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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Pro Reviews

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The SX1 is an impressive stills camera and an even better video camera. However, you'll need to use it regularly in both modes to justify spending this much, in which case the video mode's sluggish autofocus and lack of manual exposure may prove frustrating.

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Apr 22, 2009

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ITreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We found this camera available online for considerably less than its £589 SRP, and although it is still expensive for a non-DSLR camera, the range of new technologies, solid design, far reaching zoom and Full HD movie capability should ensure the SX1 IS has a legion of fans.

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Mar 09, 2009

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

When the SX1 IS was announced, three things set it apart from it its older brother, the SX10 IS: a CMOS sensor, true HD movie capability and a RAW shooting option. Well, four things if you count a significantly higher MSRP.

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May 04, 2009

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The £455 can buy you a DSLR with a couple of good lenses. But then, don’t make the mistake of comparing the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS (an advanced point and shoot) to an SLR – the SX1’s stupendous zoom and HD video recording cannot be got in an SLR at this price, and not to mention the SX1’s relative light weight and compactness. Nevertheless, had the SX1’s price been less steep, it would have obtained a higher score - good as it undoubtedly is.

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Mar 25, 2009

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We have some minor gripes with the Canon PowerShot SX1 - including its high price - but it's one of the best superzoom cameras you can buy.

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May 29, 2009

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The PowerShot SX1 IS comes closer than any other compact still camera to matching the video capabilities of a dedicated HD camcorder, and no doubt there are some people out there who will find the 4fps continuous mode very useful for something or other, but the loss of high-ISO picture quality is a sacrifice few will be willing to make, especially on a camera costing nearly £400.

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Feb 04, 2009

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It's an excellent mega-zoom for the photographer willing to learn its idiosyncrasies and spend $600.

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Jul 28, 2009

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Steve's Digicams‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon has produced one awesome digital powerhouse, that can be used by anyone! The SX1 is a perfect 'bridge' camera that fills the gap between consumer point-n-shoots and entry-level dSLR systems. While the price is close to a dSLR kit, there are several features you will not get on most dSLRs at this price point, like the 20x optical zoom, image stabilization, a 2.8-inch articulating LCD, full HD movie mode, etc. This model offers outstanding performance in both single and continuous capture modes as well as awesome image quality.

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Apr 13, 2009

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Among long zooms the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS distinguishes itself for its solid build and full features, including a DIGIC IV image processor, 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, 20x zoom lens with 4x digital zoom, articulated LCD, Raw captures, 1080 HD movie captures, and a remote control.

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Oct 22, 2009

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

So what do you truly get for £160 more than the already competent 4/5 scoring SX10 IS? You get a CMOS rather than CCD chip, high definition movies rather than the standard definition 640x480 pixels found on most compacts, a remote control included in the box, an LCD sporting widescreen dimensions, and the ability to connect the camera up to an HDTV via High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) – though the required cable is an optional extra.

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Jan 14, 2009

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon’s PowerShot SX1 IS has justifiably become one of the most talked-about super-zoom cameras on the market today. It takes the already capable PowerShot SX10 IS with its powerful 20x zoom and articulated screen, but swaps the sensor for a CMOS version which can deliver both HD video recording and fast continuous shooting.

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Feb, 2009

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infoSync World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Will full 1080p video and RAW shooting catapult the SX1 IS past last year's SX10 IS?

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Feb 27, 2009

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In the right situations it can produce nice results, especially if your intended use is for small prints or web galleries. And for some users it will offer the right balance of versatility, features and size to justify the high price. But at this price point, and with low end DSLRs coming down in price all the time, we don't think there'll be many such users, especially since you can get almost all the same features in a much cheaper package (in the SX10 IS).

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Mar 27, 2009

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A top megazoom option, the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS offers a 20x zoom lens and HD video, which you can't get in a similarly priced dSLR, and delivers more features and slightly better performance and photo quality than the cheaper SX10 IS.

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Apr 27, 2009

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