Canon Powershot SX1 IS
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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This camera is ranked
- 7th of 61 in Extended Zoom
- 14th of 97 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 19th of 74 in Canon
- 9th of 82 in $350 - $600
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Editors' Comments
[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: 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
- Q: Is the canon SX 1 IS actually the next camera after the S 5 IS? Just thought it was strange as to why it is called SX instead of S?
- A: I think originally there was a possibility of the S6 being released, or at least there were rumors about it. read more
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Open Questions for the SX1 IS
- Q: Will we be seeing support for Canon Raw files in Photoshop?
- 3 points for best answer - 3 replies
- 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
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