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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera

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  • B&H # CAPSSX30
  • Mfr# 4344B001

Product Highlights

  • 35x Zoom Lens (24-840mm Equivalent)
  • Zoom Framing Assist for Telephoto Photos
  • 14.1MP High Resolution
  • 2.7" Wide Vari-angle LCD Display
  • 720p HD Video With Stereo Sound
  • Use Stabilization & Zoom for Video
  • Advanced Smart AUTO for 23 Situations
  • Optical Image Stabilizer for Sharp Pix
  • Powerful DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries

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Canon's PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera raises the bar for optical zoom lenses--way, way up. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a 35x, 24-840mm equivalent, zoom lens, taking you from a true wide-angle to an ultra telephoto suitable for wildlife and sports photography and, who knows, maybe even pictures of the stars (just kidding about the astronomy pix, kids). And it comes with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer so you'll be able to capture great shots even at super telephoto focal lengths without unseemly camera shake. A Zoom Framing Assist makes it easy to follow a moving subject, even using the super telephoto. 

The lens uses a double-sided aspherical glass-molded lens, an ultra-high refraction index lens, enhanced negative refractive power, and UD glass to correct wide-angle distortion and suppress chromatic aberration. With 14.1MP, you'll get high resolution pictures, whether you're shooting landscapes, pictures of the kids, or those 2 blue herons on the other side of the lake. 

The high resolution 2.7" Vari-Angle display screen makes it easy to frame and playback your photos and video--that's right, you also get gorgeous 720p HD video, which can be shot using image stabilization and full zoom, with stereo sound. There's also Advanced Smart AUTO, which recognizes and sets optimal settings for 23 pre-defined shooting situations. Canon's proprietary DIGIC 4 Image Processor delivers faster, more accurate noise reduction for better image quality, even at high ISO ratings. This little beauty is ready to go out and play.

35x Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Canon's first high-powered 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (24-840mm equivalent in 35mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake to achieve amazing images whether you are up close or far away. Using the new Zoom Framing Assist button aids the user in tracking and capturing subjects during super telephoto photography.
Vari-Angle Display
Large 2.7-inch wide Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing.
Allows for External Flash
Besides for its built-in pop-up flash, this camera also features a flash hot shoe, which allows for use of a more powerful external flash. This can greatly increase the quality of your images.
Expanded Movie Modes
Shoots superb 720p HD video with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, and then view them with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV. Dynamic mode enables users to use the Optical Image Stabilizer while shooting video in the wide-angle setting, and the Optical Zoom is now available while shooting video.
Smart Auto
Advanced Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 23 predefined shooting situations, such as Sports, Smart Shutter that recognizes and captures a smile in your subject, misses a blink, and knows when you step into a self-timer shot, Super Vivid colors, Low Light, Poster, Color Swap, the popular Fisheye and Miniature effects, Beach, Snow, Foliage, Fireworks, plus Stitch Assist for awesome panoramas.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
This classically-styled camera has a powerful DIGIC 4 Image Processor and 14.1 megapixels, which makes it a perfect device for any shooter.
Improved Power
For the first time, this camera comes with Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which makes powering up simple.
My Colors
Customize your photos by controlling the colors with Vivid, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin, Darker Skin, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red and Custom Color.
Imaging
Resolution Effective: 14.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 14.5 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" CCD
File Formats Still Images: JPEG
Max Resolution 14MP: 4320 x 3240
Image Stabilization Optical, 3-Way
Optics
Lens EFL: 4.3-150.5 mm (35mm equivalent: 24-840 mm)
Aperture: f/2.7 (W) - 5.8 (T) to f/8
Zoom Optical: 35x
Focus Range Normal: 2" (5.08 cm) - Infinity
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80-1600
Shutter 15 - 1/3200 sec
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: AE Lock
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Burst Rate Up to 1.3 fps at 14.1 MP
Self Timer 2 Sec, 10 Sec
Interval Recording Not Specified By Manufacturer
Remote Control None
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync
Effective Flash Range 1.6 - 19' (0.49 - 5.79 m)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Memory
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
MMC
MMCplus
Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video
Video Clip Length Up to 20 Minutes
Viewfinder/Display
Screen 2.7" LCD Rear Screen (230000 pixels)
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 10 - 90%
Power
Battery NB-7L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
AC Power Adapter ACK-DC50 (Optional)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.84 x 3.64 x 4.24" / 12.29 x 9.25 x 10.77 cm
Weight 21.2 oz / 601 g

