Canon Powershot A590 IS Announced

Canon have announced the new Canon Powershot A590 IS - like the A580 it features an 8 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, face detection focus, and takes AA batteries - but adds full manual controls, support for optional lens accessories, and optical image stabilisation. It will be available from March priced at £159:

"This camera has features including an 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 4x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor. It uses two AA batteries to shoot up to approx. 200 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via Hi-Speed USB. The dimensions (excluding protrusions) of the main body are 94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm (3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.) and the weight is approximately 175 g (6.2 oz.)."