Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Review
Image Quality and Verdict
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Review - Image Quality
Considering the large focal range of the SX220 HS, it's hardly surprising that the model suffers from slight image quality issues. There's an issue with barrel distortion throughout the focal range, while fringing is also present. Noise is well controlled throughout the lower end of the ISO settings, also though it does become a slight issue towards the higher end of the scale.
On a positive note, the SX220 HS controls the balance between shadows and highlights well, and displays a good dynamic range. Colour reproduction is also pleasing - tones are natural and muted, and lend themselves to any modification in the post production process.
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS review - Verdict
The SX220 HS is an impressive all-round travel compact which is priced competitively relative to equivalent cameras. The specification offers more than enough for the casual shooting, while HD video capture and full PASM control will satisfy those looking for something more advanced. However, there are several handling issues and niggles that detract from the overall user experience. Add to that a fair number of image quality issues and, while the SX220 HS is still a very good camera, it just misses the mark.
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April 26 17:27
Panagiotis Pantos
Good: is one of the smallest digital cameras available with a 14x optical zoom lens Bad: The camera's battery life is lower than much of the competition Comment: Excellent !!! sample video in my channel youtube.com/user/ppantos100 and pictures in flickr.com/photos/ppantos
December 28 13:59
sonu
Happy with camera quality except battery life and just felt the 16x zoom would have been great instead of 14x
January 11 16:50
Tim
Doesn't charge of USB, but otherwise a great camera. One minor problem is that with the high sensitivity, the camera rarely requires the flash indoors making fast moving subject such as children hard to capture. I got round this by using the shutter speed priority mode.
April 21 09:20
Doni
Very good compact travel camera. Good handling ( haven't experienced any issue with the dials with my big hands), fast focus and nice colour rendering. Very good pictures in low light.It allows you to take full control of your pictures ( full manual, aperture/shutter priority,flash output graduation, etc.). The pictures are sharp and show a consistent high quality. I am very satisfied with this camera and I need to find some good excuses to buy a DSLR ( I own a Nikon SLR system).