The IXUS 100 IS (also known as the Canon SD780 IS) is another stylish addition to Canon’s diminutive compact camera range, especially the red model that we tried out at today’s launch event. An optical viewfinder and 720p HD Movie Mode definitely makes the Digital IXUS 100 IS one to watch out for when it hits the shops next month. Click the continue link below to see what the 12.1 megapixel IXUS 100 IS compact looks like.

The IXUS 95 IS (also known as the Canon SD1200 IS) may be the cheapest model of today’s new Canon models, but as our pictures prove, it’s still a good-looking camera. Features are pretty standard - think 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, 10 megapixels - but that shouldn’t stop the IXUS 95 IS from proving popular when it launches next month. Click the continue link below to see what the 10 megapixel IXUS 95 IS compact looks like.

Last but not least, we tried out the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS, the cheapest camera on show, but still a tempting option. The powder-blue A1100 at today’s UK launch of Canon’s Spring line-up didn’t quite match up to its big brother, the A2200 IS in the looks department. Click the continue link below to see what the 12.1 megapixel A1100 IS compact looks like.

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is a new 12.1 megapixel compact camera with a 12x optical zoom lens. With a focal range equivalent to 28-336 mm, the Canon SX200 is a direct competitor to Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ7 camera. 12 megapixels, a 3 inch LCD screen, 720p HD Movie Mode and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SX200 IS’ headline features. The Canon SX200 IS will be available at the end of March in black, blue and red for $349.99 / £359.00 / €429.00.

The Canon PowerShot D10 is a new all-around waterproof, freeze proof and shockproof camera. The Canon D10 Digital Camera can withstand depths up to 33-feet deep, is freeze proof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up to 4 feet. 12 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and new Smart AUTO mode complete the D10 IS’ headline features. The Canon D10 IS will be available in early-May for $329.99 / £379.00 / €449.00.

The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS) is a new 12 megapixel camera offering the “ultimate” in design and feature-set. A 5x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, 3 inch LCD screen, Blink Detection, Active Display and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SD970 IS’ headline features. The PowerShot SD970 IS can shoot 720p HD video and it has an on-camera HDMI connector. Zoom Blur allows you to zoom during exposure, while the Creative Light Effect converts the light from light bulbs and sparks from fireworks into various shapes. The SD970 IS will be available in in mid-April in Classic metallic for $379.99 / £379.00 / €449.00.

The Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS) is a new 12 megapixel camera with a wide-angle 4x zoom lens. A new Active Display and an improved user interface, 28-112mm zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, a 2.8 inch LCD screen, Blink Detection and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SD960 IS’ headline features. The PowerShot SD960 IS can shoot 720p HD video and it has an on-camera HDMI connector. The Canon SD960 IS will be available in silver, blue, pink and gold in mid-March for $329.99 / £349.00 / €399.00.

The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS) is a new 10 megapixel entry-level digital camera. Optical Image Stabilization, 3x zoom lens, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SD1200 IS’ headline features. The Canon SD1200 IS will be available in dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange in mid-March for $229.99 / £249.00 / €299.00 (silver, grey, blue and pink in the UK).

The Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is a new 12.1 megapixel digital camera with a 6x optical zoom lens. Optical Image Stabilization, a large 3.0 inch LCD screen and new Smart AUTO mode complete the A2100IS’ headline features. The Canon A2100 IS Digital Camera will be available in black in early-April for $249.99 / £259.00 / €309.00.

The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a new 12.1 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. Optical Image Stabilization, a 2.5 inch LCD screen with Optical Viewfinder and new Smart AUTO mode complete the A1100IS’ headline features. The Canon A1100 IS Digital Camera will be available in grey, blue, pink and green in March for $199.99 / £219.00 / €259.00 (blue, pink and silver in the UK).

The Sony Cyber-shot H20 is a new 10 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens. If you need high performance in a compact, go-anywhere package, the Sony H20 teams a powerful 10x optical zoom range and HD 720p movie recording with a 3-inch LCD screen. The Sony H20 camera will be available in black for about $280 / £269.

The Sony Cyber-shot T900 is a slim digital camera which features a 3.5 inch touchscreen and 720p HD movie recording. Measuring 15.1mm, the Sony T900 offers 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom lens, Optical SteadyShot, Enhanced Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, and Intelligent Scene Recognition. The new 720p HD movie recording captures video clips at a smooth 30 frames per second, with up to 60 mins of HD video and stereo sound fitting on a 4GB MemoryStick. The Sony T900 will be available in silver, black, red and bronze for about $380 / £369.

The Sony Cyber-shot W290 is a new 12 megapixel compact camera with a 5x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. The Sony W290 features a 3 inch LCD screen, Optical SteadyShot, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Enhanced Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, and can record 720p HD movie clips. The Sony W290 will be available from mid-March 2009.

The Sony Cyber-shot W270 is a new 12 megapixel compact camera with a 5x, 28mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. The Sony W270 features a 2.7 inch LCD screen, Optical SteadyShot, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Enhanced Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, and can record 720p HD movie clips. The Sony W270 will be available from mid-March 2009 for about £239.

The Sony Cyber-shot W230 is a new 12 megapixel compact camera with a 4x, 30mm wide-angle optical zoom lens. The Sony W230 features a 3 inch LCD screen, Optical SteadyShot, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Enhanced Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologys. The Sony W230 will be available from mid-March 2009.

The Sony Cyber-shot S980 is a new easy-to-use 12.1 megapixel compact camera. The Sony S980 features a 4x optical zoom lens, SteadyShot for clearer handheld shooting, and Face Detection technology. The Sony S980 will be available in silver, black and pink from end-February 2009

The Sony Cyber-shot S930 is a new easy-to-use 10 megapixel compact camera. The Sony S930 features a 3x optical zoom lens, SteadyShot for clearer handheld shooting, and Face Detection technology. The Sony S930 will be available in silver, black and pink from April 2009 for about £99.

The Samsung SL820 and SL620 are new 12.2 megapixel cameras with 3 inch LCD screens and 5x zooms. The SL820 (known as the IT100 in Europe) offers a 28mm wide angle lens and 720p HD video recording, while the SL620 has a standard 35mm lens and 640x480 pixel video. Both the SL820 and SL620 (known as the PL65 in Europe) feature both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization, Smart Auto mode, Smart Album, Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. The Samsung SL820 will be available in May for $279.99. The Samsung SL620 will be available in March for $199.99. The Samung IT100 will be available in silver, black, and red for £229 from April 2009. The Samsung PL65 will cost £179 and comes in Black, Pink, Silver and Dark Grey, available from March.

The Samsung SL202 and SL30 are new family-friendly 10 megapixel cameras with 3x zooms. The SL202 (known as the PL50 in Europe) has a brushed metal finish, 2.7 inch LCD screen and Smart Auto, Smart Album, Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot modes. Like the SL202, the SL30 (known as the ES15 in Europe)  also offers MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects’ skin tones. The Samsung SL202 will be available in March 2009 for $149.99, and the Samsung SL30 for $99.99. The Samsung PL50 will cost £119 and is available in Candy Pink, Black and Silver. The Samsung ES15 will be available in Candy Pink, Silver, White and Dark Grey for £79 from April 2009.

The Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd is a new 10 megapixel camera with a 12x optical zoom. Offering a focal length of 33-396mm, the Fujifilm S1500fd is an SLR-styled digital camera with Dual Image Stabilization, Automatic Scene Recognition, 2.7 inch LCD screen, electronic viewfinder and ISO up to ISO 1600 at full resolution. The Fujifilm FinePix S1500fd will be available in March 2009 for $249.95.