Most Popular Digital Cameras of April 2012

By Allison Johnson, DigitalCameraReview Editor | | 8220 Reads

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DCR readers had Canon on the brain last month when they perused the site; six of the ten most-viewed digital cameras are either a PowerShot or a Rebel. As the official start of summer inches closer, you were looking at point-and-shoots like the still-number-one PowerShot 300 HS for convenience, or ultrazooms like the SX40 HS for some extra zoom reach for your travels. Check out all of the other most-viewed cameras below.

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	1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (previously #1) – The ELPH 300 HS is still a smash hit with site visitors. With a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 1080 HD video it offers plenty of bang for the buck. We recently reviewed its successor, the very capable ELPH 110 HS. Canon PowerShot 300 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot 300 HS User Opinions
	2. Nikon 1 J1 (previously #3) – The 1 J1 edges the G1 X aside to take the second slot. No wonder, with sleek styling, a new 10 megapixel CX format sensor and compatibility with many wonerful Nikkor lenses, it's a great step-up camera. Nikon 1 J1 Review \| Nikon 1 J1 User Opinions
	3. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS (previously #4) – The SX40's main attraction is a 35x optical zoom lens. As part of the HS "High Sensitivity" system it uses a 12.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, offering full 1080 video capture and up to 8 fps burst shooting. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Uer Opinions
	4. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (previously #5) - The compact ultrazoom SX130 continues to offer 720p HD video, a 28-360mm zoom lens and a DIGIC 4 processor. It's powered by AA batteries. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Opinions
	5. Canon PowerShot G1 X (previously #2) – With a large not-quite-DSLR, not-quite-compact sensor, the G1 X is in a class all of its own. It offers a fixed 4x optical zoom lens and 1080 HD video recording. Canon PowerShot G1 X Review \| Canon PowerShot G1 X User Opinions

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	1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (previously #1) – The ELPH 300 HS is still a smash hit with site visitors. With a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 1080 HD video it offers plenty of bang for the buck. We recently reviewed its successor, the very capable ELPH 110 HS. Canon PowerShot 300 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot 300 HS User Opinions
	2. Nikon 1 J1 (previously #3) – The 1 J1 edges the G1 X aside to take the second slot. No wonder, with sleek styling, a new 10 megapixel CX format sensor and compatibility with many wonerful Nikkor lenses, it's a great step-up camera. Nikon 1 J1 Review \| Nikon 1 J1 User Opinions
	3. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS (previously #4) – The SX40's main attraction is a 35x optical zoom lens. As part of the HS "High Sensitivity" system it uses a 12.1 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, offering full 1080 video capture and up to 8 fps burst shooting. Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Uer Opinions
	4. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (previously #5) - The compact ultrazoom SX130 continues to offer 720p HD video, a 28-360mm zoom lens and a DIGIC 4 processor. It's powered by AA batteries. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review \| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Opinions
	5. Canon PowerShot G1 X (previously #2) – With a large not-quite-DSLR, not-quite-compact sensor, the G1 X is in a class all of its own. It offers a fixed 4x optical zoom lens and 1080 HD video recording. Canon PowerShot G1 X Review \| Canon PowerShot G1 X User Opinions

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