The Canon PowerShot SX 200 IS, Cannon’s first attempt at a pocket super-zoom has an impressive 12x optical zoom range in a relatively pocketable form factor, while staying current with the latest gadgets and features. It has a 3 inch screen, automatic scene detection, HD movie recording and HDMI ports for output to a HDTV. Other notable features include “Smart Auto” (scene detection) mode, face and blink detection, automatic redeye removal and an HDMI port.

The PowerShot SX 200 IS is priced at $329.00 and included in the box, other than the camera, is a NB-5L rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, wrist strip, USB cable, A/V cable, CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solution and a 168 page user-friendly manual. You won’t have need of anything other than a few accessories of your choosing such as an external slave flash, AC adapter, HDMI cable and a Deluxe Soft cases. The PowerShot SX 200 IS doesn’t need a lens cap because it has a built-in lens cover. Treat yourself or someone special to this awesome digital camera this Christmas and sit back and smile for your picture. They’ll have so much fun capturing memories that will last a lifetime.