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Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS.
 
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213 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Sleek shape and design
  • Buttons are wellpositioned and easy to access
  • Auto and Easy mode are good for beginners
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Lots of scene modes and selftimer settings
  • Optical viewfinder is good to have on a sunny day.
  • The DIGIC 4 processor improves this camera’s image quality
  • The metal grip makes this compact digital camera easy to hold
  • Fast. Superb image quality. 4x optical zoom.
  • Viewfinder
  • Simple operation
  • Inexpensive
  • Excellent photo quality for the money.
  • Sturdy
  • Simple interface
  • Good feature set
  • Very good image quality
  • Good performance at high ISO settings.
  • Decent overall image quality. Great menu system. ...
  • Sturdy design with simple interface
  • Attractive and robust
  • Extended battery life using viewfinder
  • Excellent image stabilisation
  • 4x optical zoom with 3cm macro.

The editors didn't like

  • The rightside grip isnt perfect
  • Doesnt use rechargeable battery pack
  • 4x zoom doesnt give you much magnification
  • Not many manual control options
  • Flash often ends up concealed by wary fingers
  • Movie mode offers mediocre video quality.
  • The use of AAbatteries makes this device larger than it needs to be.
  • The battery life is short on this device.
  • Bulky. Low-resolution screen.
  • Mixed performance
  • Short battery life.
  • Mediocre LCD screen
  • Optical viewfinder shows only 85 percent of the scene.
  • Inconsistent low light performance. Limited manual controls. ...
  • Optical viewfinder shows 85% of scene
  • Sometimes poor exposure metering
  • Slow flash recycling time
  • Low resolution LCD lacks detail
  • Plastic mode dial is too easily moved.

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  Published: 2010-06-01, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • The metal grip makes this compact digital camera easy to hold,
  • The battery life is short on this device.
  • This compact digital camera is ideal for the amateur photographer....

 
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  Published: 2010-06-01, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • The DIGIC 4 processor improves this camera’s image quality,
  • The use of AAbatteries makes this device larger than it needs to be.
  • This camera is basic and offers no advanced features....

 
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  Published: 2010-01-07, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  Looking for a good point-and-shoot camera to take to your next party or outing, or maybe you simply want to take a great snapshot of Fido? Whatever you need it for, there's a lot of compact cameras on the market. Learn whether or not the Canon PowerSh...

 
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  Published: 2009-12-01, review by: cameralabs.com

  • Inexpensive, attractive and robust, Extended battery life using viewfinder, Excellent image stabilisation, 4x optical zoom with 3cm macro.
  • Sometimes poor exposure metering, Slow flash recycling time, Low resolution LCD lacks detail, Plastic mode dial is too easily moved.
  • Canon PowerShot A1100 IS verdict The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a 12.1 Megapixel budget compact with a stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, a 2.5in LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. Powered by two AA batteries, it has a variety of shooting modes i...

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  Published: 2009-07-09, review by: pcmag.com

  • Fast. Superb image quality. 4x optical zoom.
  • Bulky. Low-resolution screen.
  • The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a fine budget shooter, but its virtually identical to its predecessor, the A1000, which you can buy for at least $50 less....

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  Published: 2009-07-07, Author: Joshua , review by: cnet.com

  • Viewfinder; simple operation; inexpensive; excellent photo quality for the money.
  • Mixed performance; short battery life.
  • Aside from a couple performance quibbles, the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS provides a good point-and-shoot experience with great pictures as a result.

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  Published: 2009-05-12, review by: macworld.com

  • Sturdy; simple interface; good feature set; very good image quality; good performance at high ISO settings.
  • Mediocre LCD screen; optical viewfinder shows only 85 percent of the scene.
  • You get a lot for $200 when buying a camera these days. The PowerShot A1100 IS provides a very good price/performance ratio, and it’s even available in four fashionable colors (blue, green, grey, and pink). If you’re looking for a good entry-l...

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  Published: 2009-04-23, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Very good image quality, Sturdy design with simple interface,
  • Mediocre LCD screen, Optical viewfinder shows 85% of scene

 
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  Published: 2009-04-10, review by: dpinterface.com

  • The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS can be simply put as a 12 megapixel update to the old A1000 with a new processor and a few small changes. It has the same 4X optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and for most part, functions and features. The A1100 IS comes in ...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-19, review by: steves-digicams.com

 
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