New Canon Digicams

February 7, 2011: Canon will add five new models to its compact digicam range in February and March.
The IXUS line-up will be extended by three new models, the 310 HS, 220 HS and 115 HS, all with 12.1-megapixel sensors and featuring Full HD movie capture at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. A dedicated Movie button that makes switching between photo and video recording quick and easy. Intelligent Auto shooting is now available in ‘Movie’ mode and a new Movie Digest feature records four seconds of video before a photo is taken. These clips are automatically edited each day into one short Full HD movie.

The new IXUS 310 HS will be offered in silver. (Source: Canon.)

The three colour options in the IXUS 220 HS line-up. (Source: Canon.)

The entry-level IXUS 115 HS comes in blue, silver and pink. (Source: Canon.)
The standout feature of the new IXUS 310 HS is its large 3.2-inch LCD touch screen. This model also features a 4.4x optical zoom, 24mm wide f/2.0 lens. Claimed as the world’s slimmest compact digital camera, the IXUS 220 HS is only 19.5 mm thick but sports a 5x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle of view. The entry-level IXUS 115 HS comes with a 28mm wide angle lens and 4x Optical Zoom plus a large 3.0-inch LCD screen.
Both of the new PowerShot models also feature 12.1-megapixel sensors and 14x optical zoom lenses with a 28mm equivalent wide angle of view. They also include P, Av, Tv and M control modes and Full HD video recording plus a new iFrame video format that simplifies video importing, editing and sharing. Users can apply a variety of creative filter effects, including Fish-eye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster, Colour Accent and Colour Swap.

Front and rear views of the PowerShot SX230 HS. (Source: Canon.)
The new PowerShot SX230 HS is Canon’s first camera with a built-in GPS tagging system. The camera will remember where you have been with the log function and display using Google Maps. This model will be offered in black and red. The PowerShot SX220 HS offers similar features but lacks the GPS receiver. It will be available in grey.

Front and rear views of the PowerShot SX220 HS. (Source: Canon.)
The IXUS 220 HS and IXUS 115 HS will be available from February, while the IXUS 310 HS and the PowerShot SX230 HS and PowerShot SX220 HS are scheduled for release from March. Pricing has still to be determined. For more information, phone Canon on 1800 021 167, or visit www.canon.com.au.