Canon PowerShot SX170 IS review: No AA batteries, but still good photos, features for the money
Editors' note: The design, features, and shooting options are identical between the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and the
If you hate AA batteries, but like inexpensive compacts with manual controls, the 16x zoom Canon PowerShot SX170 IS takes a good photo. Otherwise, seek out its predecessor, the SX160 IS.
The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS is a good choice for budget-conscious buyers who want to do more than point-and-shoot; thanks to its semimanual and manual shooting modes and large; comfortable controls.
Despite the switch to a rechargeable battery; the SX170 is still pretty bulky and its shooting performance is too slow for fast-moving subjects like kids and pets -- especially indoors.