Canon PowerShot SX20IS Review

Canon is one of the most popular brands when it comes to digital photography. Their lineup of point and shoot cameras is incredible, not to mention the lenses that they’re beginning to install on them are becoming much more sophisticated. The Canon PowerShot SX20IS is no exception to this, being one of the most craved point and shoot cameras on the market right now. What’s even more impressive is that Canon has managed to keep the price of the SX20IS relatively low, even with the economic struggles that North America is currently facing. Today I’m going to do a review on this camera and discuss some of it’s features.

The first thing, which is the most prominent feature of this camera is it’s 20x wide angle zoom lens. Made with a focal length of approximately 5.0 to 100mm, you can capture a variety of different scenes including wide angle shots and telephoto ones. Essentially, this means that when you’re out recording your child’s baseball game you’ll be able to zoom right onto the action, and if you’re one who likes shooting photos of mountains and trees you’ll enjoy a full detailed view of them. Additionally, the SX20IS has installed on it a Voice Coil Motor, allowing for more efficient and more controlled lens movement.

Another cutting edge feature of this PowerShot product is it’s capability to shoot 720p high definition video. For those of us who’re technically illiterate, this means that the video recorded from this device is going to be exceptionally clear. A mini HDMI-connector allowing you to connect your camera to a television is also packaged in with the camera. So if you’re one who likes to show guests and family your photos you’ll be able to plug your camera directly into your TV.

Viewing your photos and video presents a fantastic and clear experience. The SX20IS has a large 2.5 inch LCD display with high resolution quality. Moreover, the screen is extra bright so that if you’re in darker environments it won’t be a problem to view your photos and video. Also, this camera has a night display feature so that you can view your content more easily without having to adjust the screen brightness during the night hours.

All in all, this Canon Camera is well worth the price. The features that are packaged with it work seamlessly together, and the high definition video is a huge plus. I definitely recommend this product as a Christmas present or for those who’re itching to get the latest in point and shoot technology. Right now, The Canon PowerShot SX20IS is on special on Amazon.com.