Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS.
October 2009
(74%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
105 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
74010030
The editors liked
Good/faithful image quality
Big LCD
Good performance timings
Full manual control
Fast lens for its class
Exceptional image processing
Good heft
Uses AA batteries
10x zoom
Optical image stabilization
Bright AF-assist lamp
Full complement of auto and manual exposure modes
Starter SD card included
DIGIC 4 processor helps with noise suppression and AF speed
Smart Auto
I-Contrast...
Wide range of exposure modes
10X optical zoom
Easy to use
Best-in-class photo quality
Manual and semimanual controls.
10X optical zoom.
Good low light performance
Uses broadly available AA batteries
Integral lens cover
Full Manual control over exposures.
The editors didn't like
Chromatic Aberrations/Purple Fringing
Same design as last year's model
ISO performance not up to snuff with other current models
Have to use the CDROM to read the advanced manual
Zoom is slow to start
Moves slowly
Wide end is only 36mm equivalent
No optical viewfinder
Movie mode only records VGA
No HD
No optical zoom during movies
No HDMI out for stills
Alkalines only get 130 shots (we recommend NiMH rechargeables)
Compact size with a 10x zoom, very good low-light performance, reasonable video mode, f/2.8 lens
Build quality could be better, noticeable chromatic aberration
Despite its relatively small size, the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS digital cameras includes a 10x zoom lens and is the perfect choice for anyone who seeking a versatile camera to encompass a variety situations — such as a sight-seeing trip or a fri...
Abstract: Canons PowerShot SX120 IS hits the market as the third in a series of affordable digicams with 10x optical zoom lenses and P, A, S and M shooting controls that began in 2007 with the release of the SX100 IS. Each update has involved a minor increase i...
Despite its bulkier build and lack of HD video, the SX120 IS is a versatile camera that appeals to all levels and gives impressive results with its 10x optical zoom ...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot SX120 IS is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens. It has a fairly compact body size. The Powershot SX120 IS includes manual exposure controls, a 3 inch LCD screen and image stabilisation. The manual exposure co...
Easy to use; best-in-class photo quality; manual and semi-manual controls
Fewer features, slower performance and bulkier design than rivals
Canon's PowerShot SX120 IS pocket superzoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality. Whether it's worth buying or not depends on the importance you attach to getting best-in-class photos ...
Overall, we think the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is a very good value camera for anyone who wants something small and compact, yet a camera capable of taking good shots in most scenarios. It provides good range with its 10x optical zoom, and it's also p...
Definitely a must have for frequent vacationists.Rating: 4.0/5.0Award: PC Magazine Editors’ Choice AwardPrice: $271Distributor: National StoresPhone: +971 4 3399171Website: www.canon-me.com...
10x optical zoom; 10-megapixels; handy face detection and optical image stabilisation features.
umer compact camera
To some it may seem like the Canon got a little confused with designing the Powershot SX120 IS but that's not the case. It really is an attractive camera for its range of features and price. It is still a compact digital camera but with the feel of th...
