Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review

Pros

• Capable zoom, manual focus ability, image stabilisation, 720p HD movie

Cons

• No Raw files, JPEG artifacts from processing, build quality doesn’t outshine competitors

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.