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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera
 
4.5

(based on 275 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (152)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (107)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (175)
  • Zoom range/performance (174)
  • Good image quality (159)
  • Image stabilization (129)
  • Large clear LCD (120)

Cons

  • Lag / shutter delay (32)
  • Poor image quality (11)
  • Poor flash (10)
  • Short battery life (9)
  • No image stabilization (6)

Best Uses

  • Travel (145)
  • Family photos (140)
  • Landscape/scenery (140)
  • Wildlife (102)
  • Sports/action (74)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (84), Casual photographer (76), Semi-pro photographer (24), Pro photographer (8)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (170), Yes (20)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

It's more and better than I expected

I lost my little Canon point-and-shoot back-up travel camera and looked to replace it. My use is mostly nature, wildlife and landscape photography as a sophisticated amateur, plus some people pictures both close up...Read complete review

I lost my little Canon point-and-shoot back-up travel camera and looked to replace it. My use is mostly nature, wildlife and landscape photography as a sophisticated amateur, plus some people pictures both close up and long range. I print to 11X17 on some occasions and crop images for enlargement, so a high number of pixels is important. Same, since images are often projected on large screen. Accurate color is important, too, but I can tolerate a little image distortion. I don't try to cure bad images, but do Photoshop some for exposure, contrast, and minor color tweaking. I test new equipment with home-made setups before taking it into the field.
I discovered the SX30 on this website and was impressed with the X35 optical zoom without loss of other features and decided to move up a notch, mostly because of the telephoto close to what I have for an SLR. I'm glad I did. I discovered that the new XS30 has more features on the menus than I had imagined, almost as many and varied as my favorite SLR cameras. Some are not easily accessed since getting to them is not intuitive, but I'm still learning. This is an objection since the user manual is on disk. I've printed a hard copy of parts so I can use some of the customizing features when overseas without access to a computer.
The automatic white balance works well enough for most work, but having custom white balance available is great. I have a home-made color chart I made for testing new films (I sure miss Kodachrome!) with a wide range of colors and surface textures and have been able to easily get images with the SX30 that reproduce the colors when printed. An unexpected feature on the camera is the ability to selectively intensify some colors at the time of shooting, such as emphasizing green to enhance foliage, or red for sunsets. Having the option of bracketing exposure is also useful for getting good color and evaluating it in the field (as well as you can on the on-camera screen).
I like the eye level viewfinder (although I wish the image appeared larger) since the camera is light weight and is much easier to hold steady than when using the large LCD screen. It's much easier to use the eye level viewfinder for steady image when taking movies. (I tested this only by moving the camera for different light levels and focal distances.) A rotatable screen ala a video camera is a real plus, too. I do find that the extreme zoom (840 mm equivalent) is beyond the ability of the image stabilizer to compensate for my unsteadiness. Bracing against something fixed helps, but a tripod or beanbag is almost essential at the high end.
I've used macro with the lens almost touching the object and get good sharp images with surprising depth of field. You can sometimes brace the edge of the lens housing against the object and have enough depth of field to get a good image. There's good depth of field in the mid-zoom range when shooting with only dim incandescent lighting. I test image sharpness and distortion by photographing an engineer's scale with fine graduations at a known distance and then enlarging the image. The SX30 did quite well when compared with a very good quality 300 mm zoom lens on an SLR.
I have not tested the camera for portrait type work. I have not tested flash much more than to know it works.
The focusing speed is a little weak, partly because the camera is deciding what to focus on if the scene is complex. (Spot focusing helps that.) It can also be slow activating the shutter after the button is pushed. The interval between exposures when bracketing is longer than I like, All of these may be issues when I am trying to capture moving wildlife. They also make image stabilization somewhat iffy since the camera may move before shutter activation.
The SX30 is heavier and bulkier than a cigarette-package size point-and-shoot for a backup camera, but the added features more than offset that. The customizing features and excellent images make this a suitable front line camera for many uses. When space and weight are tight, this camera could easily replace a good SLR with a bag of lenses.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

