<p>Canon has added two new beefy compact cameras to its SX ("superzoom") line: the PowerShot SX500 IS and the PowerShot SX160 IS. The main features of these two cameras is snappy autofocus speed and powerful optical zoom. Both cameras feature a 1/2.3-inch CCD 16 megapixel sensor, an ISO range of 100-800, 720p video at 25fps, a 3-inch LCD screen, and Canon's Intelligent Image Stabilization (which helps you shoot sharper images even when zoomed in, panning, or walking).PowerShot SX500 IS</p><p>The SX500 IS is the beastlier of the two cameras, featuring a 24mm lens and 30x optical zoom (up to 720mm in 35mm terms).</p><p>An interesting feature offered by the camera is the "Zoom Framing Assist". If you ever lose sight of your subject while zoomed in, pressing a special button on the front of the camera will temporarily cause the camera to zoom out. A special frame box helps you frame your subject again, and letting go of the button takes you back to your original focal length. The feature seems like it could definitely be useful for things like sports or animals (both wild and domesticated).</p><p>It'll hit store shelves in September with a price tag of $330.PowerShot SX160 IS</p><p><a href="http://petapixel.com/2012/08/21/canon-unveils-the-powershot-sx500-and-sx160-zippy-zoom-and-fast-focusing/">Keep reading...</a></p>