Canon PowerShot TX1 Digital Camera

The Canon PowerShot TX1 is a compact digital camera from 2007 featuring a 7.1MP sensor, 10x optical zoom, and optical image stabilization. Uniquely designed with a vertical grip and swivel LCD, it captures 720p HD video and stills. Ideal for hybrid use, it offers flexibility in a small, pocketable form, though now considered vintage.

Hybrid Functionality

The TX1 was designed as a crossover device, offering both 7.1-megapixel still photography and 720p HD video recording. This made it stand out in 2007 as one of the first true hybrid compact cameras.

10x Optical Zoom Lens

It features a 10x optical zoom (39–390mm equivalent), allowing users to capture distant subjects without sacrificing image quality. This zoom range is impressive for such a small, portable camera.

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

The camera includes Canon’s lens-shift image stabilization, which helps reduce blur from hand movement, especially useful at high zoom levels or in low-light conditions.

Swivel LCD Screen

The 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD flips out and rotates, making it easier to shoot from creative angles, including overhead or low to the ground, and even for self-recording.

Unique Vertical Design

The TX1 has a camcorder-style vertical grip, unlike most point-and-shoot cameras. This design makes it especially comfortable to use for video recording, enhancing its hybrid purpose.

Vintage and Collectible

Released in 2007 and now discontinued, the TX1 is considered a niche collectible. While outdated by modern standards, it’s valued by retro tech enthusiasts for its innovative design and functionality at the time.