A little underwhelmed

Sorry, but I can't agree fully with my fellow reviewers. I've been a dedicated Canon camera for years, having owned the 20D, 40D and 50D, along with many Canon lenses.

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Sorry, but I can't agree fully with my fellow reviewers. I've been a dedicated Canon camera for years, having owned the 20D, 40D and 50D, along with many Canon lenses.

However, there are times that when doing outdoor activities, I don't want to lug around a lot of weight and for many years have carried the S5-IS and later the SX-10IS. I purchased the SX30IS primarily for the long lens capability and the 14mp sensor. So far, after about 300 images, I'm disappointed. Image noise is no better that the 8mp sensor in the S5-IS and image sharpness is no better either. In fact, withe the SX-30 IS, I have found it necessary to use the Topaz plug-in feature in PhotoShop to gain acceptable images.

Also, I want to echo one reviewer regarding the instruction manual. I don't want to have to refer to an e-manual every time I have a question. OK Canon, charge a few bucks more and include the manual! Having said the foregoing, I will say that if the user has owned previous PowerShot cameras, it doesn't take long to become proficient with the SX-30IS.

Here's a feature that I like: when zooming to the extreem, it's easy to loose the subject, and the quick zoom out and in is pretty neat.

I'll edititoralize just a little more if you please. I have have hoped for many years that Canon would relize that there's a niche market for a camera that's in between the Rebel and the PowerShot series, that is, one that is easily portable,with a decent size sensor, capabile of long focal lengths, manual focusing, and other quality features and in the $500.00 range. I don't think I'm alone with this proposal.

Bottom line: the SX-30IS is a pretty good camera but for me at least, Canon missed the mark.

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5.0

This is an amazing camera

By Pamela

from Scottsdale, Arizona

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Great Zoom
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Nice Body Color
  • Small / Compact

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

    Amazing ZOOM, purchased for daughter (18)to teach, Iam a pro and this is better than my $$$ pro camera.
    No lenses to change for the perfect image. Easy to program and can take anywhere without the buldge of addtional lenses etc.. Great for teaching,easy use. Now I want one!!!!!

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 9
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    The Best All in One Digial Zoom

    By Ideal One

    from Memphis, TN

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Macro
    • Great Zoom
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Nice Body Color
    • Short Lag Time
    • Small / Compact
    • Video w Stereo Sound

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Video
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

      The best compact digital SLR for the money giving you what you need for any situation without having to carry a bag full of accessories.

      Zoom - absolutely phenomenal. Fill your viewfinder with an object 1000 feet way.

      Complete capability - from fully automatic to manual with preset options for almost any lighting condition.

      Take action shots, 8 frames with one push of the shutter button and full 1020p video with stereo sound.

      If your passion is photography and you want professional looking results, this is the camera for you.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 10
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Me gusto la cámara cuando me la mostraro

      By David Fernández

      from Zaragoza España

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Image Quality
      • Great Zoom

      Cons

      • Poor Flash

      Best Uses

      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Travel

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

      I hope to enjoy with this camera, I´m liking to learn its use

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 7
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Very pleased

      By Melissa

      from Sheffield, PA

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom

      Cons

      • Lag / Shutter Delay

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Travel

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

      My previous camera was a point and shoot, and with this purchase, I was looking for something more, but still at a good price. I just took this camera on holiday, and I was able to take some wonderful photos. I am very happy with my choice.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 9
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Excellent camera especially the zoom

      By the lone traveller

      from Brussels Belgium

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fast/accurate auto-focus
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom

      Cons

      • Poor Flash

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Travel

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

      zooming is a pleasure, it catches low light very well;very long battery life, I bought an extra battery which I never use !
      the only downside is that it does have very little preprogrammed buttons like 'fireworks' etc; you have to figure out by yourself what to use, also some fancy stuff like colored filters or see your shot in drawing are not included. It is a very serious camera for those who have already taken pictures with the pre-digital age cameras!

