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Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(201 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 201 reviews
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Star
9
83%of customers recommend this product.
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166 out of
201)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
2
TooMuchSizzleNoMeat
on November 9, 2009
Posted by: TooMuchSizzleNoMeat
from Plattsburgh, NY
We have been using our A80 (older 4 MP camera) and have been trying to find a decent replacement/upgrade. Unfortunately, most pocket cameras today don't have a sports feature. This is a much more valuble and practical feature than "fireworks" for example....
We bought this camera based on some reviews on this site. Unfortunately, this camera didn't do it for us. It takes forever to regenerate the flash, and does not capture any movement clearly. If you want to get ghost images with streaks, this is for you. If you shoot anything that may move, this is not the camera for you.
We have two young children (3 & 5 yrs) and like to take "action" shots of them, shots that they don't know we are taking. We may snap a picture while they are coloring, playing with toys, etc. This past weekend, I brought the SX120 IS to my sons (5 yrs) final soccer game and tried to take some shots, 90% were blurry, it took on average 5 seconds to focus, flash took on average 5-10 seconds to regenerate. I was only able to get a group shot - and that came out iffy. Shots of the team on the side lines waiting for a shift, etc. were blurry. After seeing this, I didn't even try to take shots of them on the field. Batteries were new, tried all camera settings....
Our A80 is absolutely great. The LCD is on the small side and 4MP is low to today's standards but we are really struggling to find an upgrade.
Thanks,
TooMuchSizzleNoMeat
TooMuchSizzleNoMeat
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Missing features/settings, can't capture movement, flash takes too long, responds too slowly
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
1
Not what I expected from Canon
on February 19, 2010
Posted by: Photoguru
from Chicago, IL
I was excited with Zoom range and features, but very disappointed in image quality. Right out of the box the images were not nearly as clear as images from my old 2.0MP PowerShot A40. I read the online manual and adjusted some settings as recommended, but still had poor image quality. I was also surprized to find that the flash had to be flipped up manually which is a huge hinderance especially when trying to take photos of children, nature or other quickly changing subjects. I own several Canon digital and EOS film cameras (A40, A70, S10, Elan 7e & EOS 3) and have always been extremely satisfied with the quality, but this SX120is was very disappointing and I returned it after 2 weeks.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu
Cons: Missing features/settings, Poor image quality, manual flash
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent camera
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: Kandy
I was using this camera for last one week. I was searching for a camera with good optical zoom and i found this model suits for my requirement. Its a very nice camera with simple control menu. So far i love it.
one more thing i would like to add is the clarity of the photos and battey life.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
3
Not for sports
on October 22, 2009
Posted by: soyouknow
from Grand Rapids, MI
I loved the camera at first, takes great still pictures. I took it to a basketball game the first night i had it and then a football game the second night. The photos were not at all what I hoped. There is no sports setting on the camera, and the photos were almost all blurry. I tried almost every other setting to see if any would help. In many one player would be clear and the rest were blurry. It was frustrating in trying to capture pictures you only have a fraction of a second to get. I'm thinking of exchanging it for a better camera for sports photography, but i love the size, the screen and the still photos, just can't count on movement.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Poor image quality, Poor Low-Light Performance, Short battery life, couldnt capture movement, no sports photos
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for all levels
on June 9, 2010
Posted by: Liz
from Boston
Whether its for family moments or studio portraits, this camera is the easiest to use and produces the best images. A+!
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
great camera
on September 21, 2009
Posted by: marn3007
Going on two days now and loving it. No problem so far..
Love the black/ white mod. Great for what i use it for.
Love the black/ white mod. Great for what i use it for.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
glare
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: ronin
from largo,fl
when i am at the beach and trying to take pictures the view finder has a lot of glare.how can i cut down on this problem.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
3
Great Pictures but problems with the lens
on February 19, 2010
Posted by: Mia
I loved the way this camera took pictures. They were very clear,crisp and precise. Its a great camera to have if your new at taking pictures, and its very portable which is nice. But its definitely not a camera for you if your the type to maybe drop your camera or not handle it as lightly as others do. Very flimsy construction and not very durable at all. Which is why mine broke unfortunately. Also I've had a lot of problems with the lens.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life, Flimsy Construction
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com