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PowerShot A490 [specs to come]

• 10.0 Megapixel CCD
  
• F3.0-5.8, 3.3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37 - 122 mm
  
• 2.5" LCD display with 115,000 pixels
  
• Point-and-shoot operation with Smart Auto mode
  
• Face detection w/auto redeye removal
  
• Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
  
• SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot
  
• Uses two AA batteries; 400 shots per charge with NiMH rechargeables
  
• Ships next month for $110

PowerShot A495 [specs to come] - changes:

• Adds a few more scene modes (super vivid, poster effect) plus face self-timer
  
• 9-point AF, instead of 5-point
  
• Available in red, blue, and silver colors
  
• Priced at $130

PowerShot A3000 IS [specs to come]

• 10.0 Megapixel CCD
  
• F2.7-5.6, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 140 mm
  
• Optical image stabilization
  
• 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  
• Point-and-shoot operation; Smart Auto mode selects one of 18 scene modes for you
  
• Face detection with auto redeye removal
  
• Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
  
• SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot (what a mouthful)
  
• Uses NB-8L lithium-ion battery; 230 shots per charge
  
• Ships in February for $150

PowerShot A3100 IS [specs to come] - changes:

• 12.1 Megapixel CCD
  
• 240 shots per charge using NB-8L battery
  
• Comes in red, blue, and silver
  
• Priced at $180