Digital Camera Canon Powershot Review

8 Responses to “What Is The Best Canon Powershot Camera?”

1. yessiree // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   That is hard to answer without knowing budget considerations how you want to use the camera etc. The best camera is one that you feel comfortable with and will regularly use.

2. Gary G // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   Right, some good answers here already so I’m going to look at things differently.
   Without doubt, the G9 and G10 are the flagship models of the range and will outperform the others with ease.
   This I know as I own a G9 and love it to bits.
   But the G10 has some improvements, mainly its wide angle lens that is superior to the G9 and is swaying me to upgrade as I mainly photograph landscapes and architecture.
   On the downside they are larger and heavier than the other models which makes them unable to fit in pockets easily.
   The lower cameras in the range are superb but will eventually stifle your creativity.
   The only other camera I would consider is the Panasonic LX3 which is sleeker and uses a Leica lens.

3. Max Forest // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   Depending on what you are after I would say:
   If you are looking for high end performance and what to be able to control your shots using manual settings at a high resolution (14.7megapixels), then go with the PowerShot G10…http://canon-powershot-g10.com
   If you are on a budget but still want good quality images (8 megapixels) then you can’t go past the PowerShot A590 IS…http://canon-powershot-a590-is.com
   If you want to be able to pick from a range of colors for the camera body so that you have a compact camera that looks good when you take it everywhere then try the range of PowerShot SD1100 IS. Still have 8 megapixels and come in blue, pink, gold, brown or silver.http://canon-powershot-sd1100-is.com
   If you like the SD1100 IS and are not worried about the color but would like a higher image resolution, then the SD770 IS comes in silver (or silver with black circle) but has a 10 megapixel resolution…http://canon-powershot-sd770-is.com
   So to summarize:
   - The G10 for performance
   - The A590 IS for more bang for your buck
   - The SD1100 IS for stylish looks
   Hope this helps…

4. Regall L // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   Canon Powershot SX10IS is the best for me.
   This camera is almost perfect. I’m not going to be able to add much to what the other reviewers have stated: I agree with all the good points (type of batteries it uses, easy to hold, great lenses that adapt themselves to shooting almost anything, doesn’t weight too much but, at the same time, feels solid, easy to use, the rotating LCD display, etc.).
   I cannot comment on the filming angle of the camera since I do not use it for films. I expect that, if I do use it to film something, it will be along the lines like the use of the camera that my cellular phone has: as an emergency measure only. If I need to film then I’ll get a film camera.
   Getting back to the camera: I’ve had mine for a bit over a week by now and shot over 400 photographs.
   I’m definitively NOT a power user, but I do know a bit or two regarding what constitutes a good photograph: if I like it then it’s a good one!
   This machine makes almost all shots look like good ones. If you don’t want to bother about anything, just select the AUTO function and zoom to the point of getting in the picture what you want. Period.
   If, like me, you like to tinker a little (or a lot!), it has almost all the functions that you might wish for (and, perhaps, some more that you didn’t know existed).
   When I say that it’s close to perfect it is because:
   a) The shutter cannot be programmed for a lapse greater than 15 seconds. If you want to shoot stars or some other night pictures, this might be a bit of a concern. I would have liked the shutter to be fully programmable up to infinity.
   b) The low battery alarm only comes on when you’re dangerously low on power. By then it might be too late. I would have liked a battery level indicator that tells me at all times what the level of power is so that I can take precautionary measures (like buying some more batteries ahead of time).
   c) The continuous shooting mode, when you have selected the 10 Mega pixel resolution, is slow. I was shooting a “corrida” here in México and action was a lot faster than what the machine was capable of capturing. Most certainly the 0.6 seconds that are specified need to be improved (perhaps up to 0.2 seconds or less). If someone tells me that I can get a faster response by lowering the resolution, my response would be: what’s the point of getting a lot of low resolution pictures? If I’m shooting something it’s because I’m interested in it in the first place!
   If I had to resume this machine it would go along these lines: It has almost everything that you might want but doesn’t force you to use it: it leaves you the freedom to be the type of photographer that you are.
   Canon Powershot SX10IS
   10.0-megapixel resolution for high-quality printing and flexibility when editing
   20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer; improved speed and quiet zooming
   2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD; DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection
   MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie
   Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards
   Price: $367.46 free shipping
   reference: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SX…

5. Mr LuckyGuess // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   This is a handy starting point. Every single PowerShot is on this page, along with their SLR stablemates. Only a few are reviewed on dpreview.com but you can see the full spec lists. There are also user comments for most models.http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Ca…
   If you’re looking for outstanding value right now the A590IS is going to be hard to beat. This is a group review which includes that camera…http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408budg…

6. Vintage Music // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   I wouldn’t suggest the G9 or G10, I feel they are still overpriced for what you get. As another answerer brought out I’d head straight for a super zoom. The Canon SX10 IS.
   20X optical zoom, 10 megapixels. aperture shutter priority, and image stabilizer. Has viewfinder.

7. Little F // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   Canon Powershot A590IS is great
   Thanks

8. purplegi // Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

   I have the Powershot A590IS and think its great…depends on what you want it for what features you want , how big is your budget etc….http://www.dpreview.com/