| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 4 out of 5
- 5 out of 5
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- 14th of 63 in Extended Zoom
- 23rd of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 18th of 27 in Powershot
- 27th of 82 in Canon
- 5th of 49 in $300 - $350
- 16th of 88 in $350 - $600
- 4 out of 5
Good camera...with a few issues.
(CameraFyre - 11/2/09)The Good: Impressive focal range in a relatively compact lens, surprisingly usable images up to ISO 800, generally easy to use, uses inexpensive AA batteries, image stabilizer a welcome assist for handheld telephoto shots, fast and quiet zoom lens (thanks to the ultrasonic motor), DSLR-like styling.
The Bad: It's big, it's heavy, the long zoom lens has typical issues for its type (chromatic aberration, some barrel distortion, etc), it lacks 720p HD movie capability.
Some rivals have slightly sharper image quality (the Panasonic FZ35, for example)...but they all share the same basic issues. I find the Canon to be one of the best big-zoom cameras out there, but shop around...you might find one you like more than the Canon.