Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD Reviews
Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD Reviews
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Canon PowerShot SX20 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera is an automatic point-&-shoot for those aiming for the best shots possible. With the classically stylish Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more. With a (35mm equivalent) focal length the 20x zoom lens spans from a 28mm wide-angle to 560mm telephoto. That just about covers any visual perspective you might need. This camera takes great stills and HD quality movies. Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up Effective Pixels - Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Type - 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Lens - Canon 20x optical zoom with Focal Length - 5.0 (W) - 100 (T) mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm equivalent - 28-560mm) LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch TFT color Vari-Angle LCD with wide viewing angle Shutter Speed - 15-1/3,200 sec. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Control Method - Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene, Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card File Format - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie - MOV (Image - H.264; Audio - Linear PCM (Monaural)) Still Image - Up to 4,000 x 3,000 (Large); Movi
Technical Details
- High-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer- Capture 720p HD movies with stereo sound; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
- 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD; improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 12.1-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
- Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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By J. Seelye (Michigan)
This camera will do everything without carrying a big bag of extra parts. The video is 720p resolution and when played back on a good TV it is as good as it gets. The video focus works great and being able to zoom while shooting makes all the difference. The stills are prefect--great lighting, color and focus. I would like a higher resolution view finder--the one on this camera is a bit fuzzy to my eye. I guess I could learn to use the lcd display, but I still like the view finder for composing my pictures. I really like my new camera.
By Thomas D. Arganbright (United States)
This is my first quality digital camera and it far exceeds my expectations. I am a novice user but I have been getting exceptional photos using the SX20IS camera. I have been taking pictures mainly of an outdoor nature, flowers, gardens and the like. The pictures have not been saturated with too much green or overloaded with hues. The zoom comes in very handy in outside shots.
I have just printed out the best pictures I have ever taken with true accurate colors and exceptional detail.
I have not tried the video function yet. That is still to come.
I have taken countless pictures with my EOS Rebel 35MM camera but the PowerShot is by far the lightest, fastest easiest one to use. This is a sturdy, well made camera which is laid out very well. The right buttons are where they should be.
An excellent choice for a beginner, novice, or a seasoned pro.
By Douglas G. Haring
Highlight areas all over exposed. Sub par color saturation/balance and contrast lead to flat looking images in what should be great lighting situations. Disappointed -bought and returned.
By Grad Rosenbaum
I tried this camera and the Powershot SX1 IS. The SX20 picture quality is noticably inferior- as is the video quality. I called Canon and they explained that the CMOS sensor in the SX1 IS is the primary driver as to why the picture quality is better and it's the reason why the camera is more expensive. I'm sticking with the SX1 IS despite the higher cost- it's worth it
By H. Borja (USA)
I just traded in my Kodak V550 to get serious about learning how to take great photos, and I am so glad I did. I did a lot of research to try and find a camera that I could learn from and still took great photos, and the SX20 IS was the winner, even though I really wanted a DSLR. I made a great choice! I'm still getting the hang of the camera, but have turned out so many great photos that I could NEVER get with my Kodak. The HD video is a great feature to have with my growing toddler and my desire to capture her precious moments. The weight is fine for me and doesn't affect my rating for it's portability. I'll be travelling soon, and I am so glad that I chose this over the DSLR because of well portability! Can't wait to learn how to use this camera at its FULL potential!
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