Compare Prices : Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

Review summary: Canon's PowerShot A1100 IS ($199.99 direct), the successor to last year's Editors' Choice-winning PowerShot A1000 IS, delivers an identical experience: top-notch image quality, fast speeds, good controls, and features that simplify shooting for ...

Pros: Fast. Superb image quality. 4x optical zoom

Cons: Bulky. Low-resolution screen

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a fine budget shooter, but it's virtually identical to its predecessor, the A1000, which you can buy for at least $50 less.

Review summary: The 12-megapixel PowerShot A1100 IS is a good choice for people who want a straightforward, gimmick-free compact camera that's big enough to hold but can still fit inside a pocket. It also offers decent image quality, and learning how to use it will ...

Pros: Chunky and practical design ; clear and straightforward controls ; has an optical viewfinder

Cons: Mediocre lens fails to exploit sensor ; quite pricy given the quality of the competition

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS' no-nonsense design, layout and controls are refreshing. It's easy to figure out, and anyone could use it. But it's plasticky, the image quality isn't particularly impressive and it's not especially good value for money -- ...

Pros: Viewfinder ; simple operation ; inexpensive ; excellent photo quality for the money

Cons: Mixed performance ; short battery life

Verdict: Aside from a couple performance quibbles, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS provides a good point-and-shoot experience with great pictures as a result.

Verdict: If you are on the lookout for an everyday camera, you cannot go wrong with the PowerShot A1100 IS. In its price range, it offers the best performance, be it outdoor shots or indoor under lowlight. Video mode is a plus point and so is the macro mode ...