Canon Announces PowerShot SX500 IS And SX 160 IS Cameras

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Today Canon announced two new compact cameras with big zooms, the Powershot SX 500 IS ($329) and the Powershot SX 160 IS ($229).

Powershot SX 500 IS Specs:

• 16MP CCD Sensor
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• 24mm Wide Angle Lens w/ 30x Optical Zoom
• 3.0″ LCD Display with 461,000 Dots
• 720p HD Video with Dedicated Button
• Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization
• HDMI Output for Immediate HDTV Screening
• 32 Predefined Shooting Situations
• Zoom Framing Assist for Better Telephoto
• High Speed Autofocus

The PowerShot SX500 IS gives you all the power of super zoom in a camera that’s sized to go everywhere! The extremely powerful 30x Optical Zoom with 24mm Wide-Angle Lens (35mm equivalent: 24-720mm) gives you true shooting versatility, while the Optical Image Stabilizer ensures crisp, brilliant images at any zoom length. Image quality is spectacular thanks to the 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor, and you can capture stunningly realistic 720p HD video in stereo sound with a simple press of the movie button. An enhanced Zoom Framing Assist button helps you track and capture subjects for sharp super telephoto photography, and new High Speed AF dramatically reduces lag time so you’ll never miss a shot. Just hold the PowerShot SX500 IS in your hand to experience what makes the new design so special. The camera’s slim, compact body is proportioned in perfect relation to the giant zoom, while rounded corners with angled grips are a natural fit for the palm of your hand. Zoom right onto the field to capture sports action, achieve those wide-angle travel shots, preserve memories of special events as beautiful HD video – it’s all possible with the PowerShot SX500 IS!

Powershot SX 160 IS Specs:

• 16MP CCD Sensor
• Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• 28mm Wide-angle Lens w/ 16x Optical Zoom
• Large 3.0″ LCD Display
• 720p HD Video with Dedicated Button
• HDMI Output for HDTV Screening
• Smart AUTO with 32 Predefined Situations
• Optical Image Stabilization System
• High Speed Autofocus
• AA Battery Convenience

Powershot SX 160 IS. You’ll want to carry this compact, versatile camera everywhere, because it gives every shooting opportunity the potential to become a beautiful image. The spectacular 16x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and Optical Image Stabilizer captures clear, vivid images whether your subject is up close or far away. And with the 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor, every detail is precisely rendered for truly impressive image quality. The PowerShot SX160 IS captures breathtakingly realistic 720p HD video in stereo sound with the press of a button. You can zoom while shooting your videos and view them easily later on your HDTV through the HDMI connector. Smart AUTO makes shooting stills and video easy because the camera automatically selects the right settings for 32 predefined shooting situations. Shoot freely and naturally with new High Speed AF that dramatically increases focus speed so you’ll capture every shot you want. And because the PowerShot SX160 IS is powered by AA batteries, you’ll always be ready to shoot.