Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera

 4.17 (18 reviews)

The classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.

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Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-Inch Articulating LCD
Discover the HD difference. With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it’s got a high-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.The PowerShot SX20 IS is equipped with many of the same features as a higher-end camera: an ultra-powerful zoom, eye-popping resolution and advanced picture-improving technology. 12.1 megapixels of resolution gives your photography incomparable depth and ensures that any section of any shot can be enlarged and cropped with no loss in quality when you edit the image even if you choose to print the image. It can create crisp, clear 13 x 19-inch posters.more 		Amazon Marketplace
$549.00

Product Description

The classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.

Product Specification Chart

Product MPN
MPN
SX20
Image Quality
Image Resolutions
640 x 480
Camera Resolution
12.4 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type
CCD
Lens
Macro Focus Range
3.9 in. (w) / 3.9 - 19.2 in. (t)
Focus Type
Autofocus
Focus Range
19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
Focal Length
5 - 100 mm
Interchangeable Lens
Not Interchangeable Lenses
35mm Zoom Lens
28 - 560 mm
Optical Zoom
20x
Flash
ISO Speeds
Auto
Flash Type
Built-In & External
Flash Functions
Flash Off
Included Features
Built-in Microphone
With Built-in Microphone
Self Timer
2 Sec.
Interfaces
Video Interface
Video Out
Interface Type
USB 2.0
Dimensions
Weight
1.24 lb.
Width
4.88 in.
Height
3.48 in.
Depth
3.42 in.
Key Features
Features
Image Stabilization
LCD Screen Size
2.5 in.
HD Recording Format
720p (HDTV)
Camera Type
Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
Resolution
12.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom
20x
Digital Zoom
4x
Weight
1.24 lb.
Video
Video Resolutions
320 x 240
Video Format
HD (High Definition)
Max Movie Length
Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed
30 fps
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
15 - 200 sec
White Balance
Auto
Frames Per Second
1 Frames
Aperture Range
f2.8/f5.7 (w/t)
Storage
Compression Type
JPEG
Compression Modes
Fine
File Size (Low Res.)
0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type
Multimedia Card
File Size (High Res.)
3.01 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Screen Resolution
230,000 pixels
Viewfinder
Digital
LCD Protected Position
With LCD Protected Position
Power Supply
Battery Life
340 Images
Battery Type
4 x AA Batteries
Miscellaneous
Family Line
Canon PowerShot
Included Accessories
4 x AA Batteries
Product ID
88067442
UPC
4960999645605

Product Reviews

Canon SX20is a lot of camera for not a lot of price
from exorimadreamer on Thursday, December 01, 2011
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 great features for the price good results in good light
 Cons:
 poor low light performance build quality is not great
Bottom Line: I took a lot of pictures with my SX20 before it died and got some really nice results. Don't expect the camera to last forever though.
Review: The Canon SX20is will always have a special place in my heart, it is the camera who made me fall in...
Great Entry Level Professional Camera
from waterbaby737 on Sunday, December 12, 2010
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 20x zoom, 28mm wide angle, solid build, features, face detection, resolution, price
 Cons:
 takes AA batteries
Bottom Line: This camera has been a great investment. It is great for the weekend warrior or someone looking to get into photography professionally.
Review: This is a great entry level professional camera for the photographers going from a point and shoot t...
A great camera that allows you to expand on your photo taking
from flamingopossum on Friday, September 10, 2010
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Nice finish, good build quality, big time zoom
 Cons:
 glitches from new, zoom while in movie mode, size
Bottom Line: It does more then enough to keep me happy and gives me enough flexability to learn new skills with.
Review: I had been looking at camera's for a long time and was sure that I was going to buy the most feature...
LOVE this camera. great investment
from amandaec on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 lightweight, easy to use, amazing zoom, shots come out great.
 Cons:
 Flash could be better in dark areas.
Review: Great for concerts or outdoors. Easy to use, pics come out beautiful, and the amazing zoom is a bonu...
The worst digital Point n Shoot I've used in 10 years
from ingoditrust on Thursday, July 29, 2010
1.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 nice size uses AA batteries
 Cons:
 uses AA batteriesNo RAW modeno threads for filerspoor image qualitylots of jpeg artifacts
Bottom Line: Quality just really isn't there. Much better choices are out there from Canon and others.
Review: A friend of mine bought this for me for a new walk around digital camera. By day,I'm a professional...
Great Camera for the $$
from thegog on Friday, March 05, 2010
4.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 Pictures come out remarkable, when lighting is adequet.
 Cons:
 pop-up flash not strong enough.
Bottom Line: If your dow't want to get into DSLR yet, and spend the extra $$$, this is the camera for you!
Review: I wasn't ready for a DSLR, or at least wanted to go for a Super Zoom camera before I ventured into t...
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 12-Megapixel Digital Camera with 20x Zoom, HD Video and HDMI
from dkozin on Monday, October 05, 2009
5.0 / 5.0
 Pros:
 20x zoom, 28mm wide angle, solid build, features, face detection, battery life, resolution, price
 Cons:
 Use of 4 AA batteries
Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is a great update on the already impressive SX10 and is an excellent choice if you need a camera with a monster...
Review: As with most technology products, digital cameras are getting more capable and less expensive. Argua...