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Review summary: The 8-megapixel Canon SX100 IS is the first in a new range combining the advanced functionality and affordability of the 'A' series with an extended 10x optical zoom.

Pros: Extended zoom range, new design

Cons: Lack of sharpness, plasticky, handling, shutter lag

Verdict: An affordable and well specified, if slightly bulky, superzoom proposition.

Review summary: Announced on the 22nd of August 2007, the Canon Powershot SX100 IS is Canon's pocket zoom 10x optical zoom with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, VGA video recording, an 8 megapixel sensor, and it's compact enough to fit into most pockets. The SX100 ...

Pros: Very good image quality ; Good 10x optical zoom range ; Optical image stabilisation helps with zoom and low light ; Very good 2.5" screen ; Comfortable, compact, solid black body ; Orientation sensor ; Good battery life ; Focus assist light ; ...

Cons: Slow flash recharge time ; High chromatic aberations and purple fringing ; More noise than I would like to see ; Some vignetting when using the full 10x optical zoom

Verdict: The Canon Powershot SX100 IS is almost the perfect pocket camera - it has almost everything you might possibly want from a camera, and manages to fit in your pocket! The only thing missing from the features list is a wide angle lens, and the only ...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens - equivalent of 36 - 360mm (with optical image stabilization). The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS features a 2.5 inch LCD screen (no view finder), maximum aperture ...

Review summary: It's 8MP, and it has 10x optical zoom... and much more. But you'll have to think this one out

Pros: 10x zoom lens, optical image stabilization, PASM modes, good sharpness, well-implemented face detection, good macro mode, good battery life

Cons: Expensive, too large for a pocket, unreasonably high chromatic aberration, higher-than-acceptable noise content at higher ISO settings, LCD display washing out in bright light, long flash cycles

Verdict: Beginners will find the SX 100 IS a good option, since it has a variety of automatic controls and scene-mode options. It also offers a fully-manual mode that will be appreciated by more experienced users