Review By: bhavani Review Date: 24 Nov 2009
If you are looking for a new point-and-shoot camera then look no further than the Canon Camera Powershot SX10 IS because this is one great camera. Canon has always been a leader in the digital camera market, and with the Powershot SX10 IS, this continues to be the case. Below you will find four features of this camera that I think will make you fall in love with it.
The first thing that stands out about this camera is the obvious 20X wide angle optical image stabilized zoom lens. The Canon Powershot SX10 IS falls into the category of super zoom cameras, meaning cameras that have an optical zoom of 10X or greater. With a 20X zoom lens, you can capture those awesome nature shots or just get those close up action shots of the kids during the soccer game. Either way, with the image stabilization, the shot will turn out crisp and clear, even at full zoom where the slightest movement would blur the image.
The second thing that stands out with this camera is its 10 megapixel resolution which puts it at the high end of resolution for cameras in its category. Why is this important? With higher resolution, you get a better quality image which allows for editing, cropping, and expanding of the image without losing the details or getting fuzzy. This allows you to take one area of the image and blow it up into a regular picture or expand the whole picture into a poster size without losing the details. Also, having higher resolution is important because digital camera technology is always improving like computer technology, so having high resolution to start with means the camera will not become outdated as quickly as if the resolution was only mid-range.
The third area of this camera that sets it apart is the image processor. The heart of any digital camera is the image processor and the Canon Powershot SX10 IS has the newest in the Canon line, the DIGIC4 processor which is faster and delivers more noise reduction than previous models making for a higher quality image. Some cool features that this processor allows is the face self-timer, intelligent contrast correction, automatic red-eye correction, high ISO auto settings, and MovieSnap capability.
The DIGIC4 processor has improved face and motion detection that allows for the face self-timer. Essentially, you set the camera up for that group shot, set the face self-timer, and then get set in the picture. The camera recognizes when a new face enters the picture and proceeds to take the picture. No more setting the timer, running and not making it before the picture gets taken.
Intelligent contrast correction is a feature whereby the processor recognizes abnormal contrast due to low light and automatically improves the brightness of images to compensate. No more wasted pictures or having to try and salvage dark pictures with Photoshop or other programs. The high ISO auto setting feature works in conjunction with the image stabilization feature to reduce the effects of camera shake to give crisp, clear images, even at the full zoom. The MovieSnap feature of the processor allows the photographer to snap still images while the camera is running in video mode making a movie, giving you the best of both worlds.
The fourth area of the Canon Powershot SX10 IS that you will love is the design of the camera and its impressive and versatile LCD screen. The camera is ergonomically designed so it feels very comfortable in your hand. It is light weight but with a sturdy feel. The controls on the camera are well placed and easy to use. The camera comes with a large, 2.5 inch LCD screen for seeing what you are taking and viewing your stored images or videos. The screen is high resolution giving a crisp, clear image and it has a night display feature which improves viewing in low light situations. The screen is also articulated and can move in all sorts of angles allowing you to take pictures in tight or awkward positions.
If you are in the market for a new point-and-shoot camera, you should seriously take a look at the Canon Powershot SX10 IS. In a highly competitive marketplace like digital cameras, Canon keeps itself at the forefront by making cameras like this that over deliver when it comes to capabilities and features.
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