what's the difference between canon ELPH digital cameras and canon A-Series digital cameras?

by PhBasumata

I want to get a canon, but I don’t know the differences between these 2 series of canon cameras.

– Also another question i have is…
Do the canon digital cameras do a beauty shot (make your face look signal and pretty) type thing like the samsung cameras do?
help would be really appreciated thanks!

Answer by selina_555
The Canon website supplies a lot of specs and information about their cameras, and even a comparison function. It is best if you go study them on there.

As to the “beauty shot”, my advice is the same as for any and all effects done in-camera:

DON’T DO IT !!!

Imagine if you just happen to take the best photo you ever took – surely you would want to have it in all its glory, right?

Always set your camera to largest size, best quality (and to color).

That way, you start with the best possible photo as your original.

Then you make a copy and edit it to your heart’s content.
You have much better control over any editing on your computer, even something as simple as b&w will look MUCH better when it was processed properly instead of in camera.
You can do all sorts of things to it PLUS you get to keep your original.

Answer by Mark
Your question peaked my curiosity so I took two Canons, the Canon PowerShot A480 and
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. They have the same mega pixels and I suspect the same sensor inside of them.

Below is a link that lists the features and specs side by side.

Here are a few differences:

PowerShot A480 — SD 1200 IS
37mm – 122mm — 35mm – 105mm < Zoom range
LCD --- LCD and optical viewfinder
uses AA batteries --- Lithium-Ion NB-6L battery & charger

Hope this helps.

Mark

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which do you suggest me to by of these three cameras?canon digital camera IXUS 850 IS OR digital camera IXUS 800 IS OR canon digital camera POWERSHOT A710 IS? which is better and have the best quality?which has the best rating(user rating) overall?

Answer by anderson
my answer.. IXUS and PowerShorts are 2 diffrent catagory. IXUS is ment for compact and convinient for travelling while Powershots are ment for slightly advanced function. Both of them produce excellent quality. What is best for you is up to your eveluation. Here’s a tip, try to get the latest model.

Answer by slurpeeman19
The IXUS line is the exact same camera as the Powershot line. The facts may be off a small (IXUS 800=Powershot SD700 and IXUS 850= Powershot SD800) but they are the same camera. If it says IXUS, it was manufactured in Europe and therefore its warranty is only excellent in Europe. The same for the IXY line, which is manufactured in Japan. That’s how Canon identifies everywhere it was manufactured.

I personally prefer the A710 because you can set your shutter and gap values. If you don’t want to mess around with that, you might want to go for the IXUS 850 (Powershot SD800) because it has more creative scenes.

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