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November 2008
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52 Reviews
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Users
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17 Reviews
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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.
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...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot SX10 is an advanced, super zoom camera. It has a wide angle, 20x optical zoom lens and an impressive set of controls, including manual exposure and focusing. It also has a custom mode, flip out and twist LCD screen, hot shoe and ima...
Abstract: Canons ultra-zoom range has looked a little outdated in recent months, but the PowerShot SX10 IS puts it right back on track. Its 10-megapixel sensor is in line with the competition and the 20x zoom matches the biggest currently available. The desi...
Multi Control Dial; no raw mode; soft at full zoom
The SX10 offers a slight resolution increase over the old PowerShot S5 IS and a massive jump from a 12x to a 20x zoom. This only brings it up to speed with rival superzooms like the Olympus SP-570, though, and the Canon is otherwise unremarkable excep...
Abstract: Long shot. Great picture quality and ergonomics complement the huge zoom. The Canons 20x zoom matches the Olympus SP-570 (and ) as the largest ever built into a digital camera. At 700g with four AA batteries inserted, its also the heaviest camera...
Excellent image quality, High zoom with great IS, Great video mode, Stereo audio recording, Tilt-N-Swivel screen
Heavy with 4 AA batteries, High image noise after ISO 400, Unoptimized night snapshot preset
ConclusionRs. 25,000 seems a bit too high for a non-DLSR digital camera, but considering that this is one camera that does it all, you do get your moneys worth. Excellent image quality, fast performance, and features that give you a major advantage in...
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Published: 2008-11-17, Author: Jose , review by: es.engadget.com
Abstract: Desde el Photography Blog nos llega el resultado de las primeras pruebas con la Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. Empiezan diciendo que tiene un "plástico robusto" y que es "un ladrillo de cámara". Parece que lo que más les gustó fueron los lentes "más grandes y m...
Abstract: Canon la tendencia de cámaras Megazoom con la PowerShot SX10 IS. El futuro nos dirá si este tipo de cámaras tienen o no futuro en el mercado. Por ahora, la combinación de un amplio zoom óptico, cuerpo compacto y estabilización de imagen son una potent...
