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October 2010
(76%)
68 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
13 Reviews
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The editors liked
Incredible zoom
Brilliant creative features and ease of use
Broadest focal range of any megazoom on the market
Versatile tool for a wide range of photographic applications
Easy to use and achieve good results
Extralong zoom
Easy to use
Good range of manual settings
HD video mode
Good quality pics at lower ISOs
Great focal length
Extra-long zoom
Massive zoom range. Incredibly versatile. Easy to use
Nice to handle
Nice control layout
Sleek design
Handle
Flash mount etc. stylishly integrated into camera body
Swivel LCD screen
Video mode with zoom
Goodquality sound
First off
The most staggering thing about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is that lens. With a 35x optical zoom
It's the 35mm equivalent of a 24-840mm lens – a focal range that would see you carrying bags full of incredibly pricey lenses on a regular digital SLR. Instead
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a bridge camera
With a single non-interchangeable lens. It is a great lens
However
Also packin
Ridiculous zoom
Good screen
Bags of fun and very hard to take bad shots on
The editors didn't like
Slight grey tint on auto sometimes
Costs almost as much as an entry-level dSLR
Plasticky feel
Some loss of focus towards the edges at maximum wide-angle. Images lack contrast straight out of the camera
Outdoor shots suffered from purple fringing
Slow continuous shooting mode
No RAW support
Focussing can be slow at longer focal lengths
Plastic body. Low resolution screen. No RAW shooting
Limited sensitivity (800 ISO best avoided
1600 ISO effectively useless)
Poor electronic viewfinder
Lowdefinition screen
Strong chromatic aberration in wide angle
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS suffers from lag – when turning the camera on
And waiting for it to start up – and also when shooting. It can only manage two shots per second
Which is poor if taking snaps of fast moving objects
Abstract: This is one of a long range of cameras with the ‘PowerShot’ name produced by Canon. It is also a contender for one of the best; it allows both the novice and those more advanced to get the best from it as well as from themselves....
Nice to handle, nice control layout, Sleek design: handle, flash mount etc. stylishly integrated into camera body, Swivel LCD screen, Video mode with zoom, Goodquality sound
Limited sensitivity (800 ISO best avoided, 1600 ISO effectively useless), Poor electronic viewfinder, Lowdefinition screen, Strong chromatic aberration in wide angle
The Canon SX30 IS has a revamped design that's certainly very sleek, but which doesn't necessarily do anything to improve handling. It's a good camera for taking pictures and occasionally filming videos. However, the 14-Megapixel CCD is nothing out of ...
Abstract: Though for the best image quality a digital SLR typically wins hands down at the consumer lever, attaching a whopping lens to such a device isn't always practical nor affordable. The alternative therefore is to invest in an enthusiast targeted bridge or s...
First off, the most staggering thing about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is that lens. With a 35x optical zoom, it's the 35mm equivalent of a 24-840mm lens – a focal range that would see you carrying bags full of incredibly pricey lenses on a regular digital SLR. Instead, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a bridge camera, with a single non-interchangeable lens. It is a great lens, however, also packin
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS suffers from lag – when turning the camera on, and waiting for it to start up – and also when shooting. It can only manage two shots per second, which is poor if taking snaps of fast moving objects, and the zoom lens is also slow to react.
Speed aside, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a staggering camera. If you're looking to step up from a compact, and want something that's still easy to point and shoot, but with the versatility of a DSLR, then the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is worth a look....
Extra-long zoom; easy to use; good range of manual settings; HD video mode
Outdoor shots suffered from purple fringing; slow continuous shooting mode
A great camera with a powerful zoom lens, although outdoor shots are susceptible to problems Good points Extra-long zoom; easy to use; good range of manual settings; HD video mode Bad points Outdoor shots suffered from purple fringing; slow continuous...
There's no doubt the SX30 IS is a very capable camera. It's well designed, fits comfortably in the hand and has a huge range of features, while the 35x zoom lens is a great addition. It does have its fair share of issues, though, and although many peop...
Broadest focal range of any megazoom on the market; Versatile tool for a wide range of photographic applications; Easy to use and achieve good results
Costs almost as much as an entry-level dSLR; Plasticky feel; Some loss of focus towards the edges at maximum wide-angle. Images lack contrast straight out of the camera
Canon's attempt to trump all comers in the superzoom market with the PowerShot SX30 IS and its 35x optical zoom is largely successful, although it suffers from inherent compromises and the same plasticky build that plagues its predecessors....
