Canon Reviews: Canon Camera Lineup
It doesn't come as much of a surprise that the first Canon camera was made out of a frustration for the high cost of the cameras that were available at the time. Over 80 years later, Canon is still building cameras that, for the most part, are competitively priced but still capture quality pictures.
Canon is known for their DSLRs, but they have a few gems in their point-and-shoots as well. A few of their compacts disappointed us this year, however, with slower speeds and fewer updates compared to similar cameras. There's a few we've come across that are a bit too slow compared to what else is out there--like the ELPH 350. Most of the time Canon is priced well, but sometimes we'll see a model like the D30 and just shake our heads.
But, Canon compact cameras get high marks more often than not. Their advanced compacts offer the high quality of their DSLRs in a slimmer package, like with the G1X Mark II. They have quite a few budget options as well, as well as some decent travel zooms and super zooms.
Here's the current Canon camera lineup. (Head here for the Canon DSLR lineup).
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
Almost the same size as the 310 HS, the 510 HS packs a large 12x zoom into a very small package. Reviewed very well, the 510 HS features a 12x optical zoom, 1080p HD video, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen. Be warned that the touchscreen held the camera...
Grade: B- Price: $222.00

Canon PowerShot A1400
The PowerShot A1400 is a compact, easy-to-use camera that retains the familiar feel of a classic point-and-shoot. Its large grip is easy to grasp and comfortable to hold, while the Optical Viewfinder is ideal for capturing photos in bright sunligh...
Grade: A- Price: $109.00

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
The Canon SX280 is truly a feature packed compact zoom, with a 20x optical zoom, wi-fi and GPS. Canon upgraded their processor over the previous model--a big change meaning better low light images and a faster burst speed of 14 fps (up to seven sh...
Grade: A- Price: $359.00

Canon PowerShot SX530
Introduced at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, the Canon SX530 sports a 50x zoom, along with HD video and wi-fi.Super Zooms are a growing category, thanks largely to the fact that cell phone camera technology hasn't yet offered such a big z...
Grade: B Price: $249.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
A budget-priced compact from Canon, the ELPH 140 looks on track for the price point. It's a basic camera with only 720p video and minimal features. It does, however, beat out the speed specs for it's closest competitor, the Nikon S3600 wit...
Grade: B+ Price: $199.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon has three compact cameras that are all priced about $20 apart with a few subtle differences. The Canon ELPH 150 is more expensive than the similar ELPH 140 and 135 but has a little bit more to offer, including a better zoom (10x instead of 8...
Grade: A- Price: $180.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 is nearly identical to the 140 except it doesn't include any image stabilization. With a price difference of just $10, we recommend getting the Canon ELPH 140 since image stabilization can make a big impact on imag...
Grade: B- Price: $180.00

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
This Canon hits the right specs for the price point with a nice 30x optical zoom and a 8.5 fps burst mode that beats the Nikon S9700. With the ability to focus as close as .4 inches from the front of the lens plus the long zoom and manual modes, t...
Grade: B+ Price: $469.00

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II
The Canon G1X Mark II's 1.5 inch sensor makes the longtime favorite advanced compact line, the Sony RX100, look a little paltry--and that's no small feat. Resolution and low light performance will be excellent on Canon's 2014 top compa...
Grade: B+ Price: $699.00

Canon PowerShot D30
The Canon PowerShot D30, at the time of its introduction, has the deepest waterproof rating at 82 feet, but frankly, that's really all it has. The f3.9-4.8 lens is average for a point-and-shoot, but when you're heading underwater, there...
Grade: C+ Price: $548.00

Canon PowerShot N100 HS
Canon's latest camera line puts the photographer in the picture with a second lens on the back. The camera will also compile several files into one with the Story Highlight feature. While we find the idea interesting, what's more enticing ...
Grade: B- Price: $490.00

Canon Powershot SX400 IS
The new Canon Powershot SX400 IS isn't the most well-endowed super zoom on the market, but it does appear to be leading the competition price-wise, with a $249.99 list price and a solid 30x optical zoom. The super zoom cateogry has seen a lot ...
Grade: B Price: $197.00

Canon PowerShot G7 X
Canon's first compact camera to feature a one-inch sensor is the Canon PowerShot G7 X. Announced in September 2014, the G7 X is a smaller, pared down version of the G1X Mark II that competes directly with the similar Sony RX100 II.The Canon Po...
Grade: B+ Price: $528.00

Canon PowerShot SX60
Super zooms are becoming the new point-and-shoots as consumers quickly pick up the fact that cell phones simply can't offer the zoom--or the manual modes--that these guys can. At its announcement, the Canon PowerShot SX60 offers the biggest zo...
Grade: B Price: $429.00

