 and SX40 HS.

Both models are available now and feature Canon’s new Digic 5 image processor, HS system, FullHD video capture, High-speed Burst HQ and Intelligent IS, among other features.

The S100, which carries a $430 suggested retail, includes a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, 5x optical zoom lens starting with a 24mm f2 wide angle focal length, 3-inch LCD, up to 6400 ISO light sensitivity, FullHD 1080p video capture with a dedicated movie button, stereo sound and HDMI output, and an optical image stabilizer. Super-slowmotion capability is also added.

It will capture still shots in RAW as well as JPEG formats, and offers manual control override and built-in GPS geo-tagging.

The auto picture settings include face detection in AF, AE, FE and WB; subject tracking AF; and blink detection. Shooting modes include HDR and handheld night scene shooting.

The SX40HS, which also carries a $430 suggested retail, features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 35x optical super zoom lens starting at a 24mm wideangle focal length.

Also included is FullHD 1080 video recording with a dedicated movie button, stereo sound and HDMI output, optical image stabilizer, an articulating 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, up to 3200 ISO low light sensitivity, built-in popup flash, 32 scene Smart Auto modes, a zoom framing assist function, and manual control override.

The auto picture settings include face detection in AF, AE, FE and WB; subject tracking AF; and blink detection. Shooting modes include HDR and handheld night scene shooting.