The Canon PowerShot name conjures up images of the viral G7 X Mark III, or perhaps the new PowerShot V1 – but the very first PowerShot had less than 1MP and stored photos on PC cards. The Canon PowerShot 600 marked the beginning of an iconic compact camera line that now has nearly 30 years of history.
The PowerShot 600 isn’t the only unusual retro compact camera in Canon’s past. The PowerShot history spans more than 230 cameras, from high-end models to experimental oddities. As the 30th anniversary of the PowerShot approaches in July of 2026, I think these are some of the most iconic digital point-and-shoots that have shaped Canon’s history.
