Testseek.co.uk have collected 30 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS.
October 2009
(74%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Despite its bulkier build and lack of HD video, the SX120 IS is a versatile camera that appeals to all levels and gives impressive results with its 10x optical zoom ...
Abstract: The Canon Powershot SX120 IS is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens. It has a fairly compact body size. The Powershot SX120 IS includes manual exposure controls, a 3 inch LCD screen and image stabilisation. The manual exposure co...
Easy to use; best-in-class photo quality; manual and semi-manual controls
Fewer features, slower performance and bulkier design than rivals
Canon's PowerShot SX120 IS pocket superzoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality. Whether it's worth buying or not depends on the importance you attach to getting best-in-class photos ...
Overall, we think the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is a very good value camera for anyone who wants something small and compact, yet a camera capable of taking good shots in most scenarios. It provides good range with its 10x optical zoom, and it's also p...
Good heft, Uses AA batteries, 10x zoom, Optical image stabilization, Bright AF-assist lamp, Full complement of auto and manual exposure modes, Starter SD card included, DIGIC 4 processor helps with noise suppression and AF speed, Smart Auto, i-Contrast...
Zoom is slow to start, moves slowly, Wide end is only 36mm equivalent, No optical viewfinder, Movie mode only records VGA, no HD, No optical zoom during movies, No HDMI out for stills, Alkalines only get 130 shots (we recommend NiMH rechargeables), Sof...
Were I one of those people who carries a purse or bag everywhere, I'd have no qualms about taking the SX120 IS with me all the time. As a purse-less person, I found myself grabbing a waist pack or a jacket on a warm day just to have the pleasure of th...
LCD hard to see in sunlight; no optical viewfinder; no wide-angle lens; slow recycle between shots, especially with flash.
Canon's10 megapixel PowerShot SX120 IS is a AA-powered pocket megazoom for the photographer on a budget. It's a slim, sexy, and lightweight 10X-optical-zoom camera with features for both beginners and advanced shooters, but its shutter lag and sho...
The PowerShot SX120 IS makes an excellent choice for a carry-anywhere compact digital camera. The extra zoom range opens up a lot of picture taking opportunities, and image quality is quite acceptable for a small sensor digital camera. Of course, noise...
Virtually identical to its year-old predecessor, the new Canon PowerShot SX120 doesn't represent a worthwhile upgrade for current SX110 owners, but it does remain an affordable and well-specified super-zoom that should appeal to both beginners and se...
Abstract: In terms of design, the SX120 harks back to the days of the popular 35mm compact cameras. It looks slightly dated, or at least ‘traditional’ may be fairer to say, with its predominantly black, plastic body that would be considered chunky compa...
