Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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12 years ago
Excellent Camera for the Price
I purchased this for my wife, who didn't want the bulk of an expensive DSLR but wanted more than a simple pocket camera. This certainly fits the bill, with a wide range of features and excellent image quality.
13 years ago
After receiving the camera I found it very easy to use. It does use up AA batteries quickly and the flash takes a while to charge up, whcih will cause a missed shot it you do not plan it. But the easy, size, functions, and price and excellent. Received it after ording within 3 days.
13 years ago
A much better camera than I thought it would be!
For the past 2 years I looked at the Canon SX-series cameras, but being a person who can only be happy with a lithium-battery camera, I shied away from these. So I finally went for it after reading the AA battery life is getting better.
13 years ago
Great camera. Takes great pictures.
Great camera. Takes great pictures. Love the zoom. Size of preview screen is great. Love that it takes 2AA batteries and not a rechargeable one. Only thing I would change is the manual flash - you have to remember to push the button to pop up the flash and then wait for it to be ready.
Pros:
- Love the zoom
- Size of preview screen is great
- Love that it takes 2AA batteries and not a rechargeable one
Cons:
- The manual flash - you have to remember to push the button to pop up the flash and then wait for it to be ready
13 years ago
Great Gift
Great gift...was very much loved!
Pros:
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
13 years ago
Great camera & interface, AA battery life still an issue
Until Canon gets it together & fixes it's battery sensor so that perfectly good AA batteries are not seen by its cameras as discharged, I can't give this item 5 stars. That said, I'm incredibly impressed by the SX160 user interface, usability & functionality.
13 years ago
The PowerShot-Cameras from the SX110 IS to SX120 IS to SX150IS to Latest SX160IS
Once again, before a major trip we purchase another camera.
Pros:
- The Image Stabilizer is awesome! Great zoom too!
Cons:
- If I read correctly the apature doesn'
- t open as large as the SX 150 IS
12 years ago
Happy with this product
I have the Canon Rebel but can't always take it with me so I purchased this one for conferences, etc. No complaints other than I was hoping for more settings (night time, etc.
Pros:
- Compact easy to use
Cons:
- Wish It Had More Settings
12 years ago
Much better than expected
I spent 25 years as a professional wedding/portrait photographer so was not expecting much from any digital camera, much less a so called point & shoot. However, I was, and am, happily surprised with my SX160 IS. Image quality, even in auto mode, is so much better than expected.
13 years ago
Canon Powershot SX160 IS Review
The Canon Powershot SX160 is described as family friendly, and takes two AA batteries. It features full manual controls, as well as an Auto mode, scene modes, and creative effects. The camera records 720p video, with stereo sound and allows the use of the optical zoom while recording.
Pros:
- 16x optical zoom lens
- Improved design over previous model
- Manual controls
- AA batteries readily available
- Excellent macro performance
- Good colour and white balance performance
Cons:
- Low resolution 3 inch screen
- Lacks auto panoramic mode
- Shorter battery life with Alkaline batteries
- Noise performance above ISO200
- Slow flash charge
3.8
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