Canon PowersShot SX110 IS

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowersShot SX110 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS (Black)

 

It's very easy to see the appeal of the 9-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX110 IS. It's a reasonably priced, relatively compact megazoom camera with features for casual and seasoned users alike. It also takes great photos for its class. However, as a...

First-rate photo quality; full set of manual exposure controls.

No optical zoom in movie capture; slippery body; spotty performance.

Though it's certainly a good, inexpensive megazoom camera, some aspects of the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS fall a bit short of its predecessor.

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PowerShot SX110 IS

 

The PowerShot SX110 IS from Canon is a new point-and-shoot with an impressive 10x zoom in a reasonably portable package. It shoots at 9-megapixel resolution, and offers optical image stabilization to make handheld telephoto shots practical. It didn't...

Solid but light construction with well proportioned buttons ; Excellent control scheme ; Good color and video scores ; 10x zoom

Mediocre test scores, very bad noise results ; Slow speed ; Lacking in some settings

It's big, clunky, and didn't score particularly well in our testing, but the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS has it's own particular brand of charm. The settings are a cinch to navigate due to the excellent control scheme and well designed menu system. The...

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Canon Powershot SX110 IS

 

Canon equiped the PowerShot SX110 with enhanced Face Detection technology and a Face Selector button, along with the new Face Color skin tone optimizing function, which allows users to capture the sharpest and brightest portraits. Furthermore, with the...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

 

The Canon Powershot SX110 IS is a great camera for a variety of photographers. Beginners can rely on the fully automatic mode to capture great photographs again and again. With the comfortable body and well laid out controls, the camera is easy to use,...

Sleek and versatileSolid and reliableLarge, 3-inch LCD screenEasy to navigate controls

Challenging manual mode

The sleek Canon SX110 IS camera is a go everywhere camera. You'll never...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

 

Is zoom the most important feature of a camera for you? Then you may want to pay close attention to the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS. We take a look at this camera that, according to some critics, may have sacrificed a little too much to be able to get so...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS

 

The Canon PowerShot SX110 IS straddles the line between a compact point-and-shoot and an ultra-zoom, with not quite the full magnification of the latter, nor the diminutive size of the former, but a bit of both. It packs a 10x zoom, shoots at...

The most striking feature when you look at the camera is its Rubenesque figure. It's round, a bit bulky and made of light plastic. Controls are primarily handled by an iPod-like control wheel, which makes moving through menus and browsing stored...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS Review at PhotographyBLOG

 

The Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is a new ultra-zoom camera with a 10x, 36-360mm, image stabilised lens. Replacing the previous SX100 model, the Canon SX110 IS increases the megapixel count from 8 to 9, LCD size from 2.5 to 3 inches, incorporates a more...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS Review

 

The Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is a new 9 megapixel digital camera featuring a 10x zoom lens with optical image stabilizer. Successor to the SX100 model, the Canon SX110 IS is the second camera in the SX ultra-zoom series, with the lens...

OK, so it purposefully lacks the bells and whistles of a fully-grown bridge model (or super zoom), but for those more used to 'auto everything' models it will nevertheless provide a step up, both in terms of image quality and, should they wish,...

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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS Review

 

Full-size ultrazooms offer great performance, but if you can be happy with "only" 10x zoom, the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is definitely worth a look.

Full manual controls that make sense ; Solid, stylish build ; Excellent display ; Good speed/AF performance

Battery life could be better ; Noisy shots, even at low ISOs ; Too much sharpening ; Video performance not so hot

In truth, the SX110 targets a different user than the TZ5. There are manual controls here, for starters, and the simple but well-stocked menus and solid performance of the SX110 encourage you to get out and take some shots rather than get wrapped up in...

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Canon PowerShot SX110IS

 

Canon strengthens its PowerShot range of digital cameras with the addition of a new SX "Super Zoom" model: the 9 Megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS, which replaces the popular SX100 IS. Featuring a 10x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer - plus a 3.0"...

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Product Specifications

From a 10x optical zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot, the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp, steady close-ups are easy with the powerful zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology. The slim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and you'll never miss a detail with the big, bright LCD screen.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Standard form factor
Supported Battery Form Factor:AA

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Pop-up flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / MultiMediaCardplus / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.8in
Height:2.8in
Weight:8.6oz
Width:4.4in

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

Flash Memory

Form Factor:SD Memory Card
Storage Capacity:32MB

Header

Manufacturer:Canon/FARGO Electronics
Model:SX110 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

Color:Black/Silver
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.3"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):11 mm ( 1/2.3 ) / 11 mm ( 1/2.3" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:9Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:4
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 80 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Custom Effect / Neutral / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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