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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 720p HD Video (Red)

Compact Digital Camera

  • Capture impressive 720p HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button and zoom while shooting video
  • Large 3-inch TFT color LCD offers easy viewing even from a wide angle
  • 16 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 image processor deliver enhanced image quality
  • Powerful 16x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Smart Auto intelligently selects the proper settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations

The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Digital Camera is a compact, point-and-shoot featuring a 16 megapixel 1/2.3″ CCD sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor to produce high-resolution, well-detailed stills and HD 720p video. The processor also works to provide reduced noise levels and overall image clarity as well as power throughout the camera to enable a High Speed AF system and intelligent auto shooting modes. The built-in Canon 16x optical zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28-44

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  1. begoodorbegoodatit

    February 6, 2014 at 10:11 am

    25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great!, December 6, 2013
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    begoodorbegoodatit

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    I was sketical about buying this camera. It should be stated that I am not an owner of a DSLR or Nikon, although I’ve used those before so I know how some who may own those and buy a camera like this may be disappointed or find it less than great. I don’t really think it’s fair to rate this compared to those kinds of cameras so I am comparing it to my previous “point and shoot” camera.

    We had some traveling coming up and wanted a new camera since my current camera looks in really bad quality at night time or dim lighting (like concerts). So I opted for this camera with the Black Friday sale. I’ve taken multiple shots with this camera and my old one to see what the difference really is and I will say that this camera shoots way better. My old camera in natural light in my home would be dark, this one is naturally very bright. If I took a photo of a carrot peel with my old camera it would just look like some orange thing, whereas with this camera the carrot peel looks way brighter, the image is sharper, you can see the details such as texture or drops of water on the carrot unlike the old camera. I did go outside and try to take photos and while this does shoot better at night than my other camera, there isn’t even a night time option so I’m still having that issue of the photo comes out with the bright lights looking hazy, but it’s an improvement from the other camera we owned.

    Overall, if you just need to update your “point and shoot” then I recommend this camera. My old camera only had a 10x zoom and it was 8 MP so this was a really nice upgrade. I take photos of animals, food, and landscapes and have been really pleased with the outcome. If you own a fancy camera, you probably won’t be impressed with this camera.

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  2. tcaseyrochester "tcaseyrochester"

    February 6, 2014 at 9:49 am

    296 of 316 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great Compact point & shoot for the money, battery is a non- issue, September 27, 2013
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    tcaseyrochester “tcaseyrochester” (A Mid-Atlantic State) –

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    Technology marches on. I am an avid amateur photographer with 50+ years of experience with every film and focal plane technology ever created. This camera is my latest “pocket camera” to have with me 24/7, it’s for those unique unplanned shots that always pop up when you least expect them and when your DSLR is just not an option to lug around with you all day.

    Some have criticized the change from AA sized batteries to a Canon propriety battery pack. Hogwash. Technology is going to move forward and the use of a battery pack simply does not mean this camera is any less useful. When you travel into the great whatever with an older camera you thought ahead and took extra batteries with you. Now you think ahead and make sure your battery is charged and yes if you will be away from an outlet you take as many extra battery packs as you need. I am guilty of not thinking ahead plenty of times with the AA technology with no means of stopping into a store to buy more, this camera is no different.

    The feel and user friendliness of this camera is outstanding. The controls are simple, the instructions (PDF on-line only) are clear and easy to follow, and the image quality is great. You are not going to shoot that perfect close-up shot of a running back diving across the goal line with this camera, but for every day snapshots it offers a nice, cost effective solution to carry in your pocket every day.

    It’s not a DLSR. If you want a full featured high performance camera you’ll need to spend a lot more money!

    9/30/2013 addition- the more I use thus camera the more I like it. The autofocus feature is very fast, and images shot at max optical zoom are beyond my expectations, far superior to earlier Canon point and shoot products.

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