Canon today introduced the PowerShot S45, the successor of the award-winning PowerShot S40 and is aimed at the “advanced user who wants full photographic control in a compact digital camera.” The 4.0 megapixel PowerShot S45 features a 3x optical zoom lens and a compact, silver-toned aluminum exterior. The camera also includes Canon’s exclusive “DIGIC” Imaging Processor to help improve overall image quality, an enhanced Movie Mode that captures clips up to 3 minutes each with sound, and Direct Print capabilities. The PowerShot S45 is Mac and PC compatible and sells for US$649.