Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD
Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD see short title
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An impressive 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer keeps you sharp and steady. Everything about the Canon Powershot SX120 IS Digital Camera is easy. The Smart AUTO feature makes every shot picture-perfect. There's even an Easy Mode that makes shooting super simple. So be sure to pick up the Canon Powershot SX120 IS Digital Camera today!
An impressive 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer keeps you sharp and steady. Everything about the Canon Powershot SX120 IS Digital Camera is easy. The Smart AUTO feature makes every shot picture-perfect. There's even an Easy Mode that makes shooting super simple. So be sure to pick up the Canon Powershot SX120 IS Digital Camera today! « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-23
A little history about me: I am by no means a professional, but I do know a little bit about cameras. I am used to 35mm cameras (you know, where you buy the camera body and lens seperate hehe) I have owned a Honeywell Pentax screwmount and an Asai Pentax bayonette mount.
I have owned a few other $600 digital cameras, all Kodaks, and even though they took some getting used to, I liked them and they did what I needed them to do.
I owned the Cannon Powershot SX120 camera for one day and then returned it and got my money back. I gave it quite a workout, enough to wear out the batteries that came with it. I didn't own it long enough to test out Lithium batteries or rechargeable batteries. It just wasn't what I needed or wanted in a camera.
PROS:
-- Decent picture quality
-- Decent pictures even on ISO 3200
-- Great macro features, even in dim light
-- Good Auto / Easy Mode
-- Lens cap built in
-- Light and portable (although that didn't matter to me, I'm used to having a heavy camera hanging from my neck by a strap. I know it matters to some)
CONS:
-- DOES NOT take good ACTION PICTURES IN ANY LIGHT! (I tried it with indoor light and then gave it the benefit of doubt by trying it in daylight... tried it on several different settings: Auto, Easy, Kids&Pets, Manual... nada, nothing.... it doesn't take good action pictures FULL STOP)
-- Manual control wheel felt flimsy
This camera is great for the casual picutre taker who doesn't need special features.
I have children and I love taking action shots, sports events, kids in mid motion etc, and this camera was definitely not what I needed in this departement. Granted, I also love taking macro shots, which this camera IS good for.
In short, I decided to wait until I could save up enough money to get a better camera for what I needed instead of settling for this one.
Hope this helps... and if I think of anything else I will definitely post an update.
Cindy, Macon GA
User: Lucinda R. Renfroe
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Summary: Good if your target isn't moving
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-11-20
I have owned my share of digital cameras including a 3 MP Nikon Coolpix that I bought back in 2001 for way too much money. I also own a Pentax dSLR but everyone needs a "compact" camera. I am a big fan of Canon Powershots but after my recent trip to the US OPEN, was craving a slighly larger camera with much larger Zoom capability. I was debating between this one and the New Fuji 72EXR. One of my travel mates owns the SX110IS and raved about it and I loved the photo quality of her pictures so I was leaning towards the Canon. Plus, there's something about to be said about Canon "color"...Fuji color (I owned the Fuji F30), in general, is definitely "cooler". And I personally found the dials and menus on the New Fuji a tad too complicated. So on my recent trip to Best Buy, I picked up the Canon SX120IS after much deliberation. I can't say that I regret my purchase as the photo quality is amazing but there are definitely some drawbacks you need to be aware of.
First, I found out during my daughter's Girls Scout ceremony, which was held in the gymnasium of her school, that the FLASH RECYCLE TIME can be very long...it took about 4-6 seconds between photos. Granted, it was in the gymnasium but I wasn't expect it to take THAT long between Flash pictures. After all, it is a 2009 model right? I will post a picture later that is supposed to show them holding up signs to spell D-A-I-S-Y but instead shows them putting down the cards as I missed the shot. I read somewhere that the use of 2 "AA"s (vs lithium batteries) is what causes the longer flash recycle times. I do wish that it came with Lithium batteries which leads me to next criticism. Second, the batteries do not last nearly long enough. I got the camera on Wednesday and by Friday, it was flashing the Low battery sign. Granted, I had several events in between but my old Canon Powershot would have easily lasted another couple of weeks. Third, the battery case feels flimsy and unfortunately, the SD card slot is located next to the battery so I end up opening it more than I would like. I would plug it to my PC using an USB plug but again, it would drain the battery. Fourth, the strap it comes with is way too flimsy for the camera. It looks like the same strap they use on their tiny SD30 cameras. I ended up ordering a sturdier leather strap from Gordy's camera straps. So far, these are my four drawbacks with #1 and #2 being the major ones. I can live with complaints # 3 and #4.
If you have read up to this point you might ask "Why are you keeping the camera then?" I am not 100% sure that I am. If I get too frustrated by the flash recycle times and poor battery life, I might just have to return it. But for now, I want to try to work within its limiations for two reasons: Great Image Quality and 10x Zoom. I don't need HD video (it doesn't have it) or super-slim factor but I do require Great Image Quality and wanted the extra Zoom. As for the flash recycle times, in most cases, it's much faster than it was in the gymnasium. And I do have a battery charger + rechargeables I will dust off and try. I will update this review if I decide to either return it or have learned to LOVE IT despite its limitations. If you do buy this camera, definitely invest in a screen protector.
User: mom2sarah...
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Summary: I will keep it BUT has some definite flaws to keep in mind....
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-20
This is a great camera. The picture quality is so much better than our last camera. We are really happy with it.
User: I Believe
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Summary: Great!
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-17
I bought this camera because of the optical 10x zoom and image stabilization. My previous experience with Canon PowerShot cameras has been very good. The picture environment selections (Auto, night, portrait, and so on) are excellent, especially the indoor lighting modes. The video mode is especially good, and much improved over my previous PowerShot.
I've noticed that I do a little less photo fixing in Adobe Photoshop Elements as the images are clearer and the color seems to be better.
I was a little concerned about the lack of an optical viewfinder, but the LCD screen has so far been very good, even in bright daylight.
User: Tom DTee
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Summary: Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-13
Took 40-50 pictures with different options(auto manual easy use etc)
I especially loved quality of manual mode...If u r looking for something pro, it is not your camera guys...
User: $review.reviewer.Names
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Summary: Perfect for daily use
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Product Details
- High-powered 10x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
- 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD; Smart AUTO detects and analyzes faces, brightness, colors, distance, and movement
- Easy Mode takes all the guesswork out of the equation by determining the right shooting mode
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 10-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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