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The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a 12.1 Megapixel resolution super zoom digital camera. This Cannon model extends the capabilities of the PowerShot series into the range of an SLR type camera. This camera is ideal for photographersthat want more control over images, but  are not quite ready for a full digital SLR camera.

The SX20 IS has a 20x Optical Zoom lens with a focal length of 5.0-100mm (35mm equivalent zoom range of 28-560mm). You can also record video in high definition (1280 x 720 pixels) with stereo sound. It has full manual control of most settings.

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS features Smart AUTO mode, it selects an appropriate setting from 22 specially defined settings making it easier to use on the go. Other features include a 2.5 inch LCD screen and AA battery power for convenience.

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The DualView camera is for those that like being in front of the camera as much as being behind the camera. It’s an extremely good design feature by Samsung incorporated into its fine digital camera line.

The Samsung DualView TL220 is a sturdy 12.2-MP black camera available in a variety of color highlights. The evident innovation is an 1.5-inch display in the front and a 3.0-inch touch screen display in the back. The lens is a 27-mm Schneider wide angle lens that allows up to 4.6x optical zoom. You can also record HD video in 1280×720p resolution at 30 frames per second.

All the functions are operated by the touch screen. The touch screen interface makes it easy to use the various built in settings as they are needed.

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The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS has a lot of features: 10-megapixel resolution, 4X wide angle zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection (which recognizes faces in the frame and optimizes the autofocus accordingly) and a proportionally large 3.0-inch LCD screen.

Like many other Canon cameras, the PowerShot SD880 IS has an easy to hold ergonomic shape. Its dimensions are 3.69 x 2.24 x 0.93 inches and its weight is approximately 5.47 ounces. The camera has a typical control layout. The key buttons such as the on/off, zoom, and shutter switch sit on top. The print/share, playback, function, menu and display buttons are on the back. A large control dial wheel surrounds the function button.

The functions are all well placed in regard to ease of access. All you have to do is turn to the setting that best matches the scene you’re viewing through the lens to capture the perfect image. The PowerShot SD880 IS digital camera also has advanced auto presets so point-and-shoot is always available.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com

The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It’s got 8 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes — from manual to automatic, including Canon’s new Easy Mode, make picture-taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses.

- Edwin, HawtGadgets.com