Canon PowerShot A1100 IS reviews – an excellent upgrade of the PowerShot A1000 IS model

Monday, July 20, 2009, 5:27
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canonpowershota1100-is The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is nothing but an excellent upgrade of the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS model. The upgrade is being called excellent because the new model features a much higher resolution of 12 megapixels, incorporates Canon’s Digic 4 image processor into its functioning, and features the very special Smart Auto shooting option. On top of all these additions, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS still remains a below-$200 digital camera. For a basic point and shoot device, these features at this price are too much to ask for.

As far as the dimensions of the scaled up model, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS are concerned, it measures about 3.7 inches by 2.5 inches by 1.2 inches. The weight of this camera is about 7.2 ounces. The camera is available in double toned colors of blue, green, pink, and gray. The heavy camera is standard in its design but is small enough to easily fit in any of your pockets. The camera features a CCD sensor that is about 1/2.3-inch big. The camera features a rather small LCD, measuring only 2.5 inches.

The resolution of this LCD is also pretty modest at 115K dots. In terms of image stabilization, you will find both electronic and mechanical ones in this camera. This camera uses a couple of alkaline batteries for power and gives a performance of 140 shots.

The camera is pretty comfortable to use as navigation around its menu is pretty easy. The LCD screen is designed in such a way that you can easily adjust its brightness, contrast, etc. The camera features a dedicated Face Detection function. The color effects on this device range from natural, sepia, vivid to custom and black and white. The start up time of this camera is 2 seconds and it takes about 2.1 seconds between consecutive shots when the flash is turned off.

The camera lets you control ISO, white balance, color effects, and light metering. The performance of the camera is pretty good with images of bright and vivid colors. The white noise is also pretty less for a simple point and shoot device. The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS comes across as an excellent sub-$200 camera and is definitely a smart choice.