Canon launched PowerShot G16 compact camera.

Canon has launched its latest compact camera-Powershot G16(part of G series) for Rs 34,995 in the Indian market that will be available at all major retail outlets including Canon Image Squares.

The device will feature following specifications:

Key Features:

• 3-inch, 921k-dot LCD screen.

• a DIGIC 6 processor for relatively lower shutter lag.

•  12.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS sensor.

• can shoot Full-HD(1080p) video at 60p.

• a zoom range of 5x, with a focal range of 28mm-140mm ,expandable up to 10x via Canon's new ZoomPlus feature.

•  camera's f/1.8 (W) - f/2.8/ (T) lens performs well in low light.

•  the high speed AF improves focus speed by shooting 12.2fps continuous shooting in full resolution and 5.7fps with AF. 

Beside having some positive aspects such as featuring strong build and strong feature-set, it includes some drawbacks as well like High price tag,fixed LED screen (which is disappointing).

The camera also includes other interesting features such as built-in Wi-Fi for uploading and sharing pictures, HDR Scene Mode, and a number of star shooting modes which are designed to take pictures of the night sky,for adding effects.It also offers excellent performance with its high image quality.