Canon announce two new Powershot digital cameras

Canon has just announced two new point and shoot digital cameras, the compact PowerShot G7 X Mark II¹ and lightweight PowerShot SX720 HS digital cameras. Both the cameras are designed for those who want high performance lightweight digital camera.  PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a 20.1mp CMOS sensor and comes with brand new DIGIC 7 Image Processor. PowerShot SX720HS on the other hand comes with 40x Optical Zoom lens that is equivalent to 24-960mm zoom. Both the camera will be made available for sale in the month of March 2016. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II digital camera will be priced at $699.99 PowerShot SX720 HS digital will be priced at $379.99.

“In today’s world, compact cameras must work well with other devices and still offer superb quality. The PowerShot G7 X Mark II and PowerShot SX720 HS cameras both provide outstanding image quality with amazing optical zoom lenses and they easily connect with compatible phones, tablets and other smart devices so great images can be shared and enjoyed” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Key Features : PowerShot G7 X Mark II

• DIGIC 7 image processor
• 20.1mp image sensor
• High quality body with optimum comfort grip
• Fast start up and improved RAW continuous shooting speed (up to 8fps)
• Bright f/1.8 (W) – f/2.8 (T), 4.2x (24–100mm equivalent) optical zoom lens with Canon’s Intelligent Image Stabilizer (IS) and a 9-blade iris diaphragm;
• Multi-angle 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD with a screen resolution of 1.04 million dots and tilt options of 180° up and 45° down;
• Ability to capture 1080p Full HD video in MP4 format with stereo sound;
• Built-in Wi-Fi^®** and Near Field Communications (NFC™)^*** capability with a dedicated Wi-Fi button for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos;
• Picture Style function that offers superb command of in-camera color, contrast, and sharpness;
• In-camera RAW conversion, making it possible to preview customized image processing modifications on the camera, without the use of a computer;
• Convenient control ring lever that enables users to quickly switch between stepped and continuous ring movement;
• Time-Lapse Movie feature to help capture images at preset intervals and combine them to create a short movie clip;
• Panning feature that allows the camera to lock onto the main subject using Canon’s Intelligent IS technology to automatically adjust the shutter speed for beautiful background blur.

Key Features : Canon PowerShot SX720

• 40x Optical Zoom Lens
• 1x Hi-UD, 2x UD, 3x aspheric lens elements
• A dedicated Wi-Fi^® button for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos utilizing the camera’s built-in WiFi and NFCtechnology;
• 20.3 Megapixel* CMOS sensor with Canon’s DIGIC 6 Image Processor to help deliver outstanding image quality, even in low light;
• 1080p/60 Full HD video capture with stereo sound;
• 3.0-inch LCD (approx. 922,000 dots) to allow for easy viewing, even from a wide angle;
• Zoom Framing Assist that allows the lens to automatically zoom in or out while the camera follows subject movement and helps keep it in focus;
• Story Highlight feature that enables the camera to automatically compile images and videos³ from a certain day or event into a mini-highlight reel with music and effects;
• Creative Shot mode that uses composition, color and lighting from an original image to create artistic images.

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