Canon have announced the new 8 megapixel Canon Powershot SX100 IS - it features a 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 2.5″ screen, DIGIC III processor, 1cm macro mode, pop-up flash, and ISO upto 1600:

“This camera has features including an 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 10x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle. It uses two AA batteries to shoot up to

approx. 140 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. The dimensions (excluding protrusions) of the main body are 108.7 x 71.4 x 46.7 mm (4.3 x 2.8 x 1.8 in.) and the weight is approximately 265 g (9.4 oz.).”

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