Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Review

Review posted 10/20/2011

Quick Take

Pros

Excellent image quality at lower ISO settings 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization is great for handheld shooting 720p HD video option produces excellent videos with stereo sound Smart auto allows anyone to operate it Full Manual mode for total control AA battery source can be found anywhere

Cons

Shot-to-Shot and burst times are a little slow Very Weak pop-up flash High ISO noise is unacceptable No audio input for HD video recording

Bottom Line

The PowerShot SX150 IS is a compact digicam with powerful features for both beginning and enthusiast photographers alike. Its feature set, quality and full control make it a camera to consider if you on a tighter budget. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

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 lens (in 35mm terms).  All of the new 2011 model PowerShots come standard with Canon's proprietary DIGIC 4 Image Processor as well as Smart AUTO for novice shutterbugs.  Smart AUTO "analyzes faces, brightness, colors, distance and movement and selects the appropriate setting based on 32 predefined shooting scenes (for stills) and 21 scenes (for video)."

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