Canon PowerShot SX120 IS (Digital Compact Cameras)

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Canon PowerShot SX120 10MP Digital Compact Camera - Black

By juliana (argos.co.uk) Read the full review

Very good picture quality

Feb, 2011 2011-02-16   5

Great Zoom

By Diane (argos.co.uk) Read the full review

needed a new camera with higher pixel. this camera has a great zoom and flash is good but need to lift flash for it to work but still takes a good photo without it.

Jan, 2011 2011-01-20   5

very good

By roberto (argos.co.uk) Read the full review

hi/ everything his ok and i am very please with the prodouct and anybody should just be the same has me thanks

Jan, 2011 2011-01-20   5

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Manufacturer's Description

Ideal for family days out, the 10.0-megapixel PowerShot SX120 IS brings distant subjects into view with a 10x image-stabilized lens. Smart Auto and Easy modes allow all the family to take great shots.

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alaTest has collected and analysed 908 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom. The value for money is also appreciated. Many are less positive about the shutter and features. Reviews about the performance and battery are different.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 86 4.3

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS review

By Elias Plastiras (pcadvisor.co.uk)

The Canon 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.

Overall, we think the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is a very good value camera for anyone who wants something small and compact, yet a camera capable of taking good shots in most scenarios. It provides good range with its 10x optical zoom, and it's also...

We found a couple of issues with its build quality, but nontheless it has a reasonable price tag, it is easy to use and will suit anyone from an inexperienced user to a traveller who wants versatility in a small package.

Sep, 2009 2009-09-15   4

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS review

By Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Canon's PowerShot SX120 IS pocket superzoom falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality. Whether it's worth buying or not depends on the importance you attach to getting best-in-class photos

Easy to use ; Best-in-class photo quality ; Manual and semi-manual controls

Fewer features, slower performance and bulkier design than rivals

Characteristically of superzooms, the lens suffers from some barrel distortion -- a surprising amount in fact, given the relatively narrow-angle lens. There's magenta and purple fringing, which is noticeable mostly in shots with extreme contrast....

Colours produced by the SX120 are bright, vivid and generally excellent, and exposure is consistently good, although not without clipped highlights

Sep, 2009 2009-09-18   3.5

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Canon PowerShot SX 120 IS

By Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.in)

The feature-rich Canon SX 120 IS offers ample control, good image stabilization and most importantly, excellent image quality.

10x optical zoom ; Impressive Image Quality ; Full manual control ; Effective Image Stabilization ; Value For Money

Bulky design ; Average shot to shot time ; Average Video

The Canon SX 120 IS is a feature-rich camera offering ample control over photography. It has above very good image quality

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By Joshua Goldman (asia.cnet.com)

This long-zoom compact offers decent picture quality but lacks the features that its rivals have.

Easy to use; best-in-class photo quality; manual and semi-manual controls

Fewer features, slower performance and bulkier design than competitive models

Canon's SX120 IS falls behind the competition in every aspect except photo quality.

Sep, 2009 2009-09-15   3.5

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

By (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

The Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is a terrific camera that is characterized by its good output efficiency. First and foremost, this canon make of a camera has been further improved from last year's recent make. Last year's camera had a resolution slightly...

Apr, 2010 2010-04-16   3

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Canon Powershot SX120 IS

By Lesley Billen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Super-easy shooting but does it perform?

Despite its bulkier build and lack of HD video, the SX120 IS is a versatile camera that appeals to all levels and gives impressive results with its 10x optical zoom

Mar, 2010 2010-03-30   4

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Canon SX120 IS, Casio EX-H10 & Kodak Z950

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Enhance your pulling power. Here, we test three popular compact cameras with 10x optical zoom lenses selling for under £200.

Decent NR system; Records bright colours well; Works white balance well; Good build; Smallest camera in test; One touch video; Good colour rendition; Decent build quality; Handles noise well

Suffered with white balance

Nov, 2009 2009-11-25 No rating -0.1

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Canon Powershot SX120 IS

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In terms of picture quality this camera is difficult to beat in its class. It has a good range of features too. If this was the type of camera I was looking for I would be happy to own this model. Recommended.

