Canon PowerShot SX130-IS...any opinions?

Question

I'm in need of a new camera...obviously, as my old camera has seemed to have disappeared.

I have previously owned a Nikon Coolpix S3000. I enjoyed the camera, but I didn't like how I couldn't change the manual options very much, or how I would often get a yellow tint to my indoor photos.

I have played around with the Canon and really like it's options. On the other hand, there are many other cameras (Nikons, Olympus, etc) that don't have the different manual settings, but have better mpx and the 'fun' options.

So...my question. I really like playing around with the Canon, but it doesn't have a rechargeable battery, but instead uses AA. Would this still be a good camera, or should I shop around for another in its price range, which has better mpx? Is this even a good camera? I suppose I'm just confused at the moment...

Answer 1

You should have a hard look at this, which is the first serious review from a review site I respect - note the comparisons with the Panasonic models, that are usually held up against the Canons in this class - be sure to look at the videos and comparative images:



http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SX30_IS/index.shtml



I own the SX10 IS and was interested in the SX30 enhancements but won't be buying this camera, mainly because of the purple fringe (chromatic aberration or CA) problem which seems to be much worse on it than on my existing camera. I am more interested in the next iteration of the Canon SX1, which has a CMOS sensor and seems like a better platform for that super-zoom and so many megapixels.



You seem to be mistaken about the battery: the new SX30 has a rechargeable proprietary battery - to me that's a demerit since I like my current model for being able to pop into any corner drugstore to get a set of replacement AAs whenever.



The other major concerns

- with all these super-zooms the "slow lens" can be quite a shock - as you zoom in on an overcast day, you will find your maximum aperture reduces to where you need a slow shutter and a tripod much sooner than on a camera with less magnification.

- the control wheel for setting the Manual Focus is a bit dodgy - Canon seems to be unable to fix it and the reviewer describes it a little. I have the same problem on my SX10, and am using Manual Focus much less than on my older model, although I give credit that the newer autofocus system has improved so much that it is not necessary so often.



So it's probably best in class, except for the fringing at high contrast lines, slow shutter, and manual focus adjustments.

Answer 2

I would consider Canon PowerShot SX130IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD



Technical Details

Shoot 720p HD video with stereo sound while using the optical zoom

High-powered 12x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

Scene modes like Miniature Effect for Movie and Fisheye Effect; Advanced Smart AUTO

DIGIC 4 Image Processor, with 12.1 megapixels; 3.0-inch wide LCD

Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)



http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX130IS-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNG8/?tag=%20huioe%20-20

Answer 3

i bought Canon PowerShot SX130 IS digital digital camera rather for my rubbish Olympus. i bought it specificaly to take it with me to Nepal on Everest Trek. the photos and flicks are staggering. photos are spot on, crystal sparkling. i grew to become into surprised that the battery lifetime grew to become into actual reliable. i bought 32 batteries to final me 3 weeks, 900pics/video clips later i did no longer even use 0.5 of them. I heavily propose this digital camera. Ease of use, lots of progressed settings and actual powerfull zoom (for the size) all of it makes this digital camera trully staggering fee for the money.