Easy to use semi-compact camera with powerful zoom! (Canon Powershot SX100 IS)

Member Name: magicalfrog

Product:	Canon Powershot SX100 IS
Date:	13/08/08 (154 review reads)
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Advantages: 10x zoom, great quality, easy to use

Disadvantages: Takes AA batteries which do not last as long as lithium

I bought this camera as I wanted a compact with a powerful zoom, although this isn't as small as other cameras its still easy to put in my bag or even my pocket at a push but has the powerful zoom I wanted.
Pictures come out in a great quality even when the zoom is being used at maximum, and the macro mode produces excellent results. There is lots of different scene modes for ease of use when taking pictures e.g. sports, children, pets and even a mode specifically for aquariums which does produce quite good pictures without the need for the flash.
The only downside to this camera is that it takes AA batteries rather than being provided with a rechargable lithium battery and so doesn't last as long, however I found with a powerful set of rechargable batteries I still get a whole days worth of shooting out of the camera quite easily.
Overall I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone, Canon cameras are always ace quality and this camera definitely doesn't disappoint!

Summary: Great camera, good value!

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