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Canon unveils two new PowerShot cameras

Published: 12 Oct 2012 - 12:10 pm | Last Updated: 07 Feb 2022 - 12:45 am

Canon Middle East unveiled two new additions to its collection of powerful superzoom compact cameras – the PowerShot SX500 IS and PowerShot SX160 IS. PowerShot SX500 IS is the world’s smallest 30x optical zoom camera , giving you the flexibility to capture subjects in the far distance, in an astoundingly sleek and compact body. For families wanting a camera that everyone can enjoy, the PowerShot SX160 IS features an impressive 16x optical zoom in a compact body, so life’s memorable moments can be captured no matter how far away you are. 

The PowerShot SX500 IS and PowerShot SX160 IS make it easy to capture stills and HD movies. With Canon’s advanced optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS, pictures will be crisp and sharp, regardless of the scene you’re shooting, while Smart Auto detects the shooting scenario and automatically adjusts settings to the most suitable mode for the shot. With a fun range of Creative Filters, different effects can be added to stills and movies instantly. 

The PowerShot SX500 IS uses Canon’s extensive expertise in lens design, it features a newly-developed 24mm wide-angle, 30x optical zoom lens, small enough to fit in a travel-friendly body. The PowerShot SX160 IS boasts a versatile lens custom-designed for this model alone. With a 28mm wide-angle and 16x optical zoom, this new lens offers the flexibility to snap everything from group shots at children’s birthday parties, to long-distance close-ups of animals at the zoo. 

The Peninsula