The Canon PowerShot G7 is a sturdy, advanced camera for serious users, with a large 10-megapixel sensor and 6x optical zoom. The G7 replaces the Canon G6, now about two years old, and is a nice middle ground between point-and-shoot cameras and digital SLRs. The G7 features a “shift-type” form of optical image stabilization, using tiny, internal gyroscopes to compensate for hand movements and other jitters that may cause blurring. Keep in mind, the G7 does not feature the RAW file format, so if you’re looking for a real heavy-duty shooter, you’ll have to look to SLRs like the Digital Rebel XTi/400D.

Canon G7 Specifications

• 10 megapixels
• 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
• Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
• “Shift-type” image stabilization
• Movie mode with sound
• JPEG file format
• ISO 80-1600
• 2.5-inch LCD
• Secure Digitial Card storage (32MB card included)
• Lithium-ion battery

This camera is ranked

• 52nd of 84 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
• 44th of 80 in Canon
• 6th of 29 in Advanced

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The Canon Powershot TX1 is the camera everyone’s been waiting for, combining a high-quality digital still camera with the large zoom and versatility of a camcorder. With the TX1, you can take large, 7-megapixel images or high definition (720p) videos, with a deep, image stabilized 10x zoom, all in a tiny, compact body that measures only 1-inch thick. The TX1 is going to make a lot of waves in both the digital camera and camcorder markets, so expect to see a big move in the direction of these hybrid models. Everything records directly to your Secure Digital memory card. Early price estimates indicate the TX1 will move for about $499, an absolute bargain for such an exciting, feature-rich new model.

Canon TX1 Specifications

• 7.1 megapixels
• 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
• Canon DIGIC III image processing
• Auto focus
• ISO 80-1600
• Auto and manual (camera) exposure
• 720p High Definition video (16:9 widescreen, 30 frames per second. Movie size capped at 4GB/13min.)
• 1.8-inch swivel LCD display
• Secure Digital storage media
• Image Stabilization (Lens-Shift)
• Lithium-ion battery

This camera is ranked

• 11th of 70 in 7 Megapixel
• 34th of 82 in Canon
• 20th of 71 in $350 – $600
• 17th of 96 in Point and Shoot
• 5th of 27 in Advanced

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It seemed a rather odd choice for Canon to exclude the RAW format from its G7 advanced camera, and the public let them know they wanted it back. Well, with the Powershot G9, Canon has obliged, and reintroduced the uncompressed format. The G9 also features a wonderful 3.0-inch screen, 6x optical zoom, and 12.1 megapixel sensor, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of today’s digital cameras.

Canon G9 Specifications

• 12.1 megapixels
• Movie mode with sound (max 4GB/1 Hour)
• JPEG, RAW file formats
• 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
• Lens-shift image stabilization
• Auto and manual focus
• Auto and manual exposure
• ISO 80-1600
• 3.0-inch LCD display
• Secure Digital memory storage (32MB card included)
• Lithium-ion battery

This camera is ranked

• 8th of 20 in 12 Megapixels
• 14th of 66 in $350 – $600
• 3rd of 29 in Advanced

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The Canon Powershot G10 is a replacement for the popular G9 advanced point-and-shoot camera. It boasts a tremendous 14.7 megapixel sensor, 28mm wide angle lens, and support for the RAW file format. The G10 offers exceptional control for photographers interested in taking charge of their photographs, while still maintaining a convenient and comfortable design.

Canon G10 Specifications

• 14.7 megapixels
• 5x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
• Lens-shift image stabilization
• Auto and manual exposure
• JPEG and RAW file formats
• 28-140mm wide angle lens
• ISO 80-1600
• Lithium-ion battery
• Secure digital memory storage
• 3-inch LCD display

This camera is ranked

• 3rd of 6 in 14 Megapixels
• 11th of 82 in Canon
• 5th of 65 in $350 – $600
• 1st of 28 in Advanced

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TmoNews is claiming that the TouchWiz-enabled Samsung Behold is scheduled for a November 10 launch on T-Mobile, and by golly, with the lookalike Delve now out and about, we hope they’re right. Notable (read: awesome) features on the Behold allegedly include user-adjustable touch sensitivity, a 5-megapixel cam, GPS, and — unlike that ZN5 that just launched — 3G data. That’s an especially good thing considering the full HTML browser and a disappointing dearth of WiFi, we reckon. It’s no smartphone, but for the T-Mobile types looking for just a little (okay, a lot) more style than the G1’s putting up, this might just be what the doctor ordered.