The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a sophisticated 10-megapixel point-and-shoot with a huge optical zoom range (out to 20x) that would be an arm-breaking burden on a digital SLR or 35mm camera, but in this size is a portable pleasure for grabbing far away close-ups. Combine that telephoto power with extensive manual control options and you have a camera that should appeal to outdoor photographers, paparazzi wannabes and even current SLR owners looking for long-range shooting possibilities without the size and weight of an SLR properly outfitted for the task. The SX10 is scheduled to ship in October for $499.99. Here's our first impression of the camera based on hands-on experience at the Photokina show in Cologne, Germany.
Conclusion The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a high-end consumer oriented camera that will appeal to amateur nature photographers or anyone else who's interested in getting close-ups without getting too close, thanks to an impressive 20x optical zoom lens. The extensive array of manual controls is also a big plus for anyone who's looking for more than a simple point-and-shoot. Reminiscent of an SLR in design, the SX10 IS is for those people who want some of the power of an SLR but don't want to deal with the complexity of changing lenses or the expense of buying them. The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS will retail for $499.99.
Likes
- 20x optical zoom
- Good manual controls - Smaller than an SLR
Dislikes
- Bulkier than other point-and-shoots. - Expensive - Not as fast as similarly priced SLRs
The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a high-end consumer oriented camera that will appeal to amateur nature photographers or anyone else who's interested in getting close-ups without getting too close, thanks to an impressive 20x optical zoom lens. The extensive array of manual controls is also a big plus for anyone who's looking for more than a simple point-and-shoot. Reminiscent of an SLR in design, the SX10 IS is for those people who want some of the power of an SLR but don't want to deal with the complexity of changing lenses or the expense of buying them. The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS will retail for $499.99.