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Canon Powershot SX1 IS
Canon Powershot SX1 IS
B+
HQ Grade: B+
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.
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Canon Powershot SX1 IS Details

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[Read our full Canon SX1 review] The Canon SX1 impresses with its full 1080p video mode, putting it head and shoulders above similar "bridge" cameras. Consumers, however, should carefully consider whether that's enough to make them pick the SX1 over the similar SX10 IS. The Canon SX1 IS bears a striking resemblance to the Canon SX10 IS, except it offers full HD video. It has a 20x optical zoom lens, 10 megapixel sensor, and is capable of shooting video in Full HD (H.264) for a maximum of 60 minutes. It improves upon the SX10 IS by including an HDMI output for viewing those videos on an HDTV.

Canon SX1 IS Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 20x optical zoom
  • Wide-angle lens
  • HD movie mode
  • Canon DIGIC IV Image Processor
  • Image stabilization
  • 2.8-inch LCD display

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  • Canon Powershot SX1 IS Review

    The Canon SX1 Is impresses with its full 1080p video mode, putting it head and shoulders above similar "bridge" cameras. Consumers, however, should carefully consider whether that's enough to make them pick the SX1 over the similar SX10 IS. By Joseph Ben Keough

Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number 2664B001
UPC 013803101218
Release Date Apr 15, 2009

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Canon SX10 IS

Grade: A-
HQ Grade: A-
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.
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