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Canon SX20IS

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Compact Zoom

Product Specifications

Megapixels:
12.1 (4000x3000)
Lens Range:
28mm-560mm
Zoom Ratio:
20X
Released:
September 2009
Weight:
19.8oz
Dimensions:
4.88"w x 3.48"h x 3.42"d
Storage:
SD/SDHC 
Video Format:
1280 x 720 30fps MOV
LCD Screen Size:
2.5 inches
HD Video:
Yes
Wide Angle:
No
Weather Resistant:
No
Image Stabilized:
Yes
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Camera Reviews from Amazon.com

  • July 29, 2010
    3rd Canon of this type
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    Just a brief review of the 3rd Canon I have purchased. I started w/ the S5IS, then the S10IS and now the S20IS. I bought this one because it recorded video in High Def. The extra zoom and extra pixels are nice for cropping and the pop up help captions reviewing the manual functions were very useful. I am not an expert photographer, however based on the comments of many who review the pictures I keep they are amazed. I kept with the canon's because all of the accessories are compatible, very little learning curve. I never run out of fresh batteries, and the other family members love when I upgrade. It is an awesome point and shoot camera. I made the decision that we will look allot more at stills than sitting down to watch videos. So I concentrated on the picture taking and I am glad that at any second I can push the video record button and almost as much control of the video, zoom etc., as a real video camcorder. The video is more than good enough for family movies and fun caught on the spot. So if you like taking allot of pictures and your family isn't interested in learning all of the manual controls associated with this camera, this would be a great buy. I have tinkered with many of the manual settings and have caught many awesome pictures. My only beef is that the lens cap isn't connected. I fixed that myself.

  • July 24, 2010
    only camera you'll ever need
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    Got it a couple days ago...Made in Japan!! Bought the Adapter and a Extreme 3#10 SD card...8GB....So far I'm very happy with this camera....Hope to pu small bag on Sat....Had a good UV filter left over from SLR...Perfect with adapter....Had some eneloop Batt as well....Oh yeah....Bought lens cap holder.....My 58mm cap is much better fit.....Like I said....Made in Japan.....

  • July 23, 2010
    Extremely happy
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    I had previously owned the SX10IS and when I saw they came out with a newer version I had to have it. I'm not a professional or even an amateur photographer; I simply take a lot of pictures of my family and I wanted a camera that was easy to use and would do the work for me so that my pictures turned out great. That is how I ended up with the SX 10IS as it did exactly this. The biggest improvement in this camera in my opinion is that it now automatically adjusts from face recognition to object recognition. So when I'm trying to get a picture of my baby's toes I don't have to manually adjust it, it does it for me now! I'm so pleased that I decided to make the investment to upgrade, it really is a great camera!


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