Canon Powershot A1100 IS Review by MacWorld

The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) entry-level digital camera which captures good images with a 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), a 2.5-in. LCD (115K dots), optical viewfinder and Movie 640-480 @ 30fps. The camera also comes with the new DIGIC 4 processor, which enables the camera to access information taken from thousands of images to correctly choose the proper shooting mode for the current scene or subject you are framing. It also helps improve focus speed, accuracy, exposure and white balance. 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 conclusion of the review from MacWorld, giving the camera a rating of 4 out of 5:

"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 delivers good sharpness and suffers from no discernible distortion, vignetting, or chromatic aberration. One of the most surprising things about the A1100 is its low noise. Shooting up to ISO 400 is surprisingly clean, and even higher speeds, such as 800 and 1600, are very usable, even in low light. Certainly there are cameras that perform better at these speeds, but they're also much more expensive.

You get a lot for $200 when buying a camera these days. The PowerShot A1100 IS provides a very good price/performance ratio, and it's even available in four fashionable colors (blue, green, grey, and pink). If you're looking for a good entry-level camera, you should consider the A1100.The A1100 also offers an exceptional macro mode, which lets you get as close as 1.2 inches from your subject. You can even use it with the camera's very good video mode, which shoots 640 by 480 video with sound".... [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 »
CNET: "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 noti..." - Jul 09 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
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

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