Canon Powershot Digital Cameras create performance of a professional on digital SLR camera and the compact convenience of a point-and-shoot. Some models of Canon Powershot cameras were affected by third party CCD sensors with a design flaw which caused them to fail and display severely distorted images. Moreover, Canon Powershot Digital Cameras have offered to repair affected cameras free of charge.
Beginners - Canon Powershot Digital Cameras are intended for beginning to intermediate users. They are a great way to get introduced to digital photography, especially if you are on a budget. Canon Powershot Digital Cameras have an easy to use interface with some excellent features.
Intermediate Users - The Digital Elph (aka S and SD-Series Canon Powershot Digital Cameras) are for those looking for both high performance and elegant style. Still they are useful for more mature beginning photographers.
Adventurers - Canon Powershot Digital Cameras D10 is intended for those who will be using their camera in harsher than normal conditions. In addition, the D-10 can handle extremes such as, diving to a depth of 10m, temperatures down to minus 10 degrees Celsius, and being dropped from as high as 1.2m.
Advanced Users - Canon Powershot Digital Cameras have a high end line of cameras intended for serious amateurs as well as professionals. These cameras have faster electronics, lenses with a wider maximum aperture, and full manual capability.
