This camera replaces Canon powershot A 700 and the most vital addition that it has added to it is the significant new feature is the addition of image stabilisation. With 7.1 million effective pixels and 6x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm – 210 mm) with Image Stabilizer, 20 shooting modes, and a 2.5” LCD with wide viewing angle and real-image optical viewfinder, the camera is a point-and-shoot digital camera that offers classy and detailed image.

The camera which measures 98 x 67 x 41 mm (3.9 x 2.6 x 1.6 in) and weighs around 210 g (7.4 oz) not only has a classy look but is great in terms of functionality. The model runs on 2 AA batteries and has a CCD (charge-coupled device) sensor as well as an ISO HI. The DIGIC II imaging engine in the model allows for enhanced picture quality. The other key features like 2.5-inch LCD monitor and real-image optical viewfinder make it a model where technical expertise of the camera manufacturer has reached its height. Its 6× (35–210mm equiv.) f/2.8–4.8 zoom lens as well as movie recording with sound makes it a highly sophisticated gadget.

The cameras uses secure digital format memory cards. With image stabilisation that reduces the effect of camera shake, the camera surely provides pictures of very high quality. The camera’s 9-Point AiAF, FlexiZone AF/AE and digital Tele-Converter as well as Safety Zoom makes it a camera which will give the buyer value for money. It has 20 shooting modes and most importantly it is a camera that is affordable. The camera comes with a number of accessories as waterproof Case WP-DC6, conversion Lens Adapter, wide-Converter 0.7× lens, tele-Converter 1.75× lens, close-Up Lens 250D, battery and Charger Kit , high Power Flash, AC Power Adapter Kit as well as a soft Case.

The good points about the gadget is that it captures sharp colorful images, has swift to power up and effective image stabilisation techniques ensuring great picture quality. The minus point however is that no rechargeable batteries are supplied. Besides the camera has plastic build and slightly larger bulk than comparative models.