Canon Powershot ELPH 160
Point-and-shoots aren't going anywhere--Canon released five of them at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show alone. The Canon Powershot ELPH 160 is the cheapest of the bunch, a no-frills camera that's easy on the budget.The Canon ELPH 160 use...
Grade: B- Price: $200.00

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
The Canon PowerShot SX710 sports a 30x zoom at about half the weight of their 50x super zoom, making it an excellent option for travel. While the SX710 sports a solid 30x zoom, it can also focus on objects as close as .4 inches from the front of t...
Grade: B+ Price: $296.00

Canon PowerShot SX610
The Canon PowerShot SX610 is a slightly downgraded version of the SX710--it's still a good option for travel, but it's a bit easier on the budget than its big brother.The SX610 sports an 18x optical zoom, where the SX710 offers a bigger 30...
Grade: B- Price: $200.00

Canon PowerShot SX410
Less than a year after introducing the SX400, the Canon PowerShot SX410 will hit shelves with an even bigger zoom. The SX410 certainly isn't the best super zoom camera on the market, but it's one of the most affordable and will suit a lot ...
Grade: C Price: $239.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 350
Canon is one of two manufacturers that we would buy a point-and-shoot from based on reputation alone. That said, we've been rather disappointed lately with the speed specs on the camera giant's latest consumer models.The Canon PowerShot EL...
Grade: C+ Price: $205.00

Canon PowerShot G3 X
Just a few years ago, consumers had to choose between an advanced compact or a camera with a big zoom, but that's certainly not the case anymore. Joining the likes of the Olympus Stylus 1, Sony RX10 II and Panasonic FZ1000, the Canon G3 X impr...
Grade: A Price: $849.00

Canon EOS M3
Canon's entry into the mirrorless market was both late and lackluster. The Canon EOS M was eagerly awaited, but had a disappointing autofocus that was helped some by a firmware update; the EOS M2 only released in Japan and China. But, Canon ha...
Grade: B- Price: $1,049.00

Canon EOS M10
While Canon is well known among enthusiast and professionals alike, their latest mirrorless announcement is geared more towards the selfie generation.Highlighting features on the Canon EOS M10 include a touchscreen that tilts 180 degrees, wi-fi an...
Grade: B Price: $459.00

Canon PowerShot G5 X
The Canon G5 X is essential the G7 X repackaged in a new body. Where the older G7 X was built for selfie-lovers, the G5 X brings a welcome change with a body that caters more towards enthusiast shooters. (As if camera names already were not confus...
Grade: B+ Price: $699.00

Canon PowerShot G9 X
The Canon G9 X is the sleeker, lighter sibling to the G5 X. While it doesn't list quite as many features, it's also nearly half the weight and $300 less than the G5 X, introduced at the same time.Like the G5 X, the Canon G9 X sports a larg...
Grade: B+ Price: $434.00

Canon PowerShot SX540 IS
Canon has spent a lot of resources developing their high-end cameras--and their smaller cameras are starting to suffer for that a bit. The Canon PowerShot SX540 IS is a small update to the SX530, bumping up the megapixels from 16 to 20 and allowin...
Grade: B Price: $309.00

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Budget zoom is the name of the game for the Canon SX420, but the manufacturer seems to make too many cuts to shave a mere $100 off the PowerShot SX540.While the megapixel count and sensor size is the same, the SX420 uses the more affordable CCD se...
Grade: C+ Price: $229.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 is an affordable $159--but expect to get what you pay for. The 2016 budget camera offers wi-fi and an expanded zoom range over the older ELPH 160, but still stands as a pretty basic camera.The sensor size is average fo...
Grade: C Price: $159.00

Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS
Canon introduced two budget compacts early in 2016 and the ELPH 360 is the better of the two options. For $50 more, the 360 offers a better sensor, more zoom, and faster performance over the $159 ELPH 190. The Canon ELPH 360 captures images with a...
Grade: C+ Price: $179.00

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Canon has thankfully broken the trend of "updating" their point-and-shoots with only one minor feature, beefing up a few features on their budget travel zoom, the SX620.While the sensor size remains the same, the CCD type has been replac...
Grade: B- Price: $249.00

Canon EOS M5
The Canon EOS M5 certainly isn’t the camera giant’s first mirrorless, but it could very well be the first that packs enough features that it could grab the attention of serious enthusiasts and even some pros.With a 24.2 megapixel APS-C...
Grade: A- Price: $679.00