Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Canon Powershot SX10 IS and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon Powershot SX10 IS.
November 2008
(83%)
52 Reviews
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Users
(89%)
17 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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TestSeek's Expert Reviews Summary
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On a first glance, the Can9on Powershot SX10 IS appears as a complex or sophisticated piece of equipment. With a 20x optical zoom, a 10 megapixel sensor, and a 2.5 inch flipout LCD twirl screen, it is a perfect choice for most photographers. It has an AA battery system, stereo quality sound for movies and an expressive screen. The SX10 IS gives a much wider and lengthier shot with a 28-560mm range installed. It also has a DIGIC 4 processor with a H.246 codec for video storage.
The camera also consists of a face-recognition software with an extra self-timer option which makes use of the face-detection while focusing is done. Shadowy images can be recreated using an enhanced i-Contrast feature which is enabled in the SX10 IS. The shutter-lag is very slight, with a receptive zoom system; and saving high resolution images takes below one second.
The editors liked
DSLR style handling and structure
User friendly interface
Easy to use manual controlling system
20x optical zoom capability
Fast and silent USM motors.
The editors didn't like
Poor battery life
Bulkier than others in its range
Not very compact
Lack of HD movies.
TestSeek's Conclusion
The Canon Powershot SX10 IS is not equipped to handle a through professional shooting set. It does not have an imager capable of high contrast issues, which leads to blowouts very often. It can be concluded that this is a camera purely for amateurs, and for those who do not feel that image resolution is the only thing that matters.
Abstract: Looking for the perfect DSLR camera to grow with your digital photography skills? Want to boost your digital imagery skills to new levels? Is your budget still a major factor in your choice of DSLR camera? Then the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS DSLR camera ...
What sets this camera apart from others is that it takes excellent pictures at a reasonable price. The camera is fairly compact, which is great for the on-the-go hobbyist or beginner professional. It also works as a nice backup camera if your primary m...
Wide to very long telephoto zoom, Loaded with advanced, easy-to-use features, Efficient control layout, Easy access to settings, Optically image-stabilized lens, Dedicated hot shoe for external flash, Extensive fine-tuning options, including skin tones...
Luminance noise visible at all ISO settings, Noise suppression in shadows softens details, High chromatic aberration at both ends of the zoom, Control dial doesnt always work, Still no RAW mode, High barrel distortion at wide-angle, Uneven flash cover...
This series of long zoom PowerShots has a faithful band of happy users, and it looks like its safe for that trend to continue. Though the lens focal length has nearly doubled to 20x, optical quality remains solid, with unusually sharp corners for its ...
The Canon PowerShot SX10 is Canon’s ‘other’ ultra-zoom camera with a more traditional 10 megapixel CCD sensor (versus CMOS). In many other aspects, the PowerShot SX1 and SX10 have a lot in common: a huge 20X zoom lens with optical image...
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Published: 2009-03-23, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Speedy performance with solid battery life; articulating LCD; comfortable shooting design; can zoom during movie capture.
No HD movie capture or raw support; a few annoying design quirks; frustratingly narrow lens aperture at maximum zoom.
A nice evolution of the megazoom, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS delivers some improvements over its predecessor and provides an attractive option for megazoom shooters.
The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a supremely versatile camera that offers a wealth of useful features. Although its complex controls may be a bit of a handful for inexperienced users, keen photographers will appreciate its creative options, fast perform...
Abstract: CANON ANNOUNCES THE POWERSHOT SX10 IS DIGITAL CAMERA PowerShot SX10 IS Offers the Zooming Power of a Digital SLR in a Compact Camera LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced the expansio...
Abstract: Canon continues the trend of the Megazoom cameras with the PowerShot SX10 IS. The future will tell whether or not this is an ongoing process. For now, the combination is a whole lot of optical zoom, compact housing and stabilization, a strong combinati...
Overall, the Canon PowerShot SX10 should appeal to plenty of enthusiasts for its reliable, high-quality performance and its laudable ability to mimic a video camera with its swivel screen, not to mention its advanced controls. This is a very competent...
