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  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Huomenna

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages does more than a compact and weighs less than an SLR, good zoom, rotating LCD

    Disadvantages Disadvantages uses AA batteries

    The canon powershot SX20 is what is known as a bridge camera - they call it this because it is inbetween a compact and an SLR in both size and terms and ability. In terms of styling this camera is quite old fashioned looking and reminds me of a 90's film camera - it also (unfortunately) has that same low quality plastic feel to it which makes it look cheaper than it is. On the plus side though plastic does make the camera lighter than it would be if it had been made out of metal (not to say that this is lightweight - if you've got it in your bag you'll know about it but it is lighter than an ... more
  • 1 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    SkylineOnFire

    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Great bridge camera, wonderful optical zoom and excellent image clarity

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Terrible auto modes

    I have always brought canon over other brands, and i wasnt wrong when i got this little gem. Bridge cameras are the perfect way for an amateur photographer to advance their technique without breaking the bank. But the results when i first started shooting were the worst of any camera I have ever used. The settings on Auto mode are shocking. Truly shocking. Colours are completely un-natural and bizarrely shaded. The camera had trouble focusing on the most basic tasks, and exposures were almost random. There are a lot of menus and tweaks you have to do before this thing turns out like you expect ... more
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