Digital Home Thoughts: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

"Canon strengthens its PowerShot range of digital cameras with the addition of a new SX "Super Zoom" model: the 9 Megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS, which replaces the popular SX100 IS. Featuring a 10x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer - plus a 3.0" LCD - the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS delivers outstanding telephoto reach in an even more compact and lightweight body. A full range of Canon technologies - including Face Detection Technology, Motion Detection Technology and a new Easy Mode - help everyone take great photos, while experienced users can also enjoy the creative possibilities offered by full manual control."

For some reason, I really like the look of this camera - the rounded edges make it look like it would be really easy to hold and control. The pop-up flash, and overall design, remind me of the point and shoot cameras from 15 years ago. The SX110 certainly doesn't lack in features though: the combination of 10x optical zoom and image stabilization, along with 9 megapixel images, would make for a decent all-around camera. I'm kind of aghast at all of the specs that Canon printed on the front of the camera though - does it really need to say 10x optical zoom if it already says that on the lens? And do we really need to be reminded that it's a 9 megapixel camera every time we pick it up?