Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon SX20 IS review, find out how the SX20 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Review posted 10/05/2009Canon has upgraded the popular SX10 IS from last year with the all new SX20 IS. This powerful digicam offers the latest in Canon technologies, like a 12-megapixel image sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, lens-shift optical image stabilization, SmartAuto exposure mode, i-Contrast, Face

It's now more than a year since we published our last superzoom group test and despite the hype surrounding mirrorless system cameras such as Micro Four Thirds or the Sony NEX, and the fact that entry level DSLRs are becoming more and more affordable, superzoom cameras are as popular with consumers as ever. It is easy to see why. The combination of a large zoom range from wideangle to super telephoto, DSLR-like ergonomics and an attractive price point guarantee that these cameras appeal to a very broad audience.

A high-resolution, 20x zoom digicam that offers a wide range of adjustable controls plus 720p HD video recording with stereo soundtracks.Replacing the PowerShot SX10 IS at the top of Canon's super-zoom range, the PowerShot SX20 IS has higher resolution than its predecessor and includes the ability to record video clips in widescreen, high-definition (1280 x 720 pixel) format. Otherwise, little has changed in the new model. With its SLR-like styling and large hand-grip, the SX20 IS is targeted at photo enthusiasts who want a cheaper, more compact camera for travelling - or even everyday use.

World Exclusive! This is the first online review of the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS super-zoom camera. Featuring a 20x wide-angle zoom lens, 12 megapixels, 2.5 inch tilting LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, external flash hotshoe, HD video recording and full range of shooting modes, the compact Canon SX20 sounds like a thinking photographer's dream. Read our in-depth review of the Canon SX20 IS to find out if it lives up to expectations...

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

This new Canon PowerShot has a huge 20x zoom and offers excellent low-light shooting

I’m fairly familiar with the PowerShot cameras so was keen to see a model with a maxi zoom lens. There is a lesser specked model — the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS — but I figured the adventurous might be curious about this more capable sibling. Now get this straight: the camera is a bit on

Canon SX20 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-560 mm F2.8-5.7 lens. Read our SX20 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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A classy camera that puts in a solid performance, but lacks the stand-out features to push it into the lead