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 6
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      I really like this camera!

      By Gordon

      from Salisbury, NC

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fast/accurate auto-focus
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Nice Body Color
      • Short Lag Time
      • Small / Compact

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Travel
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

        My last camera was a Cannon digital point and shoot which worked very well but was very limited. When I accidentally ran it through the washing machine, I thought it was time to get a good camera. After doing some online research, I knew this SX30 IS was the camera for me. I have had it less than a month and I am still learning about it. So far I have used it to take beautiful shots around our lake house and of the grand kids. I plan to use it to take a lot of shots of wildlife on the lake from a kayak and boat - eagles, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, egrets, great blue herons, beaver, deer and whatever else I can find.I have found this camera very easy to use and I love the zoom lens - lets you get shots you simply could not get otherwise. I see I will need a tripod for the longer range shots. When I hold the camera still and allow it time to focus, the picture quality is great. It takes very little time to get the camera out of the case and get a good shot. Haven't shot any movies yet, but I like that it has that capability. For the price, this is a great camera.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 9
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Camera!

        By Mendes

        from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Great Zoom
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Small / Compact

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

          This is my first compact camera with a DSLR-like body and I´m loving it. It is very easy to use from the start. The image quality is amazing, the video recording is great and the features are simply incredible. I know that Canon has realeased the SX 40, which has 1080 HD video, but so far this camera has been great. All my friends who have professional cameras love this one when I show it to them. Great buy!

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 10
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Utterly dissappointed

          By Steve

          from Coral Springs, FL

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Poor Image Quality
            • Poor Image Stabilization
            • Randomly shuts down
            • Software Errors

            Best Uses

              Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

              I have owned at least ten Canon cameras, eight of them digital, and bought them as gifts for friends and family. The S2, S3, an S5 were wonderful cameras. The SX30 - never have I gotten such a worthless piece of equipment. (1) When browsing through the menu settings the camera randomly experiences a software error and tells me it is shutting down. (2) The auto-focus rattles as it goes in and out of focus randomly. (3) After locking onto a subject and pressing the shutter button, the image jumps diagonally off-center, resulting in off-center images. (4) A third of the images have a dark arc across one corner, as if the image stabilizer has shifted the view so far over that the barrel of the lens is blocking part of the image. This one is going back. Shamefully poor quality control.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 5
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              We love the equipment and service in B&H

              By CASSIO MEDEIROS DE OLIVEIRA

              from TUBARÃO - SANTA CATARINA - BRASIL

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Good Image Quality
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Large Clear LCD

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Family Photos
                • Travel
                • Video

                Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                The equipment became part of our travel luggage. Very useful and important, because my wife records every time, in addition to recording in high definition. We were very pleased with the purchase. It was worth it. We use both in moments of leisure, and business.
                Sorry some mistakes in English but not speak and write very well.

                • Ease of Operation:
                • 8
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                Great toy

                By Fre

                from Europe

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Good Image Quality
                • Great Zoom

                Cons

                • Poor Image Stabilization

                Best Uses

                • Family Photos
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Wildlife photos

                Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                get both portraits of your family and detailed shots of local wildlife

                • Ease of Operation:
                • 7
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Great Camera

                By Marcelo

                from São Paulo

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Good Image Quality
                • Great Zoom
                • Nice Body Color

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  Excellent camera, easy to use, amazing zoom.

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 8
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Wow!

