Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Digital Camera Review

You can think Canon PowerShot SX10 IS mega zoom digital camera like a newer and next version of PowerShot S5 IS. Canon SX10 has a similar appearance to older model which we mentioned. But new model’s weight is heavier than latest model. However, you will realize new model relieve this. In new model, because of competing with another brand, there is a 20x optical zoom objective instead of 12x zoom objective in latest model. In addition to, digital camera resolution advance to 10 megapixels from 8 megapixels. What’s more, as against value, observing a bigger displaying sensor is a nice situation.

Canon PowerShot SX10IS mega zoom digital camera

Canon PowerShot SC10 IS one of digital cameras which are named as mega zoom digital camera. This product category became very popular long since and this situation isn’t gainless. Digital cameras, like Canon SX10 IS, almost created a great combination. This cameras’ compact body and wide optic zoom distance features making all kind of photo taking scenes easier. These models are different from SLR models with sensor formats. Negative differences which are connected with sensor format can be realized in high resolutions and high ISO values.

Which one you should choose: Digital SLR or Mega zoon digital camera?

In this case, if we are mentioning about image quality, digital SLR products are more advantageous. In despite of a lot of improvement, difference between two product categories is going on. In this way, answer of which product category we should choose is so clear. Main problem is your choices about usage. Easy usage or quality?

Usage:

General Mod Face and multi function control button

Canon SX10 IS mega zoom have a user friendly navigation On the top of camera, wide general mode interface which can be used easily. AUTO mode is most known mode is placed there. This interface represents you to have direct access to photo modes. In A/S mode, displaying diaphragm and taking speed is a really nice specification. You can adjust diaphragm and taking speed easily and fast by pressing button which replaced center of function key. In SCN mode, different scene modes are giving very nice results, too. These scenes are viewed on top right side and user can look around them.

Canon PowerShot SX10 FUNC Button

If you used a compact Canon digital camera before, you know FUNC button possibly. With this shortcut, you can adjust some important settings immediately like ISO, white balance, image quality, exposure, etc. According to main progress, these settings are positioned vertically. Control buttons are very useful. With these buttons you can take easy adjusting camera settings. Otherwise, you can view these settings in display. You can set this optioned with button which is on the back side of camera.

Structure:

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 20x Zoom Objective

An optical view fixer is integrated in front side of camera. Almost, 20x zoom objective is covering front side of camera. Except AF helper light other structure elements are very similar to S5 IS model. Connection inputs are positioned in the grip side of camera. If you don’t have long fingernails, it can be hard to open this sides cover. Memory card slot is not replaced together with AA battery side. It’s positioned in sideward separately. Naturally, Canon PowerShot SX10 IS mega zoom digital camera supports SD and SDHC memory cards so you can upgrade your memory up to 32 GB.

As second alternative, above the LCD screen an electronic viewfinder is replaced. It’s depend on personal choices but I think, usage of digital 2.5” LCD will be more. With multiple control button you will adopt menu navigation quickly and you can reach ISO, white balance, exposure, file format, etc settings directly. At first look, all of other buttons work well and they are well designed for usage.

Canon SX10 IS 2.5” LCD Display

Most of camera’s back side is covered with 230,000 pixelled resolution and 2.5” LCD screen. LCD screen size can be better. We think it could be better having 2.7” or 3” size LCD. LCD screen is free angled and very attractive. This specification is supplying camera a positive worth.

Settings:

Real Sensor Sensitivity

When you compare technical specifications and real datas, results will affect you. In these review results, generally, 25%-30% deviation can be seen. But in DIWA labs we realized that, result of appraisals nearly equal to specifications. In ISO 80 review, ISO 71 value has been obtained as a result Another In all reviews, ISO values has given nearly equal results to real values. Only in ISO 1600 review a 6 percent of loss has been recorded. Mostly, In this reviews most of results have deviations which based on manufacturer’s image signal/ noise ratio fix needing. However, there isn’t a situation in this camera model like we mentioned.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Objective

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera’s 20x optical zoom objective has a small stepped f/2.8 – f8.0 diaphragm interval. In DIWA lab, one of the reviews is about centered and edging sharpness. In 28 mm wide angle with f/2.8 diaphragm value, blur in photo have seen, in f/4.0 centered sharpness is great. But in telephoto scenes edging sharpness is not as well as centered sharpness. In highest diaphragm value (f/8.0) little blur has been seen clearly. On the other hand, review results showed zoom function have a wonderful performance.

Memory and Battery:

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS – JPEG Image Files

Canon SX10 IS digital camera’s SD and SDHC support is enough for memory support. You can save a lot of video and photo in your storage card. Three compression technique is applied only photos. With highest resolution and latest compression image size is 4.5 MN. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS camera is supporting 640×480 video recording. Unfortunately there is no HD support. In general looking 2 GB SD card will be useful and enough for you. You won’t need a speedy memory card if don’t record in highest speed. Canon SC10 IS digital camera has 1.4 fps recording speed so if you are an action photographer, it won’t be a useful choice for you.

Canon SX10 IS and AA Type Battery Usage

Canon SX10 IS is working with 4 AA batteries. Canon package contents usually include 4 AA batteries and an optional recharge device. In addition to, you can buy a fast recharge tool or you can prefer AA alkaline batteries for an easy choice. According to CIPA reviews, you can take 340 photos with LCD usage. However, practical situations and CIPA reviews are usually shows different. So this photo count can reduce down to 260 photos.

Result:

Canon SX10 IS and Camera’s target customer

Canon SX10 IS is a great camera for practical using. Clearly, because of simple using, we can say, this camera is targeting wide customer mass. If you are an no experienced user or not, camera presents you simple usage navigation and this makes camera more acceptable. Navigation is east to understand. If you have problem about this, user guide will be helpful and enough.

Canon SX10 IS: Ideal for multiple targeted photos

Some of situations are creating negation situations. Except these problems, this camera model is a good candidate for a mega zoom leadership. Now, it’s only depended on end user. If we will be fair, technical reviews are showing cameras negative specifications clearly. But sometimes technical previews don’t give right results against real conditions. Camera’s general quality and speedy response timing with user friendly navigation is making itself an ideal digital camera.

Specifications of the PowerShot SX10 IS

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