Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review
Verdict
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS review - Verdict
The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a very capable and affordable mid-range zoom compact camera. Its 12x optical zoom (28-336mm) lens with image stabilisation is great in use and having HD video is an extra bonus. The overall specification is top quality for the sub-£180 price point, though the final build quality and relatively bulky size may be deemed less attractive than some of the (more expensive) competition.
The overall image quality is a little bit of a let down when inspecting more closely, though the combination of lens capability and lower-ISO sensitivity can make for great day to day shots - just avoid the higher ISO settings.
12x zoom compacts tend to not come in at a more affordable price point and the SX130 is well laid out, easy to use and certainly comes recommended.
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August 11 01:12
Thanks Anyway
I wish you would have taken a portrait and a close up of something. The test photos were blurry and awful.
November 15 21:14
Tony P
Does this camera have a underwater mode?
January 18 22:50
John Hughes
Sanyo Eneloop batteries work excellently in this camera - long life!
February 13 01:32
Bataillon
You give the Lumix TZ10 19 points for image quality and the Canon SX130 15 points for image quality. I own both cameras and usually prefer the pictures from the Canon SX130.