Canon PowerShot SX1 IS coming to US in April, nine others unveiled
By Ross Miller 
posted Feb 18th 2009 12:56AM
posted Feb 18th 2009 12:56AM
- SX1 IS: 10 megapixels, 1080p movie mode, 20x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.8-inch LCD; coming April for about $600
- SX200 IS: 12.1 megapixels, 720p movie mode, 12x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD; coming end of march for $350
- D10: 12.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom; coming early May for $330.
- SD970 IS: 12.1 megapixels, 720p movie mode, 5x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD; coming mid-April for $380
- SD960 IS: 12.1 megapixel, 720p movie mode, 4x optical zoom, 2.8-inch LCD; available in silver, blue, pink and gold; coming early March for $330
- SD780 IS: 12.1 megapixels, 720p movie mode, 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD; available in black, red, silver, and gold; coming mid-March for $280
- SD1200 IS: 10 megapixels; available in dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange; coming mid-March for $230
- A200 IS: 12.1 megapixels, 6x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD; coming early April for $250
- A1100 IS: 12 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD; available in gray, blue, pink and green; coming in March for about $200
- A480: 10 megapixels, 3.3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD; available in red, blue, silver, and black; coming in March for $130
looks pretty sick
Rad, even.
The camera looks constipated
Finally its released in US for.... $600 USD. wheww.. that is expensive.
check this out, its the Australian pricegrabber for digital camera:
they are selling SX1IS in Australia for only AUD$710 (that is $473 USD), delivered!!!
This stuffs rocks. I heard that while you are recording movie at HD 1080p, you can click on the capture button and capture 10mpxl photo without interrupting your movie session. (and yess.. you can optical zoom while in movie recording session).
Cheers :)
There were strong rumors that Canon would announce a successor to the Rebel XSi/450D DSLR. I guess they were wrong? :S
Looking at the release history, I would guess the XSi still has another year in its life cycle.
I love the form factor of these middle-sized cameras. I've been using the PowerShot Pro1 for a long time now for the simple reason that I like having a decent sized lens, but don't want to carry around a heavy, full-sized camera and kit.
I'm definitely tempted to put aside my trusty Pro 1 for this similarly sized SX1 IS.
HAHAHAHAH I LOVE AUSTRALIA... I have been selling these at my work for months!!!
I know right. I remember being quite taken by all the available gadgets there. I wish I could get my hands on that SD970 IS.
I've been using an SX1 for almost 2 months now.
This one inlcudes RAW, but a firmware update is promised mid March for us with the same functionality.
KR
Eric
How do you like the 1080p movie mode? Can you lock exposure? Is it any good in low light?
Is there any comparison to 5d mrk2 videos?
The camera looks cool to me.
No built-in GPS?
2009 is supposed to be the year where every cam comes with a built-in GPS module!
I second your statement. Bring us the GPS
Yeah, What gives? The Nikon P6000 is like the only pro-like non-DSLR with GPS. I keep reading stories where GPS (or A-GPS) modules are small, inexpensive and has a very low impact on battery life.
Wonder what the hold up is? GeoTagging is awesome.
Stereo mic!
sx200is looks great except for the 1 mono sound mic....if your going to put 720p on a camera - why the hell would u only put 1 mic and not stereo sound. the only one of the 10 camera models that has stereo mics is the SX1 IS....and half of them include HD video. I think it's great putting 720p on all of them....but what's the point of great video....with crappy sound.
Oh its so glad to hear someone say the same thing! I've been eying the Panasonic ZS3 but I love Canon and was hopeful that they'd make an equivalent camera...my hopes have been dashed...Canon is a whole camera behind with the stupid mono! I'll guess I'll have to wait until the reviews come out to see how the audio quality fares.
I'm likely to get the panasonic also. The only other company i will look at (unless the ZS3 is released first) is ironically Kodak. I normally hate kodak, but have tested about literally over 10 different 720p digital cameras, and the best in low light was the Z1085IS....but has mono sound. The new best in low light HD point and shoot is easily the Panasonic LX3 with an aperture of f2.0 which is amazing for a point and shoot. But only 24fps and no stereo, and i believe only a 3 or 4x zoom. I would rather the ZS3 be a 10x zoom with a lower aperture - such as 2.8 like this camera. i'm dissapointed with canon.
This makes no sense. Why does Canon no longer use the rotating LCD display on the A series? My A650 IS was the last A series camera to have it, and it came out in 2007.
The SX1 is sure nice, friend bought one in Jan in the far east. Except I don't get the obsession with 1080p. The file size is so big it is almost impractical. There is no option to shoot video at 720p on the SX1 and the SX10 can only do max 640 in 4:3. What I want is 720p! It is decently hi res video with good file size. TBH, those 720p torrents are great for 1Gb an episode. Moms/grand parents has averge 1280 lines screen would find it strange to view a full HD video (if the PC has enough cpu power).
Canon, where's my SWIVEL SCREEN??? Damm it.
The SX10 has a swivel screen and I think the SX1 shares the same body leading me to believe it has the swivel screen as well? I could be wrong though.
Nice to see it's coming to the states.
The SX1 and SX10 both have scivel screens. What are you talking about?
More tough decisions to make. I'm interested to see what the existing stock will be reduced down to, so I can replace my aging Fujifilm camera.
I want a model with a smaller sensor and more megapixels!
LOL!!!
I wonder if this means the G11 will have HD video capability?
OoOOo, can't wait!
I just bought an SX10 IS too... this makes me mad. >:|
Love that the SX1 has FINALLY been annouced. Have been looking at one for at LEAST a couple of weeks.
For those that posted they are available for $473, have you actually FOUND a reseller that ships to the US at that price? I've looked at Austrailia AND Europe, and had NOTHING but trouble trying to find a dealer that will ship it here. I think DigitalRev is the only place I've found, and they are $581 + shipping. :(
Any help finding a SX1 shipped to WA State would be appreciated!!!
yeah.. i found the place for USD $471 but engadget castrated my link to the source. so that article posted on top was my 4th attempt to send the message to everyone that OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD SELLING IT MUCH CHEAPER THAN IN USA !!!!!
try goggling SHOPBOT DOT COM DOT AU and search for SX1IS. 471 usd to be shipped anywhere in Australia (used to study there for 5 years).
PS: Its even cheaper than singapore pricing. trust me..
Is it me, or does Canon not realize the economy isn't so great. There's only one sub-$200 camera and most are $250, 300...and more. While a photo enthusiast can justify a $380 IS970, why would anyone bother when Wal-Mart has a 10-12MP camera sitting next to it for $150 and below?
Besides, I'd much rather a camera that takes good low-noise pictures (in stinkin' Auto mode!) without the flash in low light. I don't need night vision, but maybe take a picture at a bar (or anything beyond the parltry flash range) without having to blind everyone.