Review by PCWorld,
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a 12 megapixels compact digital camera features 4x Optical Zoom (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, ISO 80-3200, and a Large high-quality 2.5-inch LCD screen. The camera measures 3.76 x 2.46 x 1.22 in and it may feel bulky in some pockets; and because it uses two AA
batteries, it's heavier than cameras that work with a proprietary
rechargeable battery. But the A1100 is still small enough to slip
easily it into a coat pocket or bag. It comes in four colors: blue,
green, gray, and pink. PCWorld gave it a rating of 77 out of 100 with the following conclusion:
"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 about the A1100 is its low noise. Shooting at up to ISO 400 is surprisingly clean--and even at ISO 800 and 1600 in low light, results remain very usable. For $200, the PowerShot A1100 provides strong performance. If you're looking for a good-quality entry-level camera, you should definitely consider this model"...[
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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 |
| 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 |
A1100 Camera Recent User ReviewsGorgeous pictures but..., R. Berry - 13 hours ago
...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...
Great value, N/A - Mar 09 2010
We just took this camera on an extended trip abroad and were totally delighted with it. It made our old camera that we took along for backup look mediocre. Image stabilization is very good, exposure in low lighting was impressive, and automatic settings worked well to give us impressive photos. The only surprise was that there's no selection for image quality to control the s...
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