Product ReviewsCanon PowerShot SX10 IS 10.0MP Digital Camera - Black

Canon Powershot Sx 10 IS 10.1 MP

I'm a long time Canon buyer and from my personal experience, it was worth the $328. The 20x optical zoom is just one of the few features I did enjoy but what impressed me the most was the Image Stabilization. It records as if you had it mounted on a tripod.
The image quality is somewhat decent. This compact camera comes with a hot shoe so you can mount any flash that you own, which I do recommend. I'm not a fan of the flash it provides.
Some of the button placements just seemed out of order to me but it's something everyone has to get used to with any new camera. I truly enjoy the flip out LCD screen but I only wish it was just a bit bigger.

In all I do enjoy this camera to its full potential and if you're looking for a camera that's easy to use and provides decent pictures then this is for you.Read full review...

Exceptional camera

The Canon SX10 IS is a six-year-old 10 megapixel camera that was rated highly when it was introduced. Newer cameras have higher megapixels but the optics haven't had as much noticeable improvement. That said, 10 megs is really all anyone needs and good for 16x20 prints. The best two features are the extended flash range (up to 15 feet) and the 20X optical zoom. The best high-quality pictures comes from using the program mode with the IS0 set to 100 and the picture mode to neutral (which produces natural colors). This particular camera was exceptionally well-maintained, operates flawlessly, and came with the manual, lens cap and camera bag. Overall, it was very good deal.Read full review...

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PowerShot SX10

Pros: excellent zoom for a point-and-shoot camera, good optics, flip-out view screen is great for using as a video camera, uses surprisingly little battery power (still on my first set of batteries after a month of regular shooting), video is clear and well-focused, love the ability to shoot pictures while shooting video as well. Overall great value.

Cons: control dial is a little funky (seems too loose, not enough tight control when trying to dial in manual settings). Also as a former manual SLR man, I'd love the ability to turn off the autofocus and dial in my own focus (tried to shoot a macro of my son's guinea pig, but the autofocus couldn't focus on it somehow), sports shots have a surprising amount of blur straight off the dial. These last two items might be remedied by me learning to use the camera better.Read full review...

Amazing zoom

I've been using this camera for about a month now and I'm very happy with it. I am not an expert in photography and am not trying to find a perfect camera. I just wanted a camera with a high zoom that I can use to take videos for my kids during their sport activities while I'm sitting far away on the bleachers. In that regard, this camera did not disappoint. The optical zoom is simply amazing. Here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:
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1- Did I mention the amazing optical zoom?
2- You can use the optical zoom while taking a video. This appears to be a very rare feature. All the point and shoot cameras I checked didn't have that. Some of them just allowed digital zoom which severely degrades the quality.
3- You can take still pictures while shooting a video.
4- The picture quality in low light is very good compared to regular point and shoot cameras. But it's not comparable to DSLR's.
4- Very easy and intuitive user interface.
5- Uses AA batteries.

Cons:
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1- It's bigger than your typical point and shoot cameras. You can't just stick it in your pocket. You have to have to have a carrying case that you hang on your shoulder.
2- The auto-focus is a bit slow. Sometimes you have to try several times for the auto-focus to have a lock.
3- Picture quality degrades in low light. It's still better than my other point and shoot's, but it's not as good as a DSLR.

Overall, I'm really happy I picked this camera. It's one camera that does everything I want.Read full review...

Great out of the box, Auto or complex menu options

If you are looking for a great camera I don't think you can go too wrong with this one. It works great out of the box, but expect a learning curve to get all the features down. In all likelyhood, there are many features I will never use. Many complex and user defined options are available, such as light and shutter speed settings. There are some settings which will come in useful in certain situations which are relatively easy to figure out for the tech savy person. If you want a simple point and shoot for the not so tech savy person, then I don't think you should go this route. The movie feature is awesome compared to my previous point and shoot. Needs 4 AA batteries, so I ordered a charger with 8 Nicads (more expense). Also, a larger SD card will come in handy. The seller I used bundled this with an 8 MG card.Read full review...

Not having a good run...