Photo quality - compact body - features

Shutter delay with flash

If picture quality is the main buying point for you then you are likely to be very impressed with the Canon Powershot SX120 IS. Add in the manual exposure controls and it is hard to find a better camera of its type.

Oct, 2009 2009-10-20   4.3

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

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Compact packs 10x optical zoom lens

For pin-sharp results, the PowerShot SX120 IS features technologies that dramatically reduce camera shake and image blur. Canon's Image Stabilizer (IS), ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology work together to form a complete Anti-Blur solution. To...

DIGIC 4 also takes care of difficult lighting conditions with i-Contrast - a technology which prevents highlight blowout, whilst retaining shadow detail

Aug, 2009 2009-08-20 No rating -0.1

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS digital camera

By Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

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...

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

Despite its relatively small size, the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS digital cameras includes a 10x zoom lens and is the perfect choice for anyone who seeking a versatile camera to encompass a variety situations — such as a sight-seeing trip or a friend's...

Its picture quality is very good overall, but it does suffer from some fringing issues.

May, 2009 2009-05-15   4

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alaTest has collected and analysed 102 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 82 out of 100.

  84 Users positive 18 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 20 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from argos.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2010 to Feb, 2011. The average user rating from argos.co.uk is 98 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 10MP Digital Compact Camera - Black

Very good picture quality

very good

hi/ everything his ok and i am very please with the prodouct and anybody should just be the same has me thanks

Great Zoom

needed a new camera with higher pixel. this camera has a great zoom and flash is good but need to lift flash for it to work but still takes a good pho

Ideal bridge camera

This camera produces extremely clear images. I'd previously always gone for Fuji cameras but the photos taken with this seem far better to me, even be

  20 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from mouthshut.com. This user review was collected in 2010-01-18, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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The best feature fiilled Digital Camera

Finally a feature filled digital camera for an amateur who would like to, at times, experiment the professional side of photography Pic Quality, high

  1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2010 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 85 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

very good product with many features. it is great value sometimes it can be a bit complicated

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Very impressed with the results, especially with using the Manual setting The biggest draw-back with this is that it eats up batteries. It takes only

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Good zoom range, bright screen, AA batteries, good value Small image sensor

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

There is an idiot's setting and the screen is large Canon really should include rechargeable batteries & a higehr spec card as a standard supply with

  6 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 74 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Aug, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 75 out of 100.

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Great pics

takes great pics...loved the zoom when it was working anytime I use the flash it kills the batteries immediately, no matter what type of batteries...t

Best hand held digital. Sturdy construction w

I love this camera! I used to be an avid photographer when I was in high school and college, but standard size digital slrs are so bulky, they are not

Canon works

The canon is durable, great battery life with lithium, want better Macro (really close up shots) but for a new Digital photographer this is a great ad

This is the WORST camera i have ever used

In summary do not buy this camera very disappointed in this purchase, There are no pros for this camera to many to list

  53 Users positive 21 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from dpreview.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Apr, 2010. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 87 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Bought this cam on a whim at Wal-Mart for $199.00. Even had 2 batteries and a small SD card with it, which most cams don't include. It's built with th

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Bought this cam on a whim at Wal-Mart for $199.00. Even had 2 batteries and a small SD card with it, which most cams don't include. It's built with t

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

to be honest my construction rate was 3 but i gave 5 points becuz of mellowpaul's rating.It s not fair his or her votes. 120 IS's aperture values are

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Overall good pocket camera with a long optical zoom. Very noticeable color fringing along dark lines on light background, and EATS batteries

  11 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from pcworld.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Jul, 2010. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 80 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

I've had several cannons over the past years, this is the best, so far. Had a S2 IS which was dissapointing large screen - 10 plus zoom - like the s

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

I've had this camera for about 3 weeks. I have found it easy to use and it makes great photos. It is a little larger than some of the newer point & sh

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Takes pretty decent pictures. You won't get the sharpness of a DSLR but it's pretty good for the average/above average photographer who doesn't want t

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Great buy. Excellent image quality, even for a compact. Great manual controls. Easy handling and size. No redeye observed with flash pix No eyelevel

  4 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 83 out of 100.