                  By RFM

                  from Arlington, VA

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Nice Body Color
                  • Short Lag Time

                  Cons

                  • Short Battery Life

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  Am still in the throes of learning all about my new PoweShot SX30 IS, but am already seeing many features that I like that are a step up from regular point-and-shoot cameras. I'm looking forward to using it more, and trying out the different photo settings available.

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 9
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Love it!

                  By lishers

                  from PA

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD

                  Cons

                  • Lag / Shutter Delay

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  I'm typically a Nikon user, but needing a nice point and shoot at work with a hot shoe so I went with the Canon. I LOVE IT! Once I got on to the difference in controls, it works great! I'm using it in an industrial, low light setting so I wanted a hot shoe in case I needed more light. I've had more than enough light and the imagines are wonderful. Love being able to snap photos while shooting video as well and the 32X is great!

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 8
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  satisfaction of a good buy

                  By Leandro Batata

                  from Paulinia, Sao Paulo, Brazil

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Nice Body Color
                  • Short Lag Time
                  • Small / Compact

                  Cons

                  • Lcd screen is small

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Travel
                  • Weddings/Events
                  • Wildlife photos

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  taking pictures of beautiful places, family and good moments.
                  The zoom is amazing and very easy to use.
                  lcd screen could be bigger

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 10
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Best Digital Camera I've Used

                  By Sang Ze

                  from West Yarmouth, MA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD

                  Cons

                  • Too quick shutter

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel
                  • Wildlife photos

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  The camera is used almost exclusively for everyday personal photography, much of it given to travel photos. The lens is especially noteworthy. It is outstanding in resolution, and its range is impressive. I have found the shutter response to be quicker than I would like, sometimes shooting when I expected it to be focusing. Perhaps that's a matter of finger pressure, but it has resulted in some unnecessarily wasted shots. It is definitely superior to similar cameras with which I have worked.

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 8
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  I liked the camera.

                  By Tati

                  from Brasil

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Nice Body Color

                  Cons

                  • Poor Flash

                  Best Uses

                  • Family Photos
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                  It´s not that easy too use

                  • Ease of Operation:
                  • 3
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Love it, so far.

                  By Carol

                  from NW Okla

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                  • Good Image Quality
                  • Good Image Stabilization
                  • Good in Low Light
                  • Great Zoom
                  • Large Clear LCD
                  • Nice Body Color
                  • Short Lag Time

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Family Photos
                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Travel
                    • Wildlife photos

                    Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                    Really easy to use. Like the fact it has a separate view finder from the LCD. Like the telephoto. No focus problems.

                    • Ease of Operation:
                    • 8
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Still learning

                    By grandma

                    from sacramento, ca

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                    • Good Image Quality
                    • Good Image Stabilization
                    • Great Zoom
                    • Large Clear LCD

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Family Photos
                      • Indoors/Low Light
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Video
                      • Weddings/Events

                      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                      I bought this camera because it was the least expensive required for a photography class I'm taking. Though I have lots to learn about it, I love the clear pictures and videos. Much better than the point & shoot I've used for the past 5 years. I take lot of pictures of my family and especially grandchildren.

                      • Ease of Operation:
                      • 4
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Excellent product

                      By Fábio Feréli

                      from São José do Rio Preto/SP - Brasil

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                      • Good Image Quality
                      • Great Zoom
                      • Large Clear LCD
                      • Short Lag Time

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Family Photos
                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Weddings/Events
                        • Wildlife photos

                        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                        Machine, excellent quality because the picture is perfect.
                        It has an amazing zoom.
                        Great for making a semi-professional.
                        Easy handling and manuals in several languages.
                        I recommend everyone to see.

                        • Ease of Operation:
                        • 9
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Comment on this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Powerful Punch

                        By Diginana

                        from Arlington, WA

                        About Me Casual Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fast/accurate auto-focus
                        • Good Image Quality
                        • Good Image Stabilization
                        • Small / Compact

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Landscape/Scenery

                          Comments about Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Digital Camera:

                          This little camera should be called the Powerful Punch! I'm still learning about the camera, but am very pleased with my results so far.

                          • Ease of Operation:
                          • 9
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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