Best Canon Compact Camera

By Krishna Pérmi . Last updated Aug 2, 2013.

Compact digital cameras from Canon, which can capture high-quality digital photos, and are known for their stylish bodies and ease of use. Canon manufactures compact point and shoot cameras for consumer and prosumer markets under PowerShot product line utilizing the latest technology.

PowerShot line of digital cameras from Canon are the high-end digital cameras whose creative performance could be on par with the DSLRs along with the compact convenience of a point and shoot. These digital cameras incorporate high quality optics and other proprietary technologies like DIGIC. DIGIC (Digital Imaging Core) is a Canon's proprietary technology for advanced image processors aimed at achieving higher levels of image quality and faster speeds, and DIGIC 4 being the latest processor version in its sixth generation.

Along with Canon PowerShot line of flagship products, the brand's wide range of selection includes products under D-Series, N-Series, ELPH and A-Series.

D-Series:
D-Series of Canon PowerShot cameras, designed for outdoor usage can be your ideal travel companion featuring rugged bodies along with water, freeze and shock resistance options. Some of the specifications of D-Series cameras include 12.1 Megapixel camera resolution, Full HD (1080p) video recording capability, 5x optical zoom and geo-tagging (GPS) capability.

N-Series:
Canon PowerShot N models are sleek digital cameras for creative users with advanced features like capacitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity. PowerShot N cameras come with high sensitivity CMOS sensors and support features like 8x optical zoom and 12.1 Megapixel camera resolution.

ELPH cameras:
Canon ELPH point and shoot cameras are the ease to use and portable models with user friendly features like shooting modes and built-in Wi-Fi.

A-Series:
Canon PowerShot A series models which range between point-and-shoot and prosumer digital cameras combine ease and fun with user-friendly features within your budget.