I bought this camera to replace my aging Canon A620. The 620 was really a remarkable camera, but it was starting to fail and I was ready for an upgrade, so I got this SX10IS. I did buy it used, so perhaps there were some problems present that wouldn't exist in an brand new version, though this one appeared like new. My biggest difficulty off the bat was the poor exposure, even with new batteries. The pop-up flash just didn't light the subject and surroundings as well as my old fixed flash did, so the picture quality suffers. I bought a flash for the hot shoe but haven't had time to teach myself how to use it properly. Still, I'd hoped the auto setting would have taken care of me like the 620 did for many years.
I should mention that Canon had made several changes that made it more user-friendly in comparison to the older model. One of my favorites is a push button picture review vs. the slide button of old. And a tap of the shutter release button brings you immediately back to picture-taking mode. That only names a few positive changes. It's a beautiful camera - bigger and heavier than my old one, but I knew that going in. I loved the fully articulating screen so much that I insisted on having it again, and it's indispensable to me still. I have to get used to popping up the flash, something I consider an annoyance but again, I knew that going in. I am a hack photographer taking pics of family and friends in indoor and outdoor settings; the children challenge the shutter lag, which surprisingly feels longer on this newer camera. I'm just very unhappy with picture capture in auto mode (haven't used it much beyond that).Read full review...

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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10.0 Megapixel

I am very pleased with this camera. I have been using SLR cameras with changeable lenses. This is a nice compromise in equipment! It's got a great zoom, and great macro ability. Yes, it's bigger and heavier than most point and shoots, but for me it's lighter and easier than bringing my other camera with my 2 to 3 lenses. I have yet to learn how to use all it's features. I am very pleased with what I got for the price.
My only concern so far is the view screen. It swings out from the body and will swivel so you can see it when you are in front of camera.... When it is "locked" back into place I can still move it a little. I would like to have it firmly locked in. I have no idea if it will be a problem, it's just a concern with this camera.
It would also have been nice if there had been threads to attach filters. I like to protect the lens with at least a UV filter.
Otherwise my 3 weeks of use has me feeling pleased with this camera. I feel it's a very value for what I paid.Read full review...

Cannon SX10 Camera

Excellent camera and good buy. Research showed it to be one of the best on the market for the price. however it is a border line Professional camera with a lot of bells and whistles. Manual is about 286 Pages. I found out I am more of a "POINT AND SHOOT" PERSON. Sold it to a Professional Photographer. I bought a Kodak Z981. 15MXP and 26X Zoom. Auto stabilization, internal and external SD card memory. Shoots fantastic on auto. Still has a lot of settings for custom photography. Takes standard size AA batteries, best rated1800ma or more. Two dollars for NIMH batteries (3000ma) from china with free shipping. "Kiss" camera (KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID) I suggest when considering any camera read the on line owners manuals. Also check out the new Cannon power shot 180, 20MXP, 8X zoom, around $119.00 NewRead full review...

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Perfect for backpacking

The SX-10 costs almost nothing these days. It's a neat little super zoom Canon with a modest 10 Megapixels.
Megapixels don't tell the story. I recently went backpacking and lugged along my 70D
with fancy telephoto lenses. While I was gasping for breath with that heavy load, I had given the
SX-10 to a friend to play with. He had a good time snapping away and using the great zoom feature
on the camera that weighed only ounces while I lumbered around with a second pack carrying all
my heavy gear.

I felt like a complete ignoramus. The 70D is a great camera. Taking it backpacking with spare
telephotos is sheer lunacy. I've included below three photos that my friend took in the back country
with the lightweight camera that he'd never seen before along with a photo taken of our cat on the
back porch.

The photos are great. The camera is easy to use. At today's prices you can pick one up for almost nothing.

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Good upgrade from a S5 IS, with a few minor drawbacks

I have been awaiting the next-generation version of the S5 IS, and it just came out in October, though it was named the SX10 IS instead of the S6 IS.

New features (since the S5):
- 20x optical zoom (28-560mm)
- 10MP sensor
- Digic IV processor
- Camera is much larger, separate battery and SD card slots
- Button layout is completely different

Just by the specs, the SX10 IS is a large upgrade from the S5 IS, however the camera is more difficult to operate due to the new layout, and does not fit my hands as comfortably as the S5 IS. The picture quality is still very good (still no RAW support), especially the ISO, and the movie mode is terrific, though movies are now saved in .MOV format instead of .AVI. The release MSRP was also lower than the S5, and the camera looks sturdy and well-built. Some losses include the lens cap string, and lack of support for the wide-angle and telephoto lens addons (which you won't need thanks to the 20x optical).
The SX10 IS also does not have the ability to use custom firmware like the S5 IS and other previous models, so take that into consideration.

Overall rating --- 8.5/10 (it would be a 10/10 if the button layout was the same and if the camera was not so huge)

UPDATE: The SX10IS has been succeeded by the SX20IS, which has the following differences:

+ 720p HD Video Recording in .MOV format (up from 480p recording in .MOV format)
+ 12.1 MP sensor (up from 10.1 MP)
+ Includes lens hood, still 20x optical zoom
+ Improvements to the AUTO mode (still has Digic 4 processor)
- No voice recordingRead full review...