Reviews and Problems with Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
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Overall 7
Value for money 6
Features 7
Performance 1
Picture quality 6
Ergonomics 6
Build quality 6
Expert Review
DP Review
16 May 2012
Summary: The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a neat little camera with some interesting tricks up its sleeve. Its weighty, contoured body makes it nicer to hold than some of its...
Pros: User-friendly, easy to operate interface/design, PASM shooting modes, Versatile 12X zoom lens, Effective optical image stabilization, Good image quality at low ISO sen...
Cons: Relatively sluggish operation especially when using flash, Image quality drops off above ISO 400 as noise levels increase, Sharpness drops off towards frame edges thro...
Conclusion: Although the new features the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS offers aren't substantial enough to tempt the majority of SX130 users to upgrade, those photographers looking for
Excerpt: With the advanced features of Canon's PowerShot range, combined with a price tag which catches the eye, the PowerShot SX150 IS is full of promise.
Conclusion: Canon's PowerShot SX150 IS is capable of capturing some very sharp images across its 12x zoom range, but is hindered by high noise levels at almost every ISO setting.
Pros: Very sharp images. 12x zoom range. Large LCD. Good control layout.
Cons: Very noisy images. Slow performance. Large when compared to other 12x superzoom cameras. Uses AA batteries.
Summary: ConsumerReports.org also conducts rigorous lab tests paired with much briefer summaries, although their product comparison chart is extensive.
Pros: Sturdy build, Long 12x zoom lens, Expanded optical image stabilization, Creative manual controls, HD video (720p) with optical zoom ability
Cons: Bulky size, Average LCD resolution, Noisy image quality, Slow shooting speeds, Short battery life (takes AAs)
Summary: Canon's entry-level long-zoom digicam offers a lot of capability at a great price. If you can afford about $40 more, you can get better image quality and performance with...
Pros: Pocketable 12x wide-angle zoom, 14-megapixel CCD sensor, Decent 3-inch LCD screen rated 230K dots, 28-336mm eq. lens is wide with solid telephoto reach, Smart Auto (32...
Cons: Very short battery life, , NiMH rechargeables are almost a necessity, Respectable but not standout image quality, fairly high noise/low resolution at high ISOs, Slow r...
Excerpt: Canon's PowerShot SX150 IS is an entry-level camera with a host of nice features. They include a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor and a 12x optical zoom with a 28mm wide angle...
Conclusion: Although the new features the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS offers aren't substantial enough to tempt the majority of SX130 users to upgrade, those photographers looking for