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Canon - PowerShot SX230HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.1 out of 5
4.1
(77 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 77 reviews
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Star
4
81%of customers recommend this product. 
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62 out of 77
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot SX230HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Lens gets dirty inside and ruins photos
on September 14, 2012
Posted by: DWC
from San Diego
I like this camera, but its photos are degrading over time because dust gets inside the lens and cannot be removed or cleaned, apparently without disassembling the camera. This is a basic design defect which is very sad, as the camera is otherwise very satisfactory. Why this was done by Canon is inexplicable. If this problem - which is huge - was eliminated, I would love the camera, but that is not current reality.
Cons: dirt inside lens cannot be cleaned
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Awesome Camera
on July 21, 2011
Posted by: Syclops
from New York
This is the best camera I ever had so far, its easy to use, it takes great photos and amazing video, specially (both functions) in low light scenarios like lounges or bars, that was one of the main reasons I get this camera and I'm completely satisfied. I'm extremely happy with my purchase, you wont regret.
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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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great Camera
on January 3, 2012
Posted by: Razz
from Pomona, CA
I did a lot of research looking for an above average point and shoot camera. I'm 16, so I take a lot of crazy in the moment need to pull out my camera type of pictures. I'm really happy with my choice. The camera takes awesome pictures 99% of the time and its video is pretty sick. Totally a steal for such a low price. So easy to use and takes the best pictures. I highly recommend.
Pros: picture quality, easy to use, features, camera layout, easy software
Cons: flash location
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Best Compact Camera Ever
on March 24, 2012
Posted by: Chris
from Connecticut
I purchased this camera shortly before an eleven day vacation trip to to Florida. While there I took about 450 pictures. The cameras light weight and small size made it very convenient for me to take it everywhere with me. Because of the cameras superior technical capabilities I found that I could take clear pictures of birds and animals at distances to great to be seen clearly with the naked eye. These pictures could then be enlarged and provided stunning photographs suitable for framing.
Pros: compact size, superior zoom, superior stabilazation
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Exactly what I wanted
on March 24, 2012
Posted by: BobR
from Inverness, FL
This is my third digital camera and I wanted a camera that took good indoor photos. This camera does a great job both indoors and outdoors. I am especially impressed by the indoor shots. There are many times it doesn't need a flash and I get remarkably sharp, clear, well lit indoor shots. My other camera was good up to about 5 foot then all you would see were red and green pixels. Excellent choice at a good price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Outstanding Camers
on April 14, 2012
Posted by: owenscasper
from Casper, WY
A truly amazing camera that is frankly smarter than the user. Received as a gift and has replaced a Powershot A80. I thought that I would miss the movable display but so far not an issue.
The battery life could be longer so I suggest getting a spare.
Pros: features, intellegent shooting modes, easy mode for my spouse
Cons: limited battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Worth Every Penny
on October 23, 2012
Posted by: Da Dude!
from Chicago
I bought this camera as a travel camera for my personal and work activities. I also own a T1i SLR
This camera I feel is great for taking photos of people/family on vacation. It has enough flexible settings for you to make any adjustments to the image if needed. Auto mode is essentlial great for the novice user. The camera takes excellent pictures even in low light conditions (not for night photography without the flash).
The pictures I have taken in outdoor night settings with a flash are very good. I even used it for a cave exploration outing where low light was everywhere. The camera has suited me very well. People around me are very surpirsed at the quality of the pictures this camera takes.
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
Cons: sometimes a delay in taking photo in auto mode
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Beautiful camera!
on September 8, 2011
Posted by: Happy Camper
from New Jersey
I just replaced my old Canon, which I loved, but finally bit the dust after 5 years and 1000s of pics. Did lots of research, finally settled on this one. Very happy with it! Easy to use, and takes awesome pics. Especially like the zoom. One complaint is that the flash pops up right where you want to keep your finger....but I guess i just need to retrain myself. I wouldn't trade the camera.
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
Cons: flash location but it's not too bad
I would recommend this to a friend!
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