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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
Great Camera
on July 4, 2011
Posted by: JD
from Harrison, AR
I absolutely LOVE my SX30 it does everything I need. I also have a SLR and this camera beats it hands down for ease of use - not having to change lenses when a quick opportunity arises. I have taken some awesome photos of the moon and it shows every detail of the craters. For outdoor/nature photography - you can't beat it! It's light weight and easy to carry on hiking trips, in the boat, etc.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Quality camera at a great price
on July 1, 2011
Posted by: jamganz
from New York, NY
I am very happy with the quality of this camera. I like the ability to utilize manual settings with a point and shoot. This is a really nice feature in a camera at this price point. While the camera takes really great shots in settings with lots of light, it also is very good in low light situations. I like the ability to raise or lower the flash myself instead of the flash going off automatically in questionable lighting. I made decision to buy this camera at last minute and was a bit apprehensive of using a camera with manual settings but now find all the features fun to use. Just be sure to invest in some rechargeable batteries and you're all set. The only thing I wish it had is a viewfinder.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best and Easiest to use
on June 30, 2011
Posted by: Topeka Sportsman
from Auburn, Kansas
My wife and I recently purchased to Canon PowerShot SX130 IS camera to take with us on our 40th anniversary vacation to Cancun. Not being the best with technology, we were somewhat concerned. Much to our surprise this is the best and easiest camera to use that we have ever owned. I would highly recommend the camera to anyone needing an easy to use, yet professional quality camera. Let me assure you that if we ever need another, we won't hesitate to check out Canon products.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, good battery life with rechargeable batteries
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Love all the features
on June 30, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
This camera is perfect for me, a mom who just wants to take good pictures of her kids. All of the different features are fun to experiment with. After skimming the online manual and playing around with it, it was extremely easy to use. My favorite feature has to be the zoom. I can take beautiful close ups of my son in portrait mode with out being on top of him when he doesn't want his picture taken. I really haven't noticed a problem with the batteries as others have commented. I have the rechargeable Nimh batteries and they seem to last long enough. Looking forward to taking pictures of my newborn in just a few weeks!
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features for pcie
on June 28, 2011
Posted by: KF
from Salt Lake City
Loved this camera on our recent cruise. Great photo quality with with 12X optical zoom was fabulous for taking pictures from moving boats, buses, ferries, etc. I would highly recommend this camera. Have taken some video and the quality is very good. Thought the size would be a problem, but as a trade-off for the 12X optical zoom, the size is fine. Use NiMH AA batteries which give good life. Alkaline batteries work fine in a pinch.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
terrible battery life
on June 22, 2011
Posted by: LG
Great camera, just carry TONS of batteries! After 50 pictures or so, I have to replace the 2 xAA batteries. If not for this inefficiency, the camera would be 5 star. Pictures are great
Cons: Short battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect workhorse
on June 18, 2011
Posted by: techwriter
from Dallas, TX
I use my Canon to take photos to illustrate technical documents for power plants. On site the Canon is rugged, easy to use one-handed, and takes great photos in lousy lighting conditions. I especially appreciate that it runs on AA batteries - no matter how far out in the country I am, I can find batteries. I love my Canon.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Camera - But
on June 16, 2011
Posted by: RonRS
from Jersey
Great replacement for my older Canon Camera. Has all the controls in order to take great pictures. Learning curve has been a bit steep. My only real gripe is battery usage.
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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