8.7 out of 10

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

 

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Best Price: $199

  • User Score (926)
    8.4 8.4 from 926 reviewers
  • Expert Score (23)
    7.9 7.9 from 23 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    7.7 7.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (73)
    9.4 9.4 from 73 reviewers
  • Features (42)
    8.7 8.7 from 42 reviewers
  • Ease of use (42)
    8.6 8.6 from 42 reviewers
  • Performance (22)
    8.9 8.9 from 22 reviewers
  • Picture quality (58)
    9.1 9.1 from 58 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    7.3 7.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (5)
    6.2 6.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    6.9 6.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (36)
    9.6 9.6 from 36 reviewers
  • Video quality (7)
    8.6 8.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (20)
    8.5 8.5 from 20 reviewers
  • Portability (16)
    8.5 8.5 from 16 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    15 March 2010

    Canon’s PowerShot SX120 IS is a marvel for anyone who wants a small camera with a big lens, as well as excellent low-light shooting capabilities. It’s perfect for almost any photo situation, including concerts and parties; and when you take into account its $399 price tag, it’s a very good purchase. Read more

    • Compact size with a 10x zoom, very good low-light performance, reasonable video mode, f/2.8 lens
    • Build quality could be better, noticeable chromatic aberration

  2. PhotoReview

    8.5/10
    18 September 2009

    Canon's PowerShot SX120 IS hits the market as the third in a series of affordable digicams with 10x optical zoom lenses and P, A, S and M shooting controls that began in 2007 with the release of the SX100 IS. Each update has involved a minor increase in sensor resolution plus some small tweaks to the body design and functionality. The on-going market position is unchanged; this camera is targeted at consumers who want a cheap, long-zoom camera. Read more

  3. Buy-n-Shoot.com

    Buy-n-Shoot.com
    6.8/10
    27 October 2009

    In terms of design, the SX120 harks back to the days of the popular 35mm compact cameras. It looks slightly dated, or at least ‘traditional’ may be fairer to say, with its predominantly black, plastic body that would be considered chunky compared to the myriad of slim, streamlined units currently available (many from Canon themselves). Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: davinder, CNET
    16 March 2010

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The PowerShot SX120 IS combines a powerful Canon 10x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of camera shake and blur, giving you crisp shots, even at high zoom. Offering point and shoot simplicity or full manual control, and featuring Canon’s DiG!C 4 processor, the PowerShot SX120 IS is the perfect all round camera ensuring you’re ready for every shot.

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