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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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151)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot SX130 IS 12.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
great replacement
on June 16, 2011
Posted by: Bob
from Omaha, Nebraska
I dropped and broke my A590 and needed to replace it with another smaller camera that I can carry with me with a belt camera case. The SX130 gave me a nice improvement to the 12.1 megapixels and a decent zoom. About the only feature missing that I would probably be using is the stitch photo. It allows me to use a variety of creative features. I use good quality rechargeable batteries which seem to the help the shorter battery life that some think is a detriment. I also like the larger 3.0" LCD.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great All Around Camera
on June 16, 2011
Posted by: Redfish
from Deltona, Florida
Have had several "pocket" cameras but this is by far the best all around one I've owned. Easy to use and the 12X feature is great for the grandkids activities. I thought the weight might be a negative but it's a plus as far as holding steady with good grip features. Have had success using indoors in normal light without flash. This was definitely a solid purchase.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, comfortable to hold steady
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Definitely buy this camera
on June 15, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
from Clayton, nC
This camera is easy to set up, and very easy to use. It take great pictures from a distance (i.e. baseball game) and close up (gymnastics camp). Excellent camera to have if you have family and activities around the kids.
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
So Impressed.. best pocket camera ever.
on June 14, 2011
Posted by: meldoug18
from Brandywine, Maryland
This camera has so many features, you can't even remember to use them all, I use it at a pool and the pictures are excellent, I love playing with the color swap feature, purple, red, yellow green water the colors are awesome. I already have people wanting one. Only down fall is the battery life but the great photos out weigh that problem.. Thanks canon you never let me down.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance, Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Needs Help with Video Focus
on June 11, 2011
Posted by: Rocky R
from Bremerton, WA
Overall good camera.
My "biggest" complaint is with the video focus. Tried mounting it on a tripod (stationary) - same blurred results. More noticeable when the camera is used indoors. Produces "better" videos when used outdoors.
I have owned several Canon cameras (all video capable). An older version of this camera (SX110) takes much better videos.
Battery life is not an issue as I have been using rechargeable NiMH batteries (I always carry a few). There is, however, a slight delay in getting the camera ready to take the next picture when the flash is used - same results whether I use fully charged batteries or not.
Pros: durable, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance, video focus out of whack
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Love my camera
on June 8, 2011
Posted by: KCMays
Love the camera; however, do not like the extremely short battery life.
Pros: excellent image quality, easy to use
Cons: extremely short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Awsome camera, except..
on June 4, 2011
Posted by: IdahoPhil63
from Idaho
This camera would be perfect except, you have to feed it batteries! No rechargable Lithium Ion for it!!!
Those rechargable AA's, yah they only last about 10-15 minutes if your useing the HD video recording. I found that the only batteries that last are the Energizer Ult. Lithium, which cost 10-15 bucks a pop! And they will get you an hour or so for the HD.
It could have been perfect.........
Those rechargable AA's, yah they only last about 10-15 minutes if your useing the HD video recording. I found that the only batteries that last are the Energizer Ult. Lithium, which cost 10-15 bucks a pop! And they will get you an hour or so for the HD.
It could have been perfect.........
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely Amazing Camera
on June 3, 2011
Posted by: genesis2010
from cheyenne, wy
I found using rechargables around the home proved to have short life in the camera, using the recommended type or lithium ensured long life and otherwise have no complaints. Amazing video quality, awesome pictures, and i love the 12x zoom. i dont need an SLR and this is the closest to best i think i can get while staying small.
LOVE the popup flash, i can keep it down if i want or up.
LOVE the popup flash, i can keep it down if i want or up.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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