The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera feature set has been enhanced to provide even greater zooming power and creative control. The Canon SX10 IS the ideal choice for everybody.
The SX10 IS features a deeply sculptured handgrip style body and contoured back that is small enough so the little finger of my right hand has no place to go but curl under the body, resulting in a firm and solid one-handed grip. The SX10 IS looks and feels like a downsized DSLR, measuring out at 4.88 by 3.48 by 3.42 inches and weighing about 24 ounces in shooting configuration (batteries, memory card and lens hood installed).
The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera boasts an impressive wide 20x zoom lens allowing you to get close to the action. Canon’s superior Optical Image Stabilizer ensures that you get crisp shots even at such a high zoom range. With full manual control and a 2.5″ vari-angle screen in an ergonomic design, the Canon SX10 IS lets you get creative and explore your photography.
The 2.5-inch LCD screen of the Canon Powershot SX10 IS can flip and rotate, much like a screen you would find on a camcorder. Clearly, Canon’s designers have taken the time to get the aesthetics of this camera right. It’s moulded in such a way as to fit as snugly in one hand, excellent news for one-handed shooters.
The PowerShot SX10 IS is equipped with many of the same features as a higher-end camera: an ultra-powerful zoom, eye-popping resolution and advanced picture-improving technology. 10.0 megapixels of resolution give your photography incomparable depth and ensure that any section of any shot can be enlarged and cropped with no loss in quality when you edit the image and even in large printout. It creates crisp, clear 13″ x 19″ posters.
It features a DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The camera can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.
The 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera’s menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. It also has an electronic viewfinder that provides sharp images when you shoot close-up with Super Macro shooting mode.
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PhotoReview.au writes:
“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….”
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LetsGoDigital writes:
“The camera does prove itself and delivers sharp pictures with natural colors, all of which with extensive users ease. The dynamic range is of an excellent level and delivers pictures that also show a lot of detail even in full contrast situations.”
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ComputerActive writes:
“Low-light images up to ISO1600 were noise free, enough for us to wonder why Canon didn’t aim higher in terms of sensitivity… Ultimately the SX10’s a good value all-rounder for those who don’t feel they need a camera with interchangeable lenses.”
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DCRP writes:
“All things considered, the PowerShot SX10 is a very good super zoom camera, and a worthy successor to the PowerShot S5. Sure, it could do a few things better, but even so, the PowerShot SX10 is one of the best big zoom cameras you can find.”
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InfoSync writes:
“Pros: Rugged construction, 20x optical zoom, DSLR-like handling and design. Great interface and manual controls. Cons: Limited dynamic range, leading to contrast issues. AA battery system with mediocre battery life. Bulky for beginners on the go. “
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DCR writes:
“Pros: Good image and color quality, Good shutter and AF performance, Easy to use movie mode, Good build quality, Manual controls. Cons: Noise at ISO 400 and above can impact image quality on some enlarged shots, Telephoto end of lens is slower than competition, Auto WB can’t handle incandescent light.”
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PhotographyBlog writes:
“the SX10 IS opted for ISO 200 and delivered a sharp noise free image. Results continue commendably up to ISO 800, which is the first instance of noise visibly intruding, though not at ruinous levels.”
Rating: ★★★★☆
GoodGearGuide writes:
“Another impressive entry into the mega-zoom market, Canon’s PowerShot SX10 IS captures good if not incredible snaps and offers a huge wide-angle zoom lens along with manual features. It’s a compelling option for more experienced users.”
Rating: ★★★★☆
CameraLabs writes:
“Should you ultimately decide on the camera 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.”
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ImagingResource writes:
“Though we’re a little disturbed by the luminance noise at ISO 80, it doesn’t show up in prints until about 13×19 inches, and then only if you look closely… if prints are your main unit of measure, you’ll find the camera a superb image-maker. It’s an easy Dave’s Pick”
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CNET writes:
“The bottom line: A nice evolution of the megazoom, the camera delivers some improvements over its predecessor and provides an attractive option for megazoom shooters.”
Rating: ★★★½☆
WDC writes:
“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.”
Rating: ★★★★½
Steve’sDigicams writes:
“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.”
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TrustedReviews writes:
“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. “
Rating: ★★★★☆
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Specifications:
Audio
Built-in microphone: Yes
Battery
Battery type(s): Lithium ion
Battery Charger: AC Adapter
Camera
Optical sensor: CCD
Megapixels: 10 megapixels
Light sensitivity: Auto ISO, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
White balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Digital zoom: 4 x
Optical zoom: 20 x
Focal length: 5.0 (W) – 100.0 (T) mm
Connectivity
PC Connection: USB
General
Camera Type: Digital compact
Dimensions (H x W x D): 86.9 x 124 x 88.3 mm
Weight: 560 g
Still images
Still image format: JPEG
Still image resolution (max): 3648 x 2736 pixels
Storage
Storage type(s): MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity
Internal memory: MB
Video
Video capture format(s): MPEG-4
Video capture resolution(s): 640 x 480 pixels
Video capture speed: 30 fps
