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Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(219 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 219 reviews
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
9
1 Star
3
87%of customers recommend this product.
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191 out of
219)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic - Very satisfied with this camera!
on February 19, 2010
Posted by: PsycheGal
from East Central Florida
I am in love with this camera! I was pleasantly surprised by the image quality, zoom range, features, and ease of use.
My husband even mentioned that it cost him twice the price of this camera, to purchase a lens for his SLR that would cover the same range.
My only disappointment is the built in flash range -- if it were only a cm higher it would clear the lens! Unless you have outside light, an external flash, or a light box for closeups of smaller items, these types of pictures are very dark starting at the halfway mark.
The external flashes are fine, but they are very pricey -- so if you are planning on taking close up pictures, indoors, be sure to get one.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good, but not great
on March 16, 2010
Posted by: Gecko
from Ashburn, VA
I used to own an S3. Given the advances that were made between the S1 to the S5, I expected a little more two generations later with the SX20. Overall it performs well, but is lacking a bit in low-light performance and flash photography is hit-and-miss. One feature I really miss is the Intervalometer -- why in the world would they eliminate it? It was a great tool for time-lapse photography that was present in the S3 (and I would guess the S5). I do like a lot of the changes in the button layout and menu organization, settings are easy to find and set.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Poor Low-Light Performance, mediocre flash performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fine camera, no manual
on April 11, 2010
Posted by: Anonymous
from Arizona
We are very happy with the performance of the Canon SX20 IS. We wanted a relatively compact camera with a powerful zoom lens for taking photos of birds and sailboats, but without the cost or bulk of an SLR. The camera is well-suited to our purposes.
Our only disappointment was the (lack of) a comprehensive manual, indispensable for a complicated instrument. If you want the full manual you have to download and print it from the CD, and even then you don't get something that is easy to carry.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use, excellent zoom
Cons: Complicated controls/menu, no manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
perfect except !
on June 19, 2010
Posted by: ayman
i found the canon sx 20 is great camera for its value great zoom, fast response, good features
the only down thing for me is the shutter speed has very narrow range only 15" which mack the night photography not as perfect as day one
but still i wold recommend it strongly to every beginner wants to capture high quality pics.
the only down thing for me is the shutter speed has very narrow range only 15" which mack the night photography not as perfect as day one
but still i wold recommend it strongly to every beginner wants to capture high quality pics.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings, Poor Low-Light Performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
LOVE this camera
on October 25, 2010
Posted by: PenPen
from Puyallup, WA
I wanted a camera that took beautiful zoom shots, yet I was afraid it might be complicated or more than I needed. It is very user-friendly and I love it. My whole family loves it and we are so glad we made this investment. The USB cable connects the camera to my PC so pictures download with one push of a button. I didn't even need the software that came with the camera. I recommend this camera to anyone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Camera!!!
on December 8, 2009
Posted by: MBKT721
This camera is probably the best one i've every had the chance to get. Its got very good quality to the photo's, and playing around with it has been fun and easy at the same time. Now when i got Mountain biking with friends i can get great quality footage, and its small enough to fit in my pack. I think the thing about it that was most appealing was the flip screen. So many times when i video people taking a jump on a bike i need the screen at a different angle so i can angle the lens accordingly.
A MUST BUY!
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, a good solid feeling
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Camera
on March 22, 2010
Posted by: akmara
from Anchorage, Alaska
I have had this camera for over a month now, and i love most all of the features ! The only thing i think canon needs to include on these type of cameras is the ability to accept filters! I like using an ultraviolet filter to improve picture quality and to protect the lens from dirt and damage.It is not impossible to put a filter on this camera, you just have to get creative. I secured a 58mm ultraviolet filter to it by using black electrical tape , taping it to the provided lens hood, which works quite nicely, but some threads would be a lot easier. I have not used all of it's features yet ,but the camera has excellent image quality,and seems quite durable. It also has very good battery live. I like the AA batteries because you can get them most anywhere. This is my 4th canon digital camera , all of them have been excellent! Keep it up canon. Thanks for your consistently great products !
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: needs filter threads
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Camera!
on July 2, 2010
Posted by: racheltexas
This Canon camera is very well made and easy to use. I love all the different features and settings that this camera has. There is something for everything!
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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