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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS Digital Camera Review

by Tim Barribeau
Published on December 08, 2008

Navigation
Intro	Physical Tour
Color and Resolution	Noise and Video
Speed and Timing	Components
Design / Layout	Modes
Control Options	Image Parameters
Connectivity / Extras	Overall Impressions
Conclusion	Sample Photos
Specs / Ratings

The Canon SX110 IS walks the line between compact and ultra-zoom. It doesn't quite have the same zoom level as most ultra-zooms (only 10x) but has a body size closer to a compact, and offers a high level of manual control. It shoots at nine megapixels, and has a built-in image stabilization. While the SX100 IS lab scores ranged from poor to average for the most part, it was somewhat redeemed by good color scores and an excellent interface system, based around an iPod-reminiscent control wheel. The SX110 IS, which costs $250, proved to be quite a versatile camera, if not the most beautiful or best testing one we've seen.

Section	The Good	The Bad
Tour	Light but resilient construction	Feels a bit like a toy
Testing/Performance	Good color and video score tests	Very poor white balance and auto noise result
Components	10x zoom lens with wide range of apertures	Decidedly average LCD screen
Design/Layout	Buttons are well placed, menu easy to navigate	Feels a bit big and clunky
Modes	Easy mode for complete beginners, but also full suite of manual controls	Slow continuous shutter mode
Control Options	Good manual focus, excellent range of shutter speeds	Could use more white balance options
Image Parameters	Wide range of resolutions	160x120 video at 15fps is ridiculously small
Connectivity/Extras	Industry standard plugs, uses AA batteries	Battery for internal clock pops out too easily
Value	Good price for an all-around versatile camera	Not the best looking camera on the market

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