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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 94
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews of Canon PowerShot SX20 IS from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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Summary: If you liked the Canon PowerShot SX10, that I reviewed earlier this year, then either you'll be more pleased or disappointed with the PowerShot SX20 IS, depending on how you look at things. The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS brings forward the same features ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: Don't be put off by the chromatic aberration and lens distortion as it was not obvious in many of our test shots, and overall opinion is that the PowerShot SX20 IS is a great camera. We recommend it to anyone who wants a large focal range and SLR-like ...
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cameralabs.com
Editors' rating: 86
Summary: Following our convention of using default factory and best quality JPEG settings to test cameras unless otherwise stated, the PowerShot SX20 IS was set Large Fine quality, Auto White Balance, Evaluative Metering and with 'My Colours' switched off (the ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Full body camera
Zoom lens reflex cameras (sometimes referred to as ZLRs, megazooms, ultrazooms, or bridge cameras) are designed to be an intermediate step between compact digital cameras and dSLRs. They are larger than compacts but offer more versatile manual controls and lens systems, including greater zoom capability. Unlike the typical digital SLR, they do not have interchangeable lenses, but filters and adapters can be used on many megazoom cameras. The sensor size in this type of digital camera is smaller than in a dSLR, which limits the range of ISO settings.
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Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
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Business user
Business owners often need to be able to create photos for Web or print ads, and get professional-looking results without hiring a pro. A digital camera with manual controls can be useful for getting the right shot.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | 7 megapixels or greater |
| Price | $400 to $700 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 36mm to 130mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or SD/HC |
| Photo file format | JPEG or TIFF |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, bracketing |
| Focus controls | Automatic, manual |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction, external flash compatibility |
| Software | Photo editor; collaborative image sharing |
| Multimedia | Voice recording, built-in speaker for audio playback |
| Cool features to look for | Support for digital security, Wi-Fi, text-capture mode, world clock |
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Serious amateur
Photographers who want to go beyond basic point-and-shoot digital cameras should look for more robust features, such as manual exposure modes, several different metering mode choices, and the ability to use accessories such as adapters, lenses or extra flashes. Higher resolutions will provide the ability for larger print sizes.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | 8 megapixels or greater. |
| Price | $400 and up |
| Lens type | Supports lens converters or interchangeable lenses or zoom with widest focal range possible |
| Storage media | High-capacity CompactFlash, Hitachi Microdrive, or SD/HC |
| Photo file format | JPEG, RAW |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, bracketing |
| Focus controls | Automatic with selectable focus points, manual |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, slow sync, hot shoe or contact for external flash |
| Software | Full-featured photo editor, software for PC-controlled capture |
| Multimedia | Voice annotation |
| Cool features to look for | Compatibility with existing 35mm-camera lenses and accessories, customizable user modes, dynamic histogram display, optical or mechanical image stabilization |
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Where to buy
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS:
$344.00 - $439.00
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