Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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13 years ago
Canon PowerShot SX160 First Impressions Review
The newly released PowerShot SX160 IS replaces the older SX150 as one of Canon's affordable range of enthusiast point-and-shoots. New to the SX160 is an upgraded 16-megapixel CCD sesor (compared with the 14-megapixel unit in the SX150) and a longer 16x zoom lens.
Pros:
- Intuitive control and menu design
- A good camera to learn with
- at a fair price
Cons:
- Limited control over manual exposure
- Autofocus could be quicker
13 years ago
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
It's easy to dismiss the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS without closer inspection but doing so is definitely worth it. The large lens on the front and raised central area of the top plate give it a bridge camera look. The lens is a 16x optical zoom with image stabiliser built in.
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
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS review Review
It's easy to criticise an entry-level camera like this when you judge it on the same basis as something three or more times the price, so it's important to bear in mind that the SX160 IS costs just £165.
Pros:
- Low cost
- Long zoom
- High resolution
- Manual control options
Cons:
- Low maximum sensitivity
- Takes AA batteries
- not a rechargable one
- Noise at middling sensitivities
13 years ago
The Canon PowerShot SX160 ISis a fantastic combination of a retro look and advanced features. The camera features full manual controls along with a 16X optical zoom lens and a 16MP sensor. It also sports a 28mm wide angle lens and Optical image stabilizer that offers clear, vivid and rich results.
13 years ago
I hope to buy it now :D Its a powerful camera ...
Pros:
- High Zoom resolution
Cons:
- little sensitive i think !
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
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Canon has a long standing history of producing great cameras, one of which was 2009's Powershot SX120 IS. Since then, this point and shoot line has seen several upgrades, every year in August.
Pros:
- Excellent focal length range with smooth zoom
- Runs on AA batteries
- Dedicated button for raising flash
Cons:
- Plastic construction is obvious
- Not much of an improvement in image quality from SX150 IS
13 years ago
Image noise too much
Image noise high above ISO 200. Horrible to me for enlargements.
Pros:
- Uses aa batteries
Cons:
- Can't uses alkalines...really eats batteries
- Keep Nimh spares handy.
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
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