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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

PCWorld Rating

4.5
4.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Dec 15, 2009

Pros

  • Superb battery life
  • Color Accent mode and super macro setting
  • 20X-optical-zoom lens (28mm to 560mm)
  • 720p HD video recording

Cons

  • Slow burst mode (almost a second between shots)

Bottom Line

The SX20 IS's image quality, powerful lens, battery life, and versatile features should satisfy most advanced photographers--except fast-action shooters.

PCWorld's Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Coverage
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