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Review summary: There's a lot of competition, but the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS certainly keeps up. It makes headway by keeping a compact size with a mighty 10x zoom lens. A full complement of manual and semimanual controls keep it in the running, and its superb photo ...

Pros: Full set of manual exposure controls ; optical image stabilisation ; electronic lens cover

Cons: Too easy to accidentally click instead of scroll when navigating ; no optical zoom in movie capture

Verdict: Though the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS produces excellent photos, other aspects of the camera -- some performance issues and operational annoyances, to name two -- dim its lustre

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, the first model in a new series launched in August 2007, pushes its way into the growing market of 10x optical zoom cameras with small bodies. It's not quite a slim-bodied point-and-shoot, nor is it a chunkier mid-range ...

Verdict: We perform a variety of image quality tests on digital cameras. Some of the prime determinants of image quality are color accuracy, dynamic range, resolution, and noise levels. Like all Canon PowerShot models released this year, the SX100 IS has ...

Review summary: The Canon Powershot SX100 IS is quite a compact, super zoom digital camera. Available in black or silver it has a full set of manual exposure controls. When it comes to picture quality it is up there with the best super zoom models. Recommended.

Pros: Picture quality - features - indoor photos - picture sharpness

Cons: Shutter lag with flash - build quality - no viewfinder

Verdict: The Canon Powershot SX100 IS is a more handy size than most other cameras with a 10x optical zoom lens. Picture quality compares well with other similar cameras and there are still plenty of features to get your teeth into. Recommended.

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, the first model in a new series launched in August 2007, pushes its way into the growing market of 10x optical zoom cameras with small bodies. It's not quite a slim-bodied point-and-shoot, nor is it a chunkier mid-range ...

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SX100 supplies impressive image quality and an admirable feature set, including a 10x optically stabilized zoom lens. Its sub-$300 price tag and Face Select tool set the camera apart from competitors and provides a strong value for ...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS joins the small yet growing breed of mid-range zooms in portable point-and-shoot bodies. Equipped with an optically stabilized 10x zoom lens, the PowerShot SX100 IS is targeted to soccer parents and Generation X-ers who ...

Pros: - 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilization - Ergonomic hand grip for better handling - Excellent color accuracy - Sharp resolution - Good performance in low-light conditions - Video - Plenty of manual control - Affordable price for a ...

Cons: - Very noisy at ISO 800 and 1600 - Poor dynamic range above ISO 80 - Slow burst rate - Scene modes separated into a menu and mode dial - Rotary control dial is too sensitive

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SX100 IS makes a solid impression. As the first in Canon's new line, the SX100 IS performs well with its optical image stabilization and updated face detection. Even more, Canon earns major innovation points for the Face Select ...