LAS VEGAS—You can set your watch by Canon and CES. The company has traditionally used the show to announce new compact PowerShot cameras and Vixia camcorders, saving SLRs and other more formidable models for other events. 2016 is no different, even though you may wonder who's buying standalone point-and-shoot cameras or traditional camcorders.

There are five new PowerShots this year, all positioned at the lower end of the price spectrum. The Elph 180 is the company's newest budget shooter, priced at just $119.99. It features a 20-megapixel CCD image sensor, an 8x zoom lens that covers a 28-224mm (full-frame equivalent) field of view, and a purely digital image stabilization system. There are no bells and whistles—the camera omits Wi-Fi, and the CCD sensor means that video tops out at 720p at a fixed 25fps frame rate. The rear LCD is also pretty basic, 2.7 inches in size with a low 230k-dot resolution. It's the Elph for those who don't want to spend a lot of money, and don't mind missing out on features. It will be available in multiple colors red and silver, and is expected to ship in February.

If you want to spend a bit more you can upgrade to the Elph 190 IS. It has a wider and longer 10x optical zoom (24-240mm), which is optically stabilized, and includes built-in Wi-Fi. The rear LCD is the same, as is the image sensor is the same, so while the 20-megapixel still resolution is probably more than a camera of this type should offer, video tops out at 720p25. It's going to go on sale in February for $159.99. Color options include black, blue, and red.

Also part of Canon's compact PowerShot line, the Elph 360 HS offers some compelling reasons to spend $209.99 on a compact. Its 20-megapixel CMOS image sensor can shoot at a higher ISO sensitivity than a comparable CCD, for better versatility in low light. And the Digic image processor that powers it supports 1080p video at up to 30fps. The rear LCD is a bit larger and clearer—it's a 3-inch panel with a 460k-dot resolution. The optically stabilized 12x zoom lens also gets you a bit more reach than the other models; it covers a 25-300mm field of view. The 360 HS can be yours in purple or silver when it goes on sale in February.

If you're in want of a longer zoom range on a budget, the PowerShot SX420 IS is joining the Canon family, also in February. It's a slim camera, capable of sliding into a handbag or suit jacket, with a 42x optically stabilized lens. It covers a 24-1,008mm field of view, capable of capturing wide-angles and distant subjects. It includes Wi-Fi and NFC, but doesn't offer great video specs—its 20-megapixel CCD sensor is limited to 720p25 video capture. There's no EVF, and the 3-inch rear LCD offers a modest 230k-dot resolution The SX420 IS is also coming in February. It's priced at $299.99 and will be available in black or red.

The last of the PowerShots is a CMOS model, the 20-megapixel SX540 HS. Its stabilized lens covers an incredible 24-1,200mm range, a 50x zoom ratio. Its Digic 6 processor supports 1080p60 video capture. There's no EVF—a feature that's not unheard of in a 50x zoom model—but there is a 3-inch, 460k-dot LCD for framing shots. The SX540 HS is going on sale a bit later than the others, in March, for $399.99. It's only available in one color: black.

Joining the still cameras are a new slate of Vixia camcorders. The HF G40 is an update to the HF G30. Its specs are largely the same, but a new sensor promises to improve noise by about 3dB—the equivalent to one stop in photographic terms. It's priced at $1,299 and will go on sale this month.

Also shipping in January are new models in the R series. The HF R70, R72, and R700 share the same design, image sensor, and lens as models released last year. They differ among themselves in the amount of internal memory—the R72 has 32GB, the R70 16GB, and the R700 has none. (Each has an SD slot, of course.) Canon states that the LCD screens on the new models are brighter and more evenly lit, for better visibility outdoors. The touch-screen interface has also been revamped for more intuitive operation. The R72 is priced at $449, with the R70 available for $399 and the R700 for $299.

Finally, there's a new portable photo printer on its way. The Selphy CP1200 has built-in Wi-Fi and can make 4-by-6-inch color prints with the same materials used by previous Selphy models. It includes an AC adapter for power, but an optional battery is available that can print 54 photos per charge. The Selphy will sell in a black or white finish. An on-sale date hasn't been announced, but the price has: $105.99.