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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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Good Camera in a small package"
  • 5 out of 5
"Raw Format"
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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... read more

Specifications

  • 10 megapixels
  • 20x optical zoom
  • Wide-angle lens
  • HD movie mode
  • Canon DIGIC IV Image Processor
  • Image stabilization
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Answered Questions for the SX1 IS

Q: What setting for concert-photos (out- & indoor)?
A: Neither, actually. Sports will be way too dark as it'll choose faster shutter speeds, although it may choose a higher... read more
Q: RAW Mode? LCD Display?
A: It's a 0.3" difference... hardly noticeable. There's actually tons of difference between the two cameras. This site lists all of... read more
Q: I'm going to Africa & am concerned re: AA battery life in the SX1. Should I get Panasoic FZ28 to avoid problem?
A: hello samthere are high capacity re chargable batteries (nimh) which will give you about 300 shots per charge... read more

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Open Questions for the SX1 IS

Q: is it possible to see the battery level?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: HD Video from SX1 IS is not smooth and is jumpy when watched in the computer. How can this be corrected?
3 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Will we be seeing battery meter in PS SX1 IS soon?
11 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 3.8 out of 5

Average rating based on 72 total reviews: 3.8/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Good Camera in a small package (Juan Luis Sepulveda - 3/1/09)

Very impressive performance for such an amateur camera. In general, I like it a lot so far. Everything works as advertised. I got mine in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Raw Format (Juan Luis Sepulveda - 3/1/09)

Canon in the UK has announced a firmware update which will allow the SX-1 to shoot in RAW format. The download will be avalable in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
best ever (idrees - 2/13/09)

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