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October 2010
(76%)
68 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Looks
Easy to use
Vari-angle screen
One button video recording
Powerful flash
Good colour reproduction
Battery
Good color reproduction
Complete manual control
Large swivel LCD screen
Excellent 35X zoom with optical image stabilization
Excellent Macro mode
720p HD video with stereo sound capture with zoom and AF
Good color reproduction, complete manual control, large swivel LCD screen, easy to use, excellent 35X zoom with optical image stabilization, excellent Macro mode, 720p HD video with stereo sound capture with zoom and AF, rugged build
Noisy image even at ISO 200, does not support RAW image format, no automatic panorama stitch mode, a bit heavy, expensive
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a worthy successor to the SX20. The user is given full manual control over every feature of the camera. As always, ease of use and ergonomics have been given proper attention. Image quality is good, but not up to the mark in ...
Abstract: This is one of a long range of cameras with the ‘PowerShot’ name produced by Canon. It is also a contender for one of the best; it allows both the novice and those more advanced to get the best from it as well as from themselves....
Nice to handle, nice control layout, Sleek design: handle, flash mount etc. stylishly integrated into camera body, Swivel LCD screen, Video mode with zoom, Goodquality sound
Limited sensitivity (800 ISO best avoided, 1600 ISO effectively useless), Poor electronic viewfinder, Lowdefinition screen, Strong chromatic aberration in wide angle
The Canon SX30 IS has a revamped design that's certainly very sleek, but which doesn't necessarily do anything to improve handling. It's a good camera for taking pictures and occasionally filming videos. However, the 14-Megapixel CCD is nothing out of ...
Abstract: Though for the best image quality a digital SLR typically wins hands down at the consumer lever, attaching a whopping lens to such a device isn't always practical nor affordable. The alternative therefore is to invest in an enthusiast targeted bridge or s...
First off, the most staggering thing about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is that lens. With a 35x optical zoom, it's the 35mm equivalent of a 24-840mm lens – a focal range that would see you carrying bags full of incredibly pricey lenses on a regular digital SLR. Instead, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a bridge camera, with a single non-interchangeable lens. It is a great lens, however, also packin
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS suffers from lag – when turning the camera on, and waiting for it to start up – and also when shooting. It can only manage two shots per second, which is poor if taking snaps of fast moving objects, and the zoom lens is also slow to react.
Speed aside, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a staggering camera. If you're looking to step up from a compact, and want something that's still easy to point and shoot, but with the versatility of a DSLR, then the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is worth a look....
