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New PowerShot SX series to drive demand for affordable super zoom compacts

PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon’s PowerShot SX series establishes a new product category in the digital stills compact (DSC) camera market – the family super zoom. Launched today with the PowerShot SX100 IS, the SX series is targeted at families seeking an affordable and easy to use camera that offers extended optical zoom in a compact form.

“The market for super zoom cameras has traditionally been dominated by high-end models targeted at advanced photo-enthusiasts,” explained Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “The PowerShot SX series addresses a growing gap in the market for more compact models that offer the same level of optical performance but at a lower price point.”

 

With the European digital camera market now led by repeat purchases, research indicates that consumers are increasingly attracted by features that match the way they take photos – and for a large number of European households, optical zoom is key. According to a recent survey from InfoTrends, overall camera quality and extended zoom were two of the leading factors cited by European camera upgraders.

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