At A Glance

A great value for the price, with better image quality than more expensive cameras and a nice feature set.

Manufacturer’s Description

There's nothing more satisfying than taking great pictures and with the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS it's so effortless. The 12.1-megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensure radiant, detailed images. Plus, you've got an advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. Smart AUTO lets you handle challenging conditions with ease. Plus this trim, fashionable camera is yours in four stunning colors.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type AA Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type AA Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.8 inches
Depth 2.5 inches
Height 1.2 inches
Weight 0.44375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 35.0 mm
Focus features No
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Very Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Superior
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 61.4
Battery Life (minutes) 80
Number of Shots 146
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 56.1
Image Quality, Sharpness 46.6
Battery Life Score Fair
Image Quality, Color 66.4
Image Quality, Overall 62.8
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 63.6
Number of Batteries 2
Image Quality, Distortion 74.8
Image Quality Score Very Good