 "Great Second or third Camera for travel" | 2010-08-31 |
| - Reviewed By Kenneth A. Klomhaus from Chicago, Il |
| I must first say that except for a Fuji point and shoot, all my cameras are Canon so I may sound a bit like a Canon commercial but I really like this camera. I purchased this camera as an upgrade to my S5IS. I am planning a cruise and am always afraid to take my DSLR cameras and lenses with me for fear of loss or theft and because of weight restrictions on the plane. I used the S5IS on a trip to Bermuda and was thrilled with the results. I created a DVD slide presentation and even on a 50 in HDTV, the shots were fantastic. This camera produces even better pictures, 12 megapixels as apposed to 8 for the S5IS and a 20 times optical zoom as compared with 12 for S5IS. The SX20IS has better video, more features, and a much better zoom. I was amazed with the first shots I took and even when using the digital zoom, the noise was very tolerable and easily fixed with a good photo program. Using the digital zoom, I printed great 4 X 6 prints that were clear and sharp. I also have a Canon G10, a Canon T1i with an 18 -270 Tamaron lens, and a Canon XTI with a Sigma 18 - 200 lens. When I compared the quality of photos between the these cameras and the SX20IS the DSLR did win but not by that much. For the price, the SX20IS will be a great camera to take on a trip where space and weight are of a concern. I recommend this camera to anyone who wants an upper end quality point and shoot camera. |
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| "Fantastic Camera - with a few quirks" | 2010-08-26 |
| - Reviewed By kjs4usc |
Great Camera! But here's a word to the wise - DON'T FORMAT THE CARD after you've taken pictures! It deleted all of my pictures that I took for my 30th birthday party...I was SO upset. I did download a software that retrieved them, but still - the camera gave absolutely no warning before it deleted 130 pictures. I was in shock. It is also a heavy camera, be prepared for your arm to get sore while trying to shoot moving subjects.
Other than that - I've taken some incredible photos and I've had the camera less than a week. It's easy to use, and captures wildlife effortlessly. I've taken some gorgeous photos of hummingbirds, and they aren't easy to photograph.
You will love this camera! It's definitely worth the money. |
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 "Best among other brands" | 2010-08-22 |
| - Reviewed By John |
| This camera was the winner for a class of Digital photography, but you have to be dealing to much with the camera to get a good picture so no everyone can take a great picture with this one. Anyways all the features are great, I hope the add some from Nikon and from Kodak in the next release. |
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| "compared side by side with sx10" | 2010-08-21 |
| - Reviewed By Smboe222 |
I love this camera. I owned the sx10is, but recently sold it for this one, with its hd video capability. I feel it is important to immediately address the fine vs superfine imagery quality differance between the two cameras. The canon sx20 does not have a super fine mode, however, I have compared (with a tripod, and side by side) both cameras..set the the exact same settings...both 80 iso, no flash, outside in good lighting (and inside as well)..both on its regular auto mode, as well as its program mode, staying the same with the settings and focal lengths with each camera (vivid turned on for both its its program mode)
This is what I noticed: When simply taken in the normal auto mode, the canon sx20 seemed less vibrant in detail, as many others have complained about. It seemed a bit washed out. However when taken in the program mode, manual mode, scenic mode, apature priority mode, or any mode which will allow vivid color to be turned on, the sx20 pictures turned out in all my shots, with more contrast, greater color, and just all around better pictures..especially looking at the images at full image size. I was shocked. I looked at the file size to make sure I was looking at the right images, as the sx20 has more compression and is a smaller file. Sure enough though, the small file sizes of the sx20 looked extremly pleasing to the eye, and was more than comparable to the sx10. So I made my decision to sell my sx10 and keep the sx20 without regret. In addition to the excellent image quality, the camera has absolutly amazing hd video. This would be an amazing camera to have from the mountains of northern Spain, to the hillsides of France, to the rolling plains of Pennsylvania. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHSING THE SX20 OVER THE SX10, not only for its hd video, but for its stunning images displayed in vivid mode over the sx10. I hope to put it to good use in the days ahead.
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| "Great SLR Alternative" | 2010-08-19 |
| - Reviewed By zbanks547 |
| I love this camera as a cheaper alternative to a high quality SLR camera. The flip-out screen is quite large and very useful for angle shots. The zoom capabilities are amazing. the 20x zoom is great for far away shots. Whether close up or far away, the picture quality is quite good. 12.1 megapixels gives you the ability for very large picture sizes. The thing about this camera is that it's not as portable as a small point-and-shoot. That's something i don't mind, but it may hinder you, so it's something to think about. The HD video is GREAT. That's one of the things that sold me on the camera. I've used Canon's previous model of this camera, and the difference between the 640x480 and the 1280x720 video is amazing. One thing that's changed between models is the fact that you can't hear the zooming anymore while filming video. In the old model you could hear the mechanic of the camera zooming the lens in the sound of the video file. I haven't heard that yet on my camera. Over all it's a great camera of you're looking for a high-quality, SLR alternative camera and if you're not worried about lessened portability. |
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| "a great package for the money" | 2010-08-15 |
| - Reviewed By Cheryl B. Nicholas from NEWPORT NEWS, VA, US |
| I have been shooting pictures for about 10 years. I have gone through about that many digital cameras. I upgrade as often as once a year. I really want a Canon Rebel but had to settle for the Powershot SX20IS because of the money. I can't say that I am disappointed. This is an awesome camera! The ease of use is terrific and the end results are phenomenal. If you are looking for a great camera at a great price, this is the one. Canon has me forever! The Rebel is next! |
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