Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD
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Product Description
With a 20x wide-angle zoom, the 12.1-megapixel PowerShot SX20 IS offers intelligent, versatile shooting power. Switch to Smart Auto mode for effortlessly great results, or shoot stunning HD movies.
Feature
- 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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CustomerReviews
An interesting mix of ups and downs
For a camera comprising nearly all desirable features in one package, this one filled the bill for me - stills, videos, external flash hot shoe, long lens, swivel display, little shutter delay, fast start up, anti-shake, AA batteries and more portable than a DSLR. Still pix so far are sharp and well exposed. I have not shot videos yet. My peeves: the lens cap comes off too easily and is not attached to the camera. That's a lost item waiting to happen. I know DSLRs don't attach them but they are not so easily dislodged. Going from viewing pix back to taking pix has to pass through a shut down step. Why? My DSLR doesn't force that choice. Maybe I need more training. These super zooms compromise pix quality with extra long lenses and high pixel counts. I'd rather have less lens and a larger sensor to improve quality but this S20 is better than its predecessors. Flash power: This one really needs an external flash to gain meaningful distance so thanks for the hot shoe. With the lens shade installed, any flash picture shot at the widest angle and with the pop-up flash gets that shade shadow "nose" in the bottom of the picture. It's a nuisance to remove the shade for indoors and replace it for outdoors. Just make a shade where the flash shadow doesn't happen or raise the flash a bit more. I know - use an external flash or avoid that setting. Those are undesirable, but apparently necessary compromises. Again, no such problems with my DSLR. Also the lens shade twists off way too easily. Some of buttons on the back are a bit close together for my fat thumb so I sometimes make commands I didn't want to make. More training. These are little issues for which there are some fixes and some learning that provide solutions. Overall the camera provides a one-box mix of all the most important camera features, especially when considering packing small for travel. It was a good choice for that reason alone. It's not as small as some but not bad for what it does. Ruggedness, longevity and reliability tests are to come.
Nice camera with one glaring issue
The camera is very easy to use, has lots of controls and is loaded with great features. I am pretty disappointed in the chomatic abberation issue this camera exibits however. Lots of purple and green fringing under certain conditions, this even with a UV filter in place. Other times the photos are impressive.
Pretty good camera if used properly
After careful consideration I decided to purchase the Powershot SX20IS based on reviews and feature set in comparison to the cost. I am very satisfied with my purchase. Most of my shots are pretty good, especially when using the program mode (which I use most of the time). The auto mode works fairly well but learning to use the many different modes of this camera (especially P, Tv, Av and Manual Modes) gives wonderful shots. I also love the zoom on this camera, and I have taken out some great photos as a result of it. In low light however, and maximum zoom, there may be some loss of sharpenss, but I think overall the quality is comparable to other point and shoots in the same class range, and even some lower end dDSLRs I've seen.
My main problems with the camera are the lens cap which keeps getting misplaced, and the fact that Canon did not include the "SuperFine" image quality setting which I believe would have given even better photos.
I can't wait for a version of CHDK for this camera with RAW capability and other features, which I believe would send my rating to a 5 star.
Heavy and bulky camera
I use this camera for work and did not purchase or pick it out myself. Comparing it to the Sony DSC-H10 that I have at home, I really don't like the Cannon. Here's why:
-The lens cap doesn't have a cord to connect it to the camera. You have to keep track of it or you'll lose it.
-The camera is really heavy. It takes 4 AA batteries and the batteries alone make the camera heavy. (My Sony is MUCH lighter with the one rechargeable battery.)
-The Duracell batteries that I use don't last very long. I use the large screen to take pictures and while I know this takes more battery juice than if I used the viewfinder, I feel like the battery life is really low. I don't even want to think about how much money I've spent in batteries this past year.
-It isn't a one button deal to over-ride the automatic flash. There are times when the flash doesn't go off and I want it to and it it's a several button process to get the flash to go.
-There is a fairly substantial delay in the time it takes between taking a picture and being able to take another one.
-With all Canon cameras you need to install software on your computer in order to view and download photos. Again, with a Sony, this isn't the case. This isn't a problem if you only download to one computer but if you want the ability to download to other people's computers, it's something to consider.
To sum up, it isn't a bad camera but the negatives outweigh the positives for me.
Canon SX20IS review
This is my second Canon digital camera. Main reason bought this one was for the vari-angle display screen and long telephoto. The camera met my expectations on both these items. I haven't had the camera long enough to truly judge photo quality but so far the photos I've taken have been great. My only complaint is not the camera itself, but the lack of a printed manual. The camera has so many features it is not economical or convenient to print out the 100+ page pdf manual (which is 8x10 size) and hardly convenient to look things up on the computer. The other complaint - is either use the lens cap or use the included lens hood -- but not both at same time. Also the need to purchase an adapter to install a proper UV filter or any other filter.. and if doing so, not being able to use the included hood! The camera itself is great and meets all my expectations for quality at this price point. It's strong suit is not portability -- it is versatility. The features this camera has for manual shooting are excellent for someone beyond point-and-shoot, but also suitable for someone who wants simple settings while learning about advanced settings. Another plus is using AA batteries. I have been amazed how long the included alkalines are lasting so far.
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