The Canon PowerShot S120 is a pocket camera aimed at the demands of enthusiasts; indeed it remains one of the smallest cameras around with a bright lens, full manual control and support for RAW files. Announced in August 2013, the S120 is the successor to last year’s S110 and shares the same 24-120mm equivalent range,…
The Canon PowerShot G16 is the latest in a long line of chunky compacts aimed at the demands of enthusiasts. Announced in August 2013 it’s the replacement for the PowerShot G15. The G series has earned a reputation as a serious compact with image quality, performance and handling that won’t disappoint those who’d probably rather…
The Canon PowerShot SX510 HS is a 12 Megapixel super zoom camera with 30x stabilised optical range and a 3 inch LCD screen. Launched in August 2013 it replaces the one year old PowerShot SX500 IS which is retained in the PowerShot lineup. The SX510 HS is a step down in resolution from the 16…
The Canon PowerShot SX280 HS is a 12 Megapixel pocket super-zoom with a 20x optical range and built-in Wifi and GPS. Announced in March 2013 it’s the successor to the popular SX260 HS and like that model it’s available in two versions. The slightly cheaper SX270 HS, available in some regions, is identical other than…
The Canon PowerShot S110 is an advanced compact aimed at enthusiasts looking for DSLR levels of control and performance from something more pocketable. It replaces the S100 in the PowerShot range retaining the same 12.1 Megapixel sensor and 24-120mm equivalent f2.0-5.9 lens. The S110’s headline new feature is Wi-Fi connectivity. Its built-in Wi-Fi receiver allows…
The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a super-zoom camera with a 50x, yes that’s right, 50x optical zoom. Launched in September 2012 the PowerShot SX50 HS is the World’s first camera with a 50x optical zoom and replaces the SX40 HS with its now comparatively modest-sounding 35x zoom. The SX50 HS shares similar body styling…
The EOS M is Canon’s long-awaited entry into the mirror-less compact system camera market. Announced in July 2012 it employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x field-reduction factor. Canon launched the format with two native M-mount lenses, a 22mm f2 pancake prime (35mm equivalent) and an 18-55mm…
The Canon PowerShot G15 is the latest model in Canon’s iconic G-series, originally launched back in 2000. Over the years these chunky compacts have become synonymous with no-nonsense design, fast lenses, and the kinds of physical controls and shooting modes, including RAW options, that enthusiasts are so keen on. But the changing nature of the…
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