Canon PowerShot A650 IS Digital Camera

Canon's extremely popular A Series reaches a milestone with the PowerShot A650 IS, its new top-of-the-line camera. 12.1 megapixels offers unparalleled resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology delivers clear, blur-free images in low light and all through the zoom range. Hallmark A Series value includes Canon's latest generation DIGIC III Image Processor with enhanced Face Detection Technology, ISO 1600 and Red-eye Correction for sharp, superior quality images.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS digital camera

The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you just the shot you're looking for. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 let you command low light like a pro. There's even a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD that makes shooting and playback a delight.

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Canon's newest hard drive-based camcorder is prettier than a Tahitian sunset, and captures dazzling video that looks as good as any we've seen from a consumer shooter. The 40-GB hard drive will hold five and a half hours of footage of real-deal Full HD video -- meaning 1920 x 1080i -- for all the detail that fancy TV of yours can handle. But be warned, while the compressible AVCHD format may let it shoot more footage in less space, it’s only compatible with a handful of newer editing programs.

WIRED: Stunningly gorgeous video with true-to-life colors looks almost 3D. Brilliant 2.50-LCD shines like a diamond, even in full sunlight. Rotating thumbwheel makes menu navigation a snap. First rate optical image stabilizer and drop-sensing hard drive are great for on-the-run shooting. Smaller than many SLR still cams.

TIRED: Slow to focus on fast-moving targets, with visible artifacts trailing behind. Lackluster wind-cut feature left our sound twisting in the breeze. Outputs limited to USB 2, mini HDMI and AV.