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Advanced amateurs looking to upgrade their cameras will find the PowerShot SX20 IS a versatile solution. Don’t be limited by your equipment when you frame shots. The SX20 IS offers high-powered 20X wide-angle optical zoom so you can take beautiful panoramas or get up close and personal. The 12.1MP resolution ensures your subject will look crystal clear no matter the distance. Best of all, Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake when you don’t have a tripod.
The SX20 IS also doubles as a high-definition camcorder. Capture memories in crisp 720p and stereo audio then attach your camera to a compatible HDTV with the mini-HDMI connection to share the fun. Whether you’re shooting still images or video, everything you record will great due to Smart AUTO technology that selects the best settings for your camera depending on the scene.
Distinguishing the SX20 IS from other cameras is the DIGIC 4 Image Processor that automatically finds the right settings based on an internal database of thousands of photographs. The result is less blur, intelligent contrast correction and reduced noise in your images. Take the next step to professional photography with the PowerShot SX20 IS today!
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: The camera is easy enough to use in AUTO mode and powerful enough for most photographers to utilize the MANUAL mode. The images are crisp, clear, and easy to manipulate. This version even has "dummy proof" explanations in the menu to help novice photographers understand the camera. The lens is awesome and image stabilization is ridiculously helpful for folks without a tripod.
The camera, like most digital cameras, struggles in low light situations. HOWEVER, by making adjustments to ISO and shutter speed, awesome results can be achieved. This won't occur in the manual mode since this camera is much more than a point and shoot model.
I have owned every version of this camera, all the way back to the S1IS, and Canon keeps making improvements to this model every year. This camera is no exception. With the addition of 720p video and a mini-HDMI connection, this camera puts you on the verge of SLR. Based on these factors, I would buy this camera again in a blink of an eye.
Cons: I CANNOT BELIEVE that Canon did not add a tether to the lens cap. If you read the rants on Newegg concerning this in the SX10IS, I was certain that this would be addressed. It is ridiculously disappointing and totally unacceptable not to include it in this model. That fact alone keeps it from receiving five eggs.
Secondly, while RAW would be awesome, the reality is that the camera is meant for that kind of high level photography. HOWEVER, the choice to continue using MOV format is another serious disappointment. Sure, file sizes are reduced, but sorry, so is the video quality. The video on this camera make look good, but the format is very Windows unfriendly, and from my personal perspective, lacks fluidity and the sharpness of even the S5IS, my favorite version of this camera.
Finally, since Canon clearly raised the price on the camera with this version, most likely to cover their costs of their lens error repairs, they should have included the mini-HDMI cable.
Other Thoughts: The good far outweighs the bad with this camera. Canon, to their benefit, has been very good about dealing with the lens error issues of their cameras, as long as they're under warranty. The only question you need to ask with this camera is whether or not you're willing to sink another $150-$200 for a true SLR. If you're savvy in the world of photography, I would say "yes." However, I teach a digital photography course at a high school, and we live and die with these cameras. They're really very rugged and have just enough features/capabilities to give my students a solid foundation in digital photography.
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Great Camera
Reviewed By: Griffn1 on 9/8/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: 20X Optical zoom, 720p Stereo Sound Video, Great Color reproduction, viewfinder, Easy navigation of setup options, Great Value for price.
Cons: No lens cap strap, Too long of a screen pause between shots in continuous shoot mode.
Other Thoughts: The sx20 takes amazing photos with great color reproduction with lots of great features. I field tested the sx20 at the local Zoo and was able to utilize it in low light, florescent light, and natural light, Using the preset scenes night scenery, indoor, and foliage respectively produced impressive results. I had the most trouble with very low light settings however I did not have a tripod so the results were anticipated. The button for adjusting exposure is a tad small but after about 20 minutes of use I was able to utilize it without removing my eye from the view finder. The camera has a very sturdy feel and can be gripping solidly by your hands. although this is technically a point and shoot, it feels about as nice as you can get without actually having an SLR. The only thing I found troublesome (and there may be a setting to change it) is that when you shoot in continuous mode the screen freezes for a tad too long and it makes it hard to track moving bojects while shooting.
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Excellent value, great camera .... but ......
