Is the Canon IXUS series about to be reborn?

Canon IXUS is a line of CCD point-and-shoot cameras popular in the early 2000s, known as the PowerShot series in the United States. Canon Rumors reports that Canon will release a compact camera next week. This product will not be a PowerShot G or PowerShot V series camera, but rather an upgrade to the IXUS series.

Sources suggest the new camera may be an upgrade to the IXUS285 HS, released in 2016. The IXUS 285 HS is a compact camera with a 12x zoom and a built-in flash, featuring an ultra-slim design and no flip-up screen or viewfinder.

The specific specifications of the successor to the IXUS 285 HS are currently unknown, but it is expected that the update will primarily utilize existing technology to achieve more attractive pricing and a more streamlined production process.