Powershot Shootout – Which Canon Powershot is Best

You can buy a Canon Powershot in many different sizes and styles. Prices vary greatly. Zoom ranges are extremely diverse.

So, which one is best?

That seems like a valid question. You can visit the camera department at any store that has one and, if you have not done your research, you can quickly be at the mercy of the sales tags or the merchant at the counter... neither of which is your best bet for choosing a new Canon Powershot.

First consideration has to be image quality. After all, you have to be satisfied with the end result in print or on your computer, or the whole camera buying process is done in vain. Get the Canon Powershot that has the best image quality.

Second, get the camera that has the right features for you. The reason for the plethora of Canon Powershot cameras on the market is that there are so many feature combination's. Again, make sure you know what you want before you lay down your cash. It would be a sad story to get home and realize that the number one thing you bought the camera for was not in the package. Not all Powershots are created equal, so be aware of the feature package.

Third (and this may rank higher for you) is the video capability. Compact cameras have different video capabilities. Some of them, no, many of them actually rival a dedicated camcorder in their ability to capture great video. This is another reason to check your resources online before making that purchase.

Fourth would be the zoom range of the Canon Powershot you are considering. If you are using the camera for landscapes or photojournalistic type photography, you will want a wider angle and less zoom than if you are going to be shooting sports or animals in their natural habitat.

Price has not even been mentioned yet. However, that is sometime the driving force behind a camera purchase. Remember that the more you pay, the more likely you are to get all the elements mentioned above in your Canon Powershot.

The actual camera models have been purposely omitted in this article. But there actually is a winner (or winners) depending upon your personal specifications. For instance, if you want the perfect Powershot to take on a vacation, there is a "best choice". Or if you need the best one you can buy on a low budget, that would be a different camera. Best camera for birds and sports? Yep, there is one.

One little hint. The best semi-pro camera that you can put into your pocket is the Canon Powershot S90. OK, that's not exactly a hint. It's the answer to the burning question of the day.