Reviewed By: oboe on 12/27/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I have owned three of the previous models in the S series, and in many respects, they just keep getting better. The pictures at 20x optical have less fringing than previous models at 12x and 10x. The fringing is barely noticable, even at very high zoom levels when computer editing.
The low light focusing has also improved greatly. It is faster and more accurate, but there is still room for improvement. Overall, It would be difficult to find a better camera in this class. I do a lot of wildlife photograpy, and the 20x optical, and muck quicker focusing capability, has made a difference in taking difficult shots like birds in flight against gray skies.
This camera is capable of much more than other cameras in this class because of a "chdk" software addon that can be added to your SD card. See "Other thoughts:". The addon does NOT change the firmware, but greatly increases the capabilities of the camera.
Cons: I have never experienced the dreaded "E18 lens error" on any of my S series cameras, but only because I ALWAYS kept a Lensmate aluminum adapter with a UV filter or polarizer attached to the cameras. This completely protected the lens barrel from being touched or bumped. (Google: "canon lens error").
The SX10 and SX20 have eliminated the mount for this type of adapter, and the inherent protection that it provided. A HUGH STEP BACKWARDS in my opinion.
Thanks to a special lensmate adaptor, I can still attach filters, but now they must be attached to the end of the lens barrel itself, which adds further capability to cause lens error issues. The addition of the Adaptor also allows you to use a tethered lens cap, but you must be careful not to extend the lens with the cap in place, which is probably why Canon does not supply a tether on their own cap in the first place. The tethered lens caps were attached to the adapters in my previous models, and could not bind the lens.
Other Thoughts: I am extremely pleased with the quality of my photos from this camera. In many respects, it is much better for spontaneous wildlife photography than my SLR's are. This camera combines the lighter weight of a point and shoot, with greater capabilities than many SLR's for taking shots along the trail when hiking. I get "photos of opportunity" with this camera that I would never get with my SLR's
The "chdk" software addon is almost completed, and will be a big plus for this camera. (Google "chdk", and go to the wiki) I used "chdk" on my S3 and S5, and found it very useful.
I STILL miss the remote capability that I had on my S1IS. Why did they drop this feature?
OVERALL: Took an egg away for the loss of the barrel adapter ... BUT, you would be hard pressed to find a better camera for this type of photography. Excellent quality photos, and the movie mode is very good.
The change to "MOV" format for movies was a poor decision. Canon should restore the AVI or Mpeg format.
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Pros: awesome camera great HD video great high quality photos
Cons: none
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Excellent camera
Reviewed By: on 7/15/2010
Tech Level: somewhat low - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Canon camera, takes excellent pictures out of the box. Got it for a friend, but love it; perhaps, will buy for myself, too.
Cons: Don't know. Minus 1 egg for the unprofessional review :-)
Other Thoughts: The worst packaging I ever got from Newegg. Saving pennies on a $400 order?
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In a Haze
Reviewed By: xpnctoc on 6/28/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: Great HD video with stereo sound. Intuitive menus (for the most part). Direct USB interface.
Uses AA batteries. Some people consider that a con. But what happens if you're in some remote location and you use up all the battery power you have? Any corner store will have AA's. Not any corner store is going to have proprietary camera batteries. If you put up with the minor inconvenience of using the view finder instead of the LCD screen, you can get PLENTY of life out of a normal set of AA batteries.
Cons: Mediocre (at best) picture quality. I sure would like to talk to the other reviewers who talk about crisp picture quality. I have taken hundreds of pictures over a wide range of subject matter and camera settings. I have yet to find a single picture that I did not feel compelled to use photo editing software to enhance the picture -- whether the original was overexposed, blurry, noisy, or whatever. Also, Canon got cheap and didn't print the full manual. A PDF is not very useful in the field! For $370, I expect to have a manual.
Other Thoughts: I bought this camera to replace my 7-year-old Kodak DX7590. You'd think 7 years later and for $100 more, the Canon would offer a better camera. But this Canon is terrible compared to the quality I got out of my old Kodak (except for the video). Unfortunately, I've looked at reviews for competing products from Nikon, Sony, Kodak, Fujifilm, and Pentax. NONE of them have rave reviews. For $400, I think that's just SHAMEFUL. I guess the camera market must be doing OK even in this economy if they can charge so much money for such mediocre products.