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

I borrowed this camera from a friend to take photos for a concert. The zoom is great and the photos are clear once you are able to aim properly. How

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

pretty happy with it, no complaints zoom and megapixels no viewfinder

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

best zoom Nothing at this price

  3 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 38 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from abesofmaine.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from abesofmaine.com is 82 out of 100.

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Very good product [...]

Very good product[...] Easy To Use,Good Image Quality,Good Image Stabilization,Great Zoom Short Battery Life

I like it!

I think it's a good choice for beginners.It's easy to use and get good quality pictures. Easy To Use,Good Image Quality,Good Image Stabilization,Grea

I LOVE THIS CAMERA!

I purchased this camera prior to a vacation in Guatemala. I took some of the most beautiful shots I have ever taken and was not disappointed ONCE by t

Disappointing

Even with the flash raised and in use, it seems impossible to get a sharp photo with this camera. (This is in contrast with the Fujifilm camera I was

  35 Users positive 3 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 8 user reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS from dell.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2009 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from dell.com is 88 out of 100.

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GREAT

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF CANON PRODUCTS.....I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER SWITCH OVER FROM MY OLD CANON SURE SHOT WITH FILM. HOWEVER, THIS CAMERA HA

Great camera

Pros I bought this camera for my teenage daughter. I loved the price and the pictures are excellent quality as long as you use the flash. Cons I wi

Great Camera with Excellent Zoon

I bought this camera, as opposed to others, because of the 10:1 optical zoom. I was not disappointed, as it makes quite a difference in getting good p

great

great little camera. simple to use with good quality photos. Recommended by a family member and we have not been disappointed.

  7 Users positive 1 Users negative

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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS: product specifications

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Canon (See all Canon Digital Compact Cameras)

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor
AA
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Pop-up flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
Compact
Supported Flash Memory
MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCardplus/MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
4.5cm
Height
7cm
Weight
245g
Width
11.1cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
3in
Diagonal Size (metric)
7.6cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Aquarium / Beach / Fireworks / Foliage / High sensitivity / Indoor / Kids & pets / Landscape / Night scene / Night snapshot / Portrait mode / Snow / Sunset/Landscape / Portrait mode / Fireworks / Night scene / Sunset / Indoor / Foliage / Beach / Kids & pets / Night snapshot / Snow / High sensitivity / Aquarium
Flash Memory
Form Factor
SD Memory Card
Storage Capacity
128KB
Header
Manufacturer
Canon
Model
SX120 IS
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Canon PowerShot
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/2.8-4.3
Max Focal Length
60mm
Min Focal Length
6mm
Optical Zoom
10
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Colour
Black
Microsoft Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.5 / 1/2.5"/1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" )/10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 )
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Resolution
10Megapixel
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Built-in / Yes
Image Stabiliser
Optical
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Video Input
Digital Video Format
AVI / MJPEG/AVI / MJPEG
Digital Zoom
4
Face Detection
Built-in / Yes
ISO (Max)
3200
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100 / ISO 800 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 1600 / ISO auto / ISO 3200 (2Mpix)/ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 (2Mpix) / ISO 400 / ISO 80 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Special Effects
Black & White / Sepia / Neutral / Vivid / Custom Effect/Black & White / Custom Effect / Neutral / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
 None

Manufacturer's Description


Ideal for family days out, the 10.0-megapixel PowerShot SX120 IS brings distant subjects into view with a 10x image-stabilized lens. Smart Auto and Easy modes allow all the family to take great shots.

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