Canon PowerShot SX1 IS digicam records 1080p HD video

Canon refreshed its PowerShot lineup today with ten new digital cameras, these units will become available in the next 2-3 months with prices ranging from $130 to $600. The flagship is the $600 PowerShot SX1 IS, this ten megapixel CMOS digicam will be available in April and has 20x optical zoom, a 2.8" swivel LCD display and the capability to record 1080p HD video.

The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera is a 10.0-Megapixel powerhouse incorporating a CMOS image sensor and 1080p Full HD Movie mode, both first-in-class features for a PowerShot camera, resulting in superb image quality and enhanced flexibility. Still images can be captured easily with a 20x wide-angle Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560 mm) with Optical Image Stabilization and a 2.8-inch vari-angle wide-format LCD for great on-camera viewing and editing. What's more, this camera offers a full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW + JPEG for ultimate creative control. While the camera is in Movie Mode, the PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera can easily play back video and view photos on an HDTV, via a built-in HDMI connector. With all these great features and now Full HD Movie Mode, the PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera is the perfect complement to a DSLR. The PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera is scheduled to be available in April for an estimated retail price of $599.99.

Here's a brief description of the other nine PowerShot cameras:

PowerShot SX200 IS: 12.1 megapixel, 12x optical zoom (28-336mm equivalent), IS, 720p HD movie mode, 3" LCD display. Will ship in March for $349.99, available in black, blue and red.

PowerShot D10: 12.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, can withstand depths up-to-33-feet deep, is freeze proof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up-to-four feet. Available in early May for $329.99.

PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH: 12.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 3" LCD display, 720p HD movie mode. Ships in mid-April for $379.99.

PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH: 12.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom (28-112mm equivalent), 720p HD movie mode, 2.8" LCD display. Will be available in early May for $329.99.

PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH: 12.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD display. Available by mid-March for $279.99

PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH: 10 megapixel, available in six bright colors. This models will arrive in mid_march for $229.99.

PowerShot A2100 IS: 12.1 megapixel, 6x optical zoom, 3" LCD display. Available in early April for $249.99.

PowerShot A1100 IS: 12.1 megapixel, 4x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD display. Expected next month for $199.99.

PowerShot A480: 10 megapixel, 3.3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD display. This one will be available next month for $129.99.

Photos of the other cameras can be found at Canon.