Canon has launched the PowerShot PX home surveillance camera in Europe and the UK. The portable cam carries a hefty €499.99 ($582). For that price, you get a powerful camera packing several high-end features. The PowerShot PX is capable of taking shots and recording videos in the home which can be viewed later.

The Canon PowerShot PX is a home surveillance camera to capture happy memories. It can automatically snap photos and videos using the built-in subject recognition feature. It can frame and select shots that can be viewed later.

Indeed the PowerShot PX bears semblance to a security camera and this could be confusing, as it is projected as a camera for family memories. The PowerShot PX will retail at €499.99 in Europe and £449.99 in the UK. The gadget is yet to be available in the United States, although it is expected that the global availability could be expanded subsequently.

The PowerShot PX has an 11.7MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. It can record 11MP photos in JPEG format, full HD (1920 x 1080) MP4 videos into its16GB microSD card. It also features a mechanical pan and tilt mechanism, making it possible for the camera to move 340 degrees from its left to the right and 110 degrees vertically in both directions.

The mechanical pan and tilt mechanism enable smart framing of photos which puts it in a different class from traditional security cams. With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity available, you can easily transfer photos and videos to your PC. With the use of the connected app, you can sort and select content. The PowerShot PX also has a voice control function that can be activated to capture a specific picture.

There is no mention of artificial intelligence capability for the subject recognition feature, which obviously limits the functionality of the new camera. The pricing seems on the high side although the device could appeal to some segments of the markets where it is already available.

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