Currently selling at
$159, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is
a 12.1MP resolution entry-level digital camera with a 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), a
2.5-in. LCD (115K dots), optical viewfinder and Movie 640-480 @ 30fps.
Other new additions include
Canon's i-Contrast technology as well as Face Self-Timer, which waits
for an additional face to enter the frame before capturing the image. Here is the summary of the review from CNET, giving the camera an overall
rating of 3.5 out of 5:
"For the money the A1100 IS has very good photo quality. Color,
contrast, and white balance are particularly good, though there is some
highlight clipping. Characteristic of point-and-shoots, photos are best
in bright lighting at sensitivities below ISO 200. Graininess/noise
becomes readily noticeable at ISO 400, but for the most part details
remain decent enough for use at 8x10 or smaller sizes. The camera goes
up to ISO 1,600, but photos at that setting or even at ISO 800 aren't
what we'd consider usable for much more than small prints and Web use.
There is some slight barrel distortion at the lens' widest setting and
there is an average amount of purple fringing in high-contrast shots.
For a low-cost point-and-shoot pocket camera, the Canon
PowerShot A1100 IS gets the job done. It delivers better photo quality
than other cameras at its price point and if you like the convenience
of AA batteries and the availability of a viewfinder, it's a smart
choice."... [Source]
A1100 Camera Reviews Roundup| CameraLabs: "The Canon Powershot A1100 IS is a great budget-priced compact which offers simple point-and-shoot operation with a degree of control for those who want a little more involvement with their photography. Although not the most compact of designs by today's standards, it looks good, feels robust and is..." - Dec 13 2009 More » | |
| Cameras.uk: "The Powershot A1100 IS is an adaptable digital camera. It can handle most photographic opportunities. I was impressed by the overall look of the photos I took, especially the levels of sharpness. The Powershot A1100 IS is functional rather than beautiful It is made out of plastic and looks like..." - May 22 2009 More » | N/A |
| MacWorld: "Image quality should always be your primary concern when making a camera choice, and in this regard the A1100 delivers. Its 12-megapixel sensor packs enough pixels for very large prints (you can easily use the camera's photos as 13-by-19-inch prints). Color is very good, and the camera's lens deliv..." - May 16 2009 More » | N/A |
| PCWorld: "In our lab tests, the A1100 had an excellent overall image quality score for its price category, though it dropped to the middle of the pack in our sharpness ratings. While I used the A1100, I couldn't find any discernible distortion, vignetting, or chromatic aberration. One of the nicest things ab..." - Apr 27 2009 More » | N/A |
A1100 Camera Recent User ReviewsPowershot A1100IS, JerDog - Mar 11 2010
Great camera, easy to use, attractive design. Timely delivery. Just wish it had more memory on the memory card....
Gorgeous pictures but..., R. Berry - Mar 10 2010
...this camera is a hard-core battery addict! I can use it for "maybe" an hour and the batteries are dead! This happens with or without the view screen on. I either need to get a ton of rechargeable batteries or a power cord! The pictures are beautiful! I use the macro mode for taking pictures of jewelry and they come out crisp and clear. I'm not a shutterbug by any means so it t...
I'm not pleased - poor pic quality, construction not durable, SDM "PT-Guy" - Mar 09 2010
I bought this camera before Christmas 2009, and took lots of pictures during the colorful holidays. I was not thrilled with the results - photos seemed dull, flat, and uninteresting. Photos taken with my 6-year-old Sony were much better! Thought about returning the camera, but couldn't be bothered. Wish I had - camera recently fell off a low end table, and the small plastic c...
Don' like, Gabriel Botti - Mar 09 2010
Siempre tuve nikon, primero una L4 y luego una L11, pero ahora me cambi...
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