Home » Canon » A1000 IS

I own this

I want this

Canon Powershot A1000 IS

HQ Grade: A-

A	is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B	means they are good, with some standout features.
C	means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F	mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.

5 out of 5

"excellent"

5 out of 5

"Tops for amateur shooting"

See rating based on 342 user reviews
Submit your own Canon A1000 IS review!

This camera is ranked

3rd of 92 in Point and Shoot
13th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
13th of 27 in Powershot
20th of 82 in Canon
3rd of 87 in Under $150

Read 39 open and answered questions about the A1000 IS
or ask a new question!

Merchant Offers
Compare 7 store ratings and prices...
Shop for Canon A1000 IS accessories.
UK Digital Cameras	£89.99
DBROTH	$169.99
Electronica Direct	$176.60
C4DEALZ	$198.99
Electronics Club	$219.95
47digital	$249.00

Ask

Have a question about the A1000 IS?
Enter it here: (You can enter more details in the next step)

Back to List

Answered!

Joan (sixmoe) 1 pts

December 22, 2008 9:34 PM

Subscribe for Email Updates for this Question

I'm comparing A1000 and SD1100. What's the better bet?

I have an A630 that I love, but often another member of the family has it when I want to use it. So I'm looking for something a little smaller and lighter, mostly for vacation. So I've narrowed it down to the A1000 and the SD1100.
I like the SD1100, but I'm beginning to think that the lithium battery is a drawback, not a plus. So the second on my list is the A1000. When my rechargeable batteries peter out, I can pop in reg. AAs until I get home to recharge. Do the lithium batteries last longer, or should I be worried about my camera dying when the batteries give out?

Report Abuse Did you find this question

helpful or

not helpful?

This question has been answered!

by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts

December 24, 2008 3:10 PM

LiOn batteries aren't really a draw back except that over time they will lose their capacity. So, after about 2-3 years you may be looking to replace it as it begins to hold less power. So, if you get a backup liOn with it, you'd be fine for swapping out.

But I really do like that AA option. Rechargables have gotten more powerful as teh technology matures. So, if battery power is your concern, I'd say go with the A1K. But if portability is the issue, then the SD1100 will fit in that shirt pocket or handbag a lot easier.

Report Abuse Did you find this answer

helpful or

not helpful?

Joan (sixmoe) 1 pts

January 9, 2009 12:07 AM

Thanks much! I'm going for the A1000, only partly because of the battery. Once I played around with it in the store, I realized it had a couple of features I prefer, mostly the widescreen mode. And it's still small enough to slip into a purse or pocket or backpack for vacation. But now I also won't be "afraid" to get a camera with a LiOn battery in the future. Your answer was very informative.
Thanks again!

Report Abuse Did you find this answer

helpful or

not helpful?

I'm comparing A1000 and SD1100. What's the better bet?

This Question is Answered. If you have further information you may add it here.