In response to the interest in the cameras we discussed in Top Five Digital Cameras for the Elderly, we decided to review Canon Powershot cameras with one or more of these senior-friendly features:
Large LCD Screen, Easy to Feel Controls, Easy to See Controls, Simplicity, Image Stabilization, Durable Design, Viewfinder
Without further ado, they are as follows:
Senior-Friendly features: 20x optical zoom; 2.5 inch display; 12.1 Megapixel resolution; good ergonomic hand grip; image stabilizer; smart auto scene selection.
Price Range: High
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 3x optical zoom; 2.5 inch wide screen display; optical image stabilizer; face detection automatically adjusts settings.
Other Perks : HD video.
Price Range: Medium
Senior-Friendly features: 10 megapixel resolution; 3x optical zoom; face detection; 2.5 inch display; clear button layout.
Price Range: Low
Senior-Friendly features: 10 megapixel resolution; low light mode; 3.8 optical zoom; 3 inch display; image stabilizer.
Other Perks : Control ring on the base of the lens barrel, allows you to manually control the zoom.
Price Range: High
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 4x optical zoom; 2.5 inch display; optical image stabilizer; auto mode, adjusts settings automatically.
Price Range: Low
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 3x optical zoom; 2.5 inch display; automatic face detection; smart auto selects proper settings.
Other Perks : Waterproof up to 33 feet.
Price Range: Medium
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 12x optical zoom; 4x digital zoom; image stabilizer; 3 inch display; face detection automatically adjusts settings.
Price Range: Medium
8.Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Senior-Friendly features: 14.7 megapixel resolution; 5x optical zoom; optical image stabilizer; 3 inch display.
Other Perks : Comfortable ergonomic grip; most suited for the amateur professional.
Price Range: High
9. Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD
Senior-Friendly features: 10 megapixel resolution; 10x optical zoom; 3 inch display; easy mode takes all the guesswork out of the equation by determining the right shooting mode; image stabilizer.
Price Range: Medium
Senior-Friendly features: 10 megapixel resolution; 2.8 inch display; 5x optical zoom; optical viewfinder; optical image stabilizer; smart auto selects correct settings; face detection.
Price Range: High
11. Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Senior-Friendly features: 14.7 megapixel resolution; 3.7x optical zoom; 2.5 inch display; optical image stabilizer; blur reduction; face detection.
Price Range: High
12. Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Silver)
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 5x optical zoom; optical image stabilizer; 3 inch display; blur reduction; print/share button for easy download and printing.
Price Range: Medium
Senior-Friendly features: 12 megapixel resolution; 5x optical zoom; image stabilizer; 3 inch display; auto smart scene select.
Price Range: Medium
Senior-Friendly features: 12.1 megapixel resolution; 4x optical zoom; optical image stabilizer; 2.7 inch display; smart auto, adjusts settings automatically.
Price Range: Medium
15.Canon PowerShot A480 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black)
Senior-Friendly features: 10 megapixel resolution; 3.3x optical zoom; optical image stabilizer; 2.5 inch display.
Price Range: Medium
The RC46 clock radio by RCA is the perfect companion in the morning. This alarm clock rates high in all the major categories. Throw in its' affordability, and this is one of the better ones out there.
A simply snazzy alarm clock. The Electric Alarm Clock from Elgin gives you 7 different display colors to choose from.
The iC172 iPod dock alarm clock radio by Emerson features more than an iPod docking station. It features an integrated LCD projector which allows you to project the time in LARGE numerals onto your wall or ceiling. The large projected display is ideal for anyone who has poor vision or a difficult time seeing without the aid of eye glasses.
Wake to your docked iPod, the radio, or--if you must--a classic buzzer alarm. Whichever you choose, a gradual alarm feature gently raises the alarm volume, so it's not too jarring. Great options and features on a great alarm clock.
Newly designed for 2010 with a bigger display and bigger sound, the iP90 represents the latest in iHome's #1 clock radio franchise. Made to charge, play and wake to iPhone/iPod, it has many great features including a remote, AM/FM pre-sets, dual alarm, Time Sync, 7-5-2 alarm settings and more.
With a unique wedge design and silver case with a blue lens cover, the Sharp SPC019F Red LED Alarm Clock with a Wedge Style Case will add a dash of color and flair to your bedside table. A red 0.6-inch LED display ensures that you'll always know exactly what time it is, and an alarm with a snooze feature means that you can catch a few extra winks before starting your day.
