Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 14x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: SX230HS - BK
Color: Black
Product features:
- Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access
- Remember where you were and when your pictures were taken with a GPS tracker that records your location, and a logger
- Powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations
- 12.1 effective megapixels, 1/2.3-inch high-sensitivity CMOS; 14x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 10 4 GB Secure Digital Card
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 16GB Secure Digital Card
- AmazonBasics 8 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card
- AmazonBasics 21-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 14x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
Customer Review: Looks to be a winner for vacation pictures.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm going to the UK in June for two weeks, so I wanted to buy a new camera. Like many people, I was debating between Canon's S95 and the SX230. I chose the SX230 for the following reasons:
-- ZOOM! Many photographers claim that zoom is overrated, that you should always "zoom with your feet". That's good advice, but think about those times when you're at a crowded tourist attraction and you can't get right up to your photographic target. Sometimes you may want to take a picture of something really high up. Also, it can allow you to achieve the illusion of closeness in your shots without disturbing the scene.
-- 1080p video with optical zoom. S95 has 720p with digital zoom only. Most people won't need a dedicated camcorder if they get this camera.
-- Picture quality. Yes, the S95 has the best picture quality, and that f2.0 lens in low light can't be beat. However, the picture quality of the SX230HS is very good, and the high-sensitivity sensor makes up for a lot of the shortcomings of the slower lens. If you're upgrading from an Elph that was made 3-4 years ago, you'll be really impressed.
-- Size. Where else can you get all of these benefits in such a small size? It's not that much bigger than an S95, though it's significantly larger than some of the new Elphs. However, I don't need a featherweight camera. The SX230 fits in most pants pockets or in a belt case. I use this one:
Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black)
-- It's made in Japan at an actual Canon factory.
Now for the downsides.
-- Battery life isn't as good as my old SD950IS, even though it uses the same battery (NB-5L). For my vacation I'll be taking the battery that came with my camera, the one from my old camera, and another one that I just ordered from Amazon.
-- The location of the popup flash doesn't bother me too much. However, it tries to pop up every time the camera is turned on, and I wish that it would pop up only when needed.
-- Focus speed could be a little faster, but it's not too much a problem if you half press before shooting. No point and shoot is going to be lightning quick; for fast action you need an SLR.
-- Auto Mode seems to favor ISO 400 in the dark, even with flash enabled.
-- It's a little pricey for a point and shoot in 2011. Normally I would wait for the price to go down a little bit, but I wanted the camera for my upcoming trip in June.
It's not #1 at anything; the S95 has better image quality, the SX30 has more zoom, and the Elphs are smaller. However, I don't think you're going to find a better mix of features in this form factor.
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Description of Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 14x Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and 1080p Full-HD Video (Black)
Travel the world with the new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera. It's the first Canon PowerShot to come with GPS technology that'll automatically tag your photos with time and locations. You can even view all the photos' locations on a map by using special bundled software. And with amazing features, such as the HS SYSTEM, 12.1 Megapixels, 14x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 1080p Full HD Video, the stylish PowerShot SX230 HS is your essential traveling companion.Experience the Power.Digital Cameras
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