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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 15 April 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 16 March 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 12 February 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 27 January 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 23 January 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 25 December 2008 - |
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- 5 |
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- 14 December 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 20 November 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 18 November 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 17 November 2008 - |
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- 4 |
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 15 April 2009 |
“ This series of long zoom PowerShots has a faithful band of happy users, and it looks like it's 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 class. About the only notable problems are the bright chromatic aberration (which accompanies most extreme long zooms like this) and luminance noise at all ISO settings. Image quality is otherwise quite good, with good chroma (color) noise control even in incandescent light at ISO 800, likely thanks to the DIGIC 4 processor. The built-in Flash has good power for a long zoom digital camera, and the Canon SX10 has a flash hot shoe to allow use of Canon's excellent external flashes, like the new 430EX II. Printed results really tell the Canon SX10's story, with the camera's output capable of making high quality 13x19-inch prints with ease, and even ISO 1,600 shots make a decent 5x7. A relatively fast shutter lag result rounds out the story, and if you learn to prefocus, you can get a shutter lag of 0.08 second. Overall, you can't go wrong with the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, a great long zoom digital camera that's also capable of capturing video with stereo sound whenever the need strikes. Though we're a little disturbed by the luminance noise at ISO 80, it doesn't show up in prints until about 13x19 inches, and then only if you look closely. If you're a pixel peeper, you might be bothered, but if prints are your main unit of measure, you'll find the Canon SX10 IS a superb image-maker... ”
Imaging Resource's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 16 March 2009 |
“ 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 performance and superior image quality, and its excellent video capabilities are also very useful. However the lack of Raw mode, less-than-brilliant EVF and hefty price tag will put some people off... ”
WhatDigitalCamera's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 12 February 2009 |
“ we have continually been impressed by Canon with their popular "S" series line of super-zoom models, and the SX10 is no exception. This versatile digicam offers excellent image quality capabilities and speedy performance, along with a vast array of features that will help you capture better photos. With very few annoyances, I feel the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a worthy competitor in the super-zoom/prosumer category, and is sure to please those who are in the market for an affordable alternative to a dSLR system. At the time of this review, the SX10 offered an exceptional value, with a street price ranging from US $319.99 - $379.99... ”
Steves Digicams's rating: |
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- 0 |
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PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 27 January 2009 |
“ Buy this camera if:
- You're looking for a well-built, long-zoom digicam with good wide-angle coverage, plenty of user-adjustable controls and image stabilisation.
- You use the monitor for shot composition and enjoy shooting with the camera close to the subject, low to the ground or above your head. (The vari-angle LCD makes this easy.)
- You want manual flash adjustment plus a good range of flash settings (including first- and second-curtain synch), along with the ability to add an accessory flash unit.
- You'd enjoy shooting video clips with stereo sound.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You're looking for a pocketable camera. (The SX10 IS isn't.)
- You want to shoot raw files (the SX10 IS is restricted to JPEG capture).
- You require high-quality images in dim or contrasty lighting - and when shooting under incandescent lights.
- You want to shoot widescreen or high-definition video (the SX10 IS can't)... ”
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 23 January 2009 |
“ The PowerShot SX10 IS is an expensive and quite complex camera, and not really suited for the beginner, however in capable hands it is capable of producing excellent results, and has enough creative versatility to do so in a wide range of situations. Build quality, handling, performance and image quality are all up to Canon’s usual high standard... ”
TrustedReviews's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
LetsGoDigital 's conclusion / rating - 25 December 2008 |
“ The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS camera is a pleasant camera to work with in practice. And to be honest, it’s a camera with an entry level so low that I find this camera suitable for a very large group. And whether or not you are a truly inexperienced user, the camera offers efficient and simple automated solutions, which makes it extremely accessible. The menu too leaves nothing to desire when it comes to clarity. Now and then, a symbol might appear that is not familiar, however, the manual will help in that case... ”
LetsGoDigital's rating: |
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- 5 |
Complete review here
DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 14 December 2008 |
“ When a 12X or even 15X zoom lens just isn't enough, Canon offers their new PowerShot SX10 IS. It offers a whopping 20X zoom lens (with a really nice 28 - 560 mm range), along with a 10 Megapixel CCD, full manual controls, hot shoe, rotating LCD display, and VGA movie mode. Photo quality is generally very good, as long as you don't let the ISO wander too high (most notably in low light situations). Most of my complaints fit into the "well, it would be nice if it had..." category. I wish it had an HD movie mode, a larger LCD, and RAW support. But, taken as it comes, the PowerShot SX10 is a very good choice for those looking for a super zoom camera.