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General
Brand
Canon
Series
PowerShot SX Series
Model
PowerShot SX20 IS
Color
Black
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.88" x 3.48" x 3.42"
Weight
Approx. 19.8 oz./560g (camera body only)
Type
SLR-Style
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
1/2.3" CCD
Gross Pixels
12.4 MP
Effective Pixels
12.1 MP
Image Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilizer System
Lens
Optical Zoom
20X
Digital Zoom
4X
Wide Angle
28mm
Focal Length
f=5.0 - 100 mm (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm)
Aperture
f/2.8 - 5.7
Shutter
Shutter Speed
15-1/3,200 sec. (settable in Tv and M)
Self-timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer, Custom
Focus
Focus Type
TTL Autofocus
Normal Focus Range
1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W) 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
Macro Focus Range
3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W)
Super macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)
Flash
Flash Mode
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Range
1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Exposure
Exposure Control
Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
Exposure Compensation
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Metering System
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** *Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect. ** Metering frame is fixed to the center/linked to AF frame
Sensitivity
Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) *Camera automatically sets the optical ISO speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. The ISO speed also varies according to subject movement and camera shake when the shooting mode is set to Auto.
White Balance
White Balance
Auto*, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom * The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detect.
Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Over Exposure Warning, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast; Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume
Movie
Movie Format
MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural))
Movie Recording
1280 x 720 HD @ 30 fps available up to 4GB or 29 minutes, 59 sec. 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps available up to 4GB or 60 minutes
Max. Recording Resolution
1280 x 720
Recording Media
File Formats
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card
Interface
USB
Yes
Battery
Battery
4 x AA Batteries
Feature
Features
This high-powered 20x Wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve magnificent images whether you are up close or far away. Provides flexibility to use the optical zoom while shooting superb 720p HD movies with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations. This classically styled DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter! Large 2.5" Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing. This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited
Introduction
Advanced amateurs looking to upgrade their cameras will find the PowerShot SX20 IS a versatile solution. Don’t be limited by your equipment when you frame shots. The SX20 IS offers high-powered 20X wide-angle optical zoom so you can take beautiful panoramas or get up close and personal. The 12.1MP resolution ensures your subject will look crystal clear no matter the distance. Best of all, Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake when you don’t have a tripod.
The SX20 IS also doubles as a high-definition camcorder. Capture memories in crisp 720p and stereo audio then attach your camera to a compatible HDTV with the mini-HDMI connection to share the fun. Whether you’re shooting still images or video, everything you record will great due to Smart AUTO technology that selects the best settings for your camera depending on the scene.
Distinguishing the SX20 IS from other cameras is the DIGIC 4 Image Processor that automatically finds the right settings based on an internal database of thousands of photographs. The result is less blur, intelligent contrast correction and reduced noise in your images. Take the next step to professional photography with the PowerShot SX20 IS today!
Highlights
12.1 Megapixel Image Sensor The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS features an amazing 12.1 megapixel effective CCD to provide outstanding clarity and quality image detail with unparalleled richness and depth, and the ultimate flexibility in enlarging and cropping shots.
20X Wide-angle Zoom Lens Equipped with a Canon 20X wide-angle zoom lens, the PowerShot SX20 IS handles both wide-scene and close-up shots. Get the whole family and lots of friends into one shot at the 28mm wide-angle end, or take extreme close-ups via up to 80X zoom capability (20X optical zoom multiplies 4X digital zoom).
DIGIC 4 Image Processor Canon’s state-of-the-art DIGIC 4 image processor increases the speed and performance of the PowerShot SX20 IS, and enables other advanced features such as Face Detection, Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility.
HD Movie Recording with HDMI Output The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is capable of recording stunning HD movie clips at up to 1280 x 720 at 30 fps. It connects directly to your HDTV via a built-in mini-HDMI connector for full-screen high-definition enjoyment.
High-quality 2.5" Vari-angle LCD Screen The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS features a big 2.5-inch LCD to display large pictures whether shooting, reviewing or showing off images. A Night Display feature is added for easy viewing in low light. With the vari-angle design, swivel the LCD screen 180° to the front of the camera and display either a mirror image or a non-reversed image so you can shoot from just about any position.
Image Stabilizer Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
Reviewed By: MBairman on 9/24/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
