Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, you'll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
why so much hype?:
for average to low usage: don't buy. i like to take pictures on my trips (national and state parks), family, in and out... sorry, i do not understand the extremely good ratings on canon cameras (i own also a little compact SD1200IS) particularly this model..
cons:
-low light pictures are grainy, very grainy.
-the colors are a bit saturated for my taste.
-the auto-focus is slow and kind of unreliable. it grabs what you do not want to focus on ...
-you can not put a filter to the... more info
I Chose The SX10 Over The Newer SX20:
I bought this camera from Amazon in August of 2009. A few weeks later, Canon released the newer version (SX20), so I still had the option of keeping the SX10 or returning it to Amazon for the SX20. After researching the SX20, I decided to keep the SX10, and I'm glad I did. The main reason is that most of the "experts" out there who tested both cameras claim that the SX10 has slightly better image quality, and that was important to me. I know that the SX10 has a "Super Fine" image quality setting, while the... more info
Great Camera for the price:
I really enjoy this camera. I still have a lot to learn on it. I wasn't ready to get a SLR camera yet so that will be my next purchase after I decide to take my photography to another level. It is a little on the bulkier side, but it doesn't bother me. I would recommend this camera if someone is just looking for a really nice point and shoot camera that is a step before the SLR.
Great Zoom. Poor video function.:
I purchased this camera because I had a Canon with a flip out LCD screen previously and loved it. This camera at the time, was the only one I could find with this similar feature. I love being able to fold out the LCD and hold the camera over my head or down by my knees and see what I am photographing. The zoom is awesome! However the video although pretty good in quality (as good or better than my camcorder) has focusing glitches. It goes in and out of focus while recording (annoying!). I suppose it could... more info