Canon is prepared to release two new models of compact digital cameras that are available in the line of PowerShot that are Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and SX160 IS. Both of these new products are a series of super-zoom, and provide the ability to shoot distant subjects.

The older model PowerShot SX500 IS is equipped with a wide-angle lens with a 30x optical zoom lens (24-720 mm in 35mm film equivalent). Also available are 16-megapixel sensor, a graphics processor DIGIC 4 image stabilization Intelligent IS, built-in flash and 3-inch LCD display. This device has a function of Zoom Framing Assist, designed to make the process of scaling and cropping on scenes quicker and more convenient. It prevents the loss of the subject after a significant increase in the focal length of the lens. To call this function is a separate button.

At the same time, the device is also available 16-megapixel sensor, graphics processor DIGIC 4 image stabilization Intelligent IS, built-in flash and 3-inch LCD display. However, in this case, the lens is used with a 16x optical zoom lens (28-448 mm in 35mm film equivalent).

Both new products are equipped with a high-speed auto focus. They also realized the function of Smart AUTO, which automatically adjusts camera settings based on 32 preset scenes. It is expected that the announced camera Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and SX160 IS will be available in September for a suggested retail price of $ 330 and $ 230, respectively.