PowerShot A490 [specs to come]
- 10.0 Megapixel CCD
- F3.0-5.8, 3.3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37 - 122 mm
- 2.5" LCD display with 115,000 pixels
- Point-and-shoot operation with Smart Auto mode
- Face detection w/auto redeye removal
- Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot
- Uses two AA batteries; 400 shots per charge with NiMH rechargeables
- Ships next month for $110
PowerShot A495 [specs to come] - changes:
- Adds a few more scene modes (super vivid, poster effect) plus face self-timer
- 9-point AF, instead of 5-point
- Available in red, blue, and silver colors
- Priced at $130
PowerShot A3000 IS [specs to come]
- 10.0 Megapixel CCD
- F2.7-5.6, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 140 mm
- Optical image stabilization
- 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- Point-and-shoot operation; Smart Auto mode selects one of 18 scene modes for you
- Face detection with auto redeye removal
- Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot (what a mouthful)
- Uses NB-8L lithium-ion battery; 230 shots per charge
- Ships in February for $150
PowerShot A3100 IS [specs to come] - changes:
- 12.1 Megapixel CCD
- 240 shots per charge using NB-8L battery
- Comes in red, blue, and silver
- Priced at $180