This camera can be considered a bridge camera when one intends to go for SLRs but maybe in the future as it is good enough for a newbie in the professional like photo taking arena. It has features almost similar to any SLR with ease of use of different functions that makes it convenient for the user even if the features are totally new to him.

The A1100IS is the best point and shoot camera one would find in the $100-200 price class. It can be considered a top product among all the low end cameras that Canon has produced so far and is a highly recommended product for beginners in the field of digital cameras.