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Canon - PowerShot SX130 IS 12.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4
(151 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 151 reviews
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Star
14
75%of customers recommend this product.
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114 out of
151)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot SX130 IS 12.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
Better in some respects than the SD3500
on November 23, 2010
Posted by: King
from The Villages, Fl
I own an SD3500 IS and the SX130 IS. The 3500 has the touch screen that helps you follow the subject and it is more pocketable. The SX130's, zoom factor and zoom during video make up for this. The picture quality is so much better. I was beginning to think that the Image Stabilizer was not working on the SD3500 because of so many blurry pictures. I realize now that since the SX130 is heavier and more substantial in size makes it easier to hold steadier. IMHO, it is the reason that the pictures are less blurry in this unit. I like the idea of using AA batteries. I don't have to commit to buying an extra set of proprietary batteries. The Apple rechargeable NiHD batteries last a long time in this camera. I also save the manual in PDF form on my computer and phone. This is much easier to use than a hard copy
Pros: zoom factor smooth zoom during video, image quality
Cons: too large for pocket, alkaline batteries die instantly
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Star Quality
on November 23, 2010
Posted by: Dad of Band Guy
from Greensboro, NC
This is my first venture into a "real" camera I have done the box camera and I can tell you that it is AMAZING I love the clear pictures as well as the HD video playback!! I will continue to buy Canon with my next camera.
Pros: excellent picture quality, great options in how to use the camera, very user friendly
Cons: battery life is poor esp. with flash and video, takes awhile to recharge flash
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Love This Camera!
on November 16, 2010
Posted by: MeSuzWhoYouz
from Northwest Florida
I've had this camera for a while now and have never had any issues with it. It takes clear, concise photographs that are very clean. I have been able to take those same photographs and have them professionally enlarged as big as 48x32" for framing. The quality of the enlarged photo was not compromised. The only complaint I have is with regards to the battery life when using the flash; it does seem to be quite short. Otherwise, I am very pleased with the performance of this camera and plan on getting another one for my daughter.
Pros: easy to use, great auto feature
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Quality images need not apply
on November 15, 2010
Posted by: shutterbug
from Missouri
With images shot on hi resolution & hi size, the images are grainy (at best) when viewed at 100%. The rapid shutter (burst mode) is slow between frames. I really thought that a Canon at this offered price would be better quality and I was very disappointed with this product based on previous Canon purchases.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Excellent Compact Digital Camera
on November 14, 2010
Posted by: BTN1100
from Cleveland, OH
This is a great compact digital camera that can act as a point and shoot for beginners or give more advanced photographers a great deal of creative control.
Takes excellent quality photos and the noise control is fantastic at ISO400 and below. ISO 800 is useable for sharing on the internet or making smaller prints.
I love the burst mode, though rated at about .9 per second, you can take as many shots as you want and the camera keeps up, there is no long lag as with many compact / point and shoot cameras as you wait for the buffer to continue writing.
You will want to use either lithium or NiMH rechargeable AA batteries as this camera will go through standard alkaline batteries quickly.
Pros: high quality images, fast write times in burst mode, nice noise reduction, excellent creative controls, good value
Cons: alkaline battery "hog"
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Good camera. Yes, it does come with a guide book..
on November 14, 2010
Posted by: Museum Educator
from Washington, DC
Used - out of the box - for the 1st time yesterday with nice results. Even without having time to read the guide book. And, yes, contrary to what other reviewers have said - THERE IS A GUIDE BOOK. It is on the accompanying disc.
Also, some have remarked about the poor battery life. The AA batteries do more than just turn on the camera and open the aperture. They also run programs. So, like your cell phone battery that drains more quickly the more apps you use, the camera battery drains more quickly based on what you are doing. That said, I took 157 photos yesterday with many instances where the camera was turned on long enough that it defaulted to shut itself down (as I had set it to), thereby draining faster. Even after the battery warning appeared on the screen I was able to take a dozen more photos....with the potential for more.
After uploading to my laptop I am very pleased with the quality. Shots were taken indoors, zoomed, in low light, outdoors on battlefields, in freezing conditions. All done intuitively - before reading the guide book.
If it holds up to the physical stresses I think this will be a good camera overall I do wish it had a metal body.
Pros: rather intuitive, good even for those who never read manuals
Cons: plastic body, would be nice if it came with screen protector(s)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
on November 11, 2010
Posted by: cancun
from Oklahoma City
just got this sx130 just to find out that it was made bad.
rmware Update (Version 1.0.1.0) fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and
video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality
set to high definition (1280x720 pixels).
rmware Update (Version 1.0.1.0) fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and
video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality
set to high definition (1280x720 pixels).
This phenomenon occurs gradually from the start of recording and becomes
more noticeable as the recording time gets longer.
more noticeable as the recording time gets longer.
* The longest HD movies this model can record at one time are approximately
10 minutes in length. This phenomenon occurs only when the image quality is set
to HD; it does not occur in other settings (640x480 pixels or 320x240 pixels). (THIS IS FROM CANON)
10 minutes in length. This phenomenon occurs only when the image quality is set
to HD; it does not occur in other settings (640x480 pixels or 320x240 pixels). (THIS IS FROM CANON)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
I Love it
on November 10, 2010
Posted by: Love
from Montreal Canada
Best camera we ever bought ! Superb pictures, even in the dark. We had a sony before and we don't regret getting rid of it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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