Price range: £99.49 - £156.31
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What is it: 12-megapixel compact with 4x optical zoom
What we think: Perfect if you don't like fuss and gimmicks, but the pictures are average and it's no bargain
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 July 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A1100 IS, mode dial, viewfinder, lacklustre
We like:
Chunky and practical design; clear and straightforward controls; has an optical viewfinder
We don't like:
Mediocre lens fails to exploit sensor; quite pricy given the quality of the competition
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS' no-nonsense design, layout and controls are refreshing. It's easy to figure out, and anyone could use it. But it's plasticky, the image quality isn't particularly impressive and it's not especially good value for money -- you can get a number of good, metal-bodied 10-megapixel cameras for less
Full review:
Canon's PowerShot A1100 IS is simple, sturdy and straightforward. But it's not short on technology either -- you also get a 4x zoom, optical image stabilisation, a 12-megapixel sensor, face detection, motion detection and automatic scene recognition. In fact, on the face of it, this camera looks to be pretty good value, at around £150. Continue Reading...
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