From a distance, the PowerShot SX10 IS doesn't look much different than its predecessor, the PowerShot S5. Get it in your hands and you'll find that the SX10 is a larger, heavier, and better built camera than the S5. It's made of a mix of plastic and metal, and feels pretty solid. It's easy to hold, though one must be careful not to block the AF-assist lamp with their left hand. At the heart of the SX10 is its F2.8-5.7, 28 - 560 mm zoom lens (that's 20X total zoom power). This lens lets you have your cake and eat it too: wide-angle and super telephoto. You'd have to buy several expensive D-SLR lenses to match what the SX10 is able to offer in a much smaller package. Inside the lens is Canon's effective optical image stabilization system, which reduces the risk of blurry photos, while also smoothing out your video recordings. On the back of the camera is a 2.5" LCD display that can flip out to the side and rotate 270 degrees. The screen is definitely on the small side these days, though it would be hard for Canon to shoehorn anything larger onto the camera (without making it even bigger than it already is). The LCD -- along with the SX10's electronic viewfinder -- is sharp, and has good outdoor and low light visibility. Like its predecessor, the PowerShot SX10 supports an external flash. However, it doesn't support conversion lenses or filters like the S5 that came before it... ”
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 20 November 2008 |
“ While Canon has trailed the competition for some time in lens size within the digital ultrazoom market segment, they're back in the game in a big way with the 20x zoom on the new SX10 IS. The camera offers good shutter and AF performance, good image color and quality, and a simple and easy to use movie capability for those who are so inclined. But it's that big lens that stretches from 28 to 560mm that takes the prize here.
The camera's continuous shooting rate of about 1.5 fps is compromised by a viewfinder/monitor that lags a bit and makes accurate panning to follow a moving subject an exercise in frustration. Flash recycle times are about par for the class, which is to say not overly quick, but Canon will be happy to sell you an external flash unit that should fix any recycle shortcomings should you so desire. And if you can manage to shoot without going above ISO 200 you can make big enlargements without worry of ISO noise possibly raining on your image parade. The SX10 IS isn't a perfect camera, but its blemishes are small and make it a worthy follow-on to the S5 IS and a real competitor for the other manufacturers in this market segment.... ”
DigitalCameraReview's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
Camera Labs 's conclusion / rating - 18 November 2008 |
“ Canon’s PowerShot SX10 IS is a great choice for anyone in the market for a super-zoom camera. It delivers a massive 20x range with quick AF and highly effective stabilisation, a fully articulated monitor, flash hotshoe, movies with stereo sound and full manual control. The only downsides are visible fringing in the corners, slow continuous shooting and the lack of RAW recording and HD video – coincidentally the same downsides as its predecessor.
Revealingly each of those downsides is addressed by its arch rival the Panasonic Lumix FZ28. It sports RAW, HD movies in the 720P format, some quick shooting options (albeit with a reduced buffer or at a lower resolution), and manages to avoid coloured fringing, whether down to superior optics, lower sensor blooming, or digital correction. It’s also comfortably lighter and cheaper.
But this doesn’t make the FZ28 the automatic choice. Once again the Canon sports a fully articulated screen, flash hotshoe, a slightly longer zoom range, stereo sound on movies and a heft which some may prefer – not to mention the convenience of AA batteries and arguably superior control ergonomics.
As mentioned above, there’s no clear winner between them, with the choice boiling down to which feature set best-suits your requirements, along with which model looks and feels best in your hands. There’s also the promise of Canon’s higher-end SX1 IS to weigh-up.
Should you ultimately decide on the Canon SX10 IS though, you won’t be disappointed. It delivers a compelling array of features for the money and easily comes Highly Recommended. Just compare it closely against the FZ28 and have a good think about the SX1 IS... ”
Camera Labs's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBlog 's conclusion / rating - 17 November 2008 |
“ A sturdy plastic brick of a camera, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS builds on its S5 predecessor chiefly with that bigger and better lens range, though ease of use has also been improved. What's been kept is the tilt-and-swivel LCD and dedicated record button for instant video clips – sensible, as both help this Canon stand out from the 'superzoom' crowd. As noted in the main body of our text, it misses out HD quality video and RAW stills shooting, but it's more comfortable to hold and handle than the more expensive but less well built Casio EX-FH20 which offers both missing features, and its zoom action is smoother than the rather stop-start manual operation of its 20x equivalent on the comparably chunky Olympus SP-570UZ. So it's horses for courses. The Canon SX10 IS then proves to be a solid and reliable option for both the uninitiated moving up to a bridge model for the first time, and those stepping down momentarily from a DSLR who are looking for a model as a back up, or perhaps to supplement their existing lens range, but in a more portable and user-friendly format. Though for a few pounds or dollars more, potential purchasers of a SX10 IS could opt for a beginner DSLR instead, and the reliance on a quartet of non-rechargeable AAs rather than rechargeable lithium-ion cell seems like penny pinching, this latest Canon feels like a lot of camera for the money... ”
PhotographyBlog's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
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