Canon Intros First Compacts with Digic 4 Processor
Canon today introduced the first compact cameras to incorporate the company\'s upgraded Digic 4 processor
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The PowerShot G10, which replaces the existing G9, boosts resolution to 14.7 megapixels (from 12.1) , though the 5x (28-140mm equivalent) lens is actually a step down from the G9's 6x zoom. The G10 retains its predecessor's 3-inch LCD size, but screen resolution doubles to 430,000 pixels. The G10 will shoot in RAW mode and, like the other three cameras introduced today, offer optical image stabilization.
A useful new feature of the G10 is a dedicated exposure compensation dial, making adjustments easily accessible without resorting to button combinations or on-screen menus. For self-portrait fans, a new face detect mode lets users focus on a friend, tell the G10 to wait until there are two people in frame, then have the camera wait to take a photo until they've taken a leisurely stroll into the shot. The G10 will retail for $499.
At a lower $299 price, the SD880 IS, available in gold and silver, will arrive with 10-megapixel resolution, a 3-inch LCD and a 4x zoom (28-112mm).