Bridge cameras are basically a combination of a SLR camera and a point and shoot camera. These cameras are available in a compact size but you cannot change lenses like a SLR. These bridge cameras are available at an affordable price which puts it among the best selling cameras. Just like Canon PowerShot SX1 IS which is a quality bridge camera available at an affordable price. This camera comes with a resolution of 10 megapixels and is equipped with a CMOS-Chip (2,3″) sensor. The maximum resolution of the device is around 3,648 X 2,736 Pixel which is quite high in comparison with other bridge cameras available in the market.

The LCD screen fitted on the back side of this camera also works as a viewfinder. You can even view already recorded pictures on the LCD screen. The size of the LCD screen diagonally is around 2.8 inch. The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS also offers a fantastic zoom of 20 X and a digital zoom of 4 X which allows you to clearly record distant objects. The camera supports various formats of memory cards such as SecureDigital HC (SDHC) and MultiMedia Card (MMC). It offers a light sensitivity of 80 – 1600 ISO. The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS not only records quality still pictures but you can even record quality videos using it.

The built in flash of the Canon camera allows you to record clear pictures even in the dark. The best function is the image stabiliser which enhances the overall picture quality. It is a perfect camera for amateurs.