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The PowerShots are Canon's compact or point & shoot camera line. The Canon PowerShots date back to July of 1996, when the PowerShot 600 was first introduced. Since then, the PowerShot line has broadened to become one of the most expansive in the industry, ranging from entry-level point & shoots to feature-rich models to delight enthusiasts.

While there's some crossover between the lines, here's how PowerShot model numbers relate to camera types:

A series: Entry-level PowerShot models
D series: Waterproof PowerShots
ELPH series: Canon PowerShot ELPHs are sleek pocket cameras
G series: The high end of the Canon PowerShot line; the latest of a long line of enthusiast cameras
S series: Compact models packing many of the features of current G-series PowerShots
SX series: Canon PowerShots with long zoom lenses
SD series: An older designation for compact models, last used in the 2010 model year
IS suffix: Designates A-series PowerShots with Image Stabilization (all other models except the D series have IS by default)
HS suffix: Seen across multiple lines, the HS suffix designates "High Sensitivity" PowerShots; particularly well-suited for low-light shooting

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	Canon PowerShot A800 10.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.30x Zoom Released February 2011	$90 First Shots

	Canon PowerShot A810 16.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2012	$99-147 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2011	$72-110 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2012	$109-247 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A2200 14.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2011	$110-140 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A2300 16.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$99-168 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A2400 IS 16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$139-389 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A3300 IS 16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom The Canon PowerShot A3300 fits the needs of the casual snapshooter to a tee, with a good wide-angle to fairly long telephoto reach and smart features that make getting quality photos easy. It's worth a closer look. Released February 2011	$159-180 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot A3400 IS 16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$131-197 Preview

	Canon PowerShot A4000 IS 16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 8.00x Zoom Released February 2012	$169-220 Preview

	Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 3.00x Zoom Released May 2009	$269-377 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot D20 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released May 2012	Preview

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom The PowerShot 100 HS is an enjoyable pocket camera that defines what an inexpensive point and shoot should be. It's easy to recommend for anyone looking for a quality pocket camera for themselves or as a gift. Released March 2011	$179-199 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS 16.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2012	$229-330 Preview

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Slim and user-friendly with a 24-120mm lens, we thought the Canon 300's images and Full HD video were just right for recording the fun wherever you go, ideal for the target market at this price. Released March 2011	$180-230 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 8.00x Zoom Released October 2011	$232-275 First Shots

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS 16.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$249-305 Preview

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.40x Zoom Canon goes after the smartphone crowd with a pocketable wide-angle lens and a large touchscreen interface. Low light performance is good, and gets better with the company's Handheld NightScene mode. Released March 2011	$190-321 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 12.00x Zoom Released October 2011	$200-370 First Shots

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS 10.1 megapixel, Compact, 12.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$265-328 First Shots

	Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS 10.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 12.00x Zoom Released April 2012	$329-382 Preview

	Canon PowerShot G1 X 14.3 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 4.00x Zoom Canon tests the waters with its first large-sensor alternative to an SLR, and the industry's first compact, large-sensor camera to offer a zoom lens. If you're looking for a second camera, or you're the type who'd never take the kit lens off your SLR or mirrorless camera, the G1 X could be made for you. Released February 2012	$679-914 Review

	Canon PowerShot G12 10.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 5.00x Zoom Released October 2010	$395-650 Review

	Canon PowerShot S95 10.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.80x Zoom Released August 2010	$379-409 Review

	Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Canon's premium pocket digital camera, the PowerShot S100, gets a facelift, plus the addition of a wider lens, higher resolution video, a few more megapixels, and built-in GPS. It's not quite as fast in the autofocus department as we like to see, but otherwise it's an incremental improvement in all areas, making Canon's premium pocket camera even better. Released November 2011	$429-430 Review

	Canon PowerShot SX40 HS 12.1 megapixel, EVF, 35.00x Zoom Canon's SX40 HS may be the pinnacle of their megazoom efforts to date, with excellent image quality and good overall performance. If you're looking for a satisfying long-zoom digital camera experience, look no further. Released September 2011	$329-455 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 12.00x Zoom Canon's entry-level long-zoom digicam offers a lot of capability at a great price. If you can afford about $40 more, you can get better image quality and performance with other models, but for the price, the Canon SX150 IS is a winner. (And if you can catch it at the discounted price of $149 we've seen here and there, it's a screaming good deal.) Released September 2011	$145-280 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot SX220 HS 12.1 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 14.00x Zoom Release date unavailable	Preview

	Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 14.00x Zoom Canon took an already excellent pocket long zoom digital camera and added GPS and Full HD video capability, resulting in an excellent travel camera that can both see far and wide, and can map your route along the way. Released March 2011	$200-358 Express Review

	Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 20.00x Zoom Released March 2012	$285-368 First Shots