Canon emphasises ease with three new PowerShot models

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 18 January, 2007: Canon today updates its bestselling PowerShot range with three affordable new models – the PowerShot A450, PowerShot A460 and PowerShot A550. Replacing the PowerShot A420 and PowerShot A430 respectively, the entry-level PowerShot A450 and PowerShot A460 add improved specifications while retaining the point-and-shoot simplicity of their predecessors. The 7.1 Megapixel PowerShot A550 replaces the PowerShot A530 and incorporates several new design features for enhanced ease of use. Remarkably compact and lightweight, all three cameras offer the superb build quality found throughout the PowerShot range.

Features at a glance:

PowerShot A460/PowerShot A450

-5.0 Megapixels
-4x optical zoom (3.2x PowerShot A450)
-DIGIC II, iSAPS and 5-point AiAF
-Wide range of shooting modes
-2.0” LCD


PowerShot A550

-7.1 Megapixels
-4x optical zoom
-DIGIC II, iSAPS and 9-point AiAF
-Redesigned Shooting Mode dial
-30fps VGA movies with sound