Canon Cameras

How come Canon's digital SD 1000 series are cheaper than the 800s & 900s?

I was just checking out the new Canon SD 1100's specs and they seem pretty good. Actually they seem better than the SD850is, SD870is, and SD900s in terms of specs. How come it's cheaper though? Aren't usually models in succession (like the higher the number, the more advanced), better they are and more expensive? The Canon SD1100's are available for about $245, while the SD870is's are about $275. They are both pretty comparable in specs: - Both are 8.3 Megapixels - Both have same ISO settings (80 through 1600) - Both have same Still Image Recording specs - Slightly different focal lengths - 1100's 6.2-18.6mm to 870's 4.6-17.3mm - Same Digital Zoom - Same card types - 1100 has a couple more shooting modes - Almost same shutter speeds - 1100 at 15-1/1500s and 870 at 15-1/1600sec The biggest difference is the screen size - which the 1100 has a 2.5in compared to 3in for the 870. So what's up with the price differences really? Are they the same camera basically except for the screen?

Public Comments

1. For point and shoot cameras, style seems to be a big component. So this may contribute to the price differences. I think the price succession is (1st) 800's from high to low, then (2nd) 900's high to low, and (3rd) 1000's high to low. However, the ranges are intermigled. Don't use pricing to determine the camera for you. See which has all the features you need, and the price you want to pay. Check here (B&H Photo Video) for standard pricing, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=sort&A=search&Q=&sortDrop=Price%3A+High+to+Low&bl=&atl=Brand_Canon&pn=1&st=categoryNavigation&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&sv=8612&shs=&ac=&fi=all&pn=1&ci=8612&cmpsrch=&cltp=&clsgr=. Hope this helps.
2. Believe the 850 and 870 have higher optical IS zoom (4x and 3.8x wide angle). The only advantage the SD900 has is that it's a 10MP camera. However, the SD900 is not an IS camera.