Style meets big sensors in this new PowerShot camera

A few years ago I was happy to hear affordable consumer digital cameras were available with 10-megapixel sensors, but this is the year of the 14-megapixel sensor and Canon is launching its very own PowerShot SD990 IS Digtial Elph camera. This particular camera will be available in a limited-edition red to commemorate the 100 millionth PowerShot camera manufactured; but beyond the vibrant red exterior, you'll find a point-and-shoot with a 14.7 megapixel sensor, 3.7x optical zoom, and 2.5-inch LCD. At this point I'm not sure why they keep adding more megapixels to cameras, but those interested in poster-sized images can buy the SD990 for about $400.

If you don't need all those megapixels and want to save $100, then check out the other new digicam Canon is releasing in October called the SD880 IS Digital Elph. This one sports a 10 megapixels sensor, 4x-wide angle optical zoom, 3.0-inch LCD, and is available in two-toned black/silver or gold/brown combinations. Both cameras apparently feature Canon's DIGIC 4 image processors which improves the signal processing speed and image quality even in low light situations. Look for these two compact digicams in stores next month.