Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue)
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Canon's Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Black) adds a new twist to the feature-packed PowerShot cameras: built-in GPS that will automatically tag your photos with time and location. It also offers a full set of photographic goodies in a very small package (4.1 x 2.4 x 1.3"/10.5 x 6.1 x 3.3 cm and weighing in at just 6.88 oz/195 g)--a 12.1MP CMOS high resolution sensor, a super-zoom 14x wide-angle 28-392mm lens (equivalent in 35mm format), and full 1920 x 1080 HD video with stereo sound, for starters.
It's also got the advanced HS system delivering clear, sharp photos with detail and nuance in low light, with high or low ISO images. Optical image stabilization keeps away the shaky pictures and video, and Smart AUTO recognizes and sets optimal exposure, shutter and focus settings for 32 predefined shooting situations. The Super Slow Motion Movie mode records video at 240fps for a very slow motion playback, and the High-Speed Burst mode allows you to shoot still photos at up to 8.1fps.
A large range of creative effects is available, including fisheye effect, miniature effect (stills and video), toy camera effect that creates a vignette similar to pinhole cameras, monochrome, super vivid, color accent, color swap (pick one color in a photo and replace that color with another of your choice), long shutter to blur moving objects for artistic effect, and many more. One of the most convenient features is the Movie Digest Mode, which will automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day's worth of clips into a single video--no editing required.
- Experience the Power
- The Canon HS SYSTEM takes the frustration out of low light shooting. The system delivers clear, blur-free shots with all the ambiance intact, and frees you from the sometimes unwanted effects of using the flash. Beautiful low light shots are possible at both low and high ISO speeds, and the dynamic range is expanded to retain maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in a compact PowerShot. The first is the 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, which positions the light-receiving surface for optimal light reception. More light means clearer, blur-free images with plenty of detail and nuance, even in dark areas. Working together with the CMOS sensor to deliver the HS SYSTEM is Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise and delivers high speed image processing.
- Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD
- Experiencing the brilliance of Full 1080p HD video in a Canon PowerShot digital camera has never been easier. You?ll be able to record everyday moments in amazing life-like realism at a push of a button and you won?t have to worry about shaky footage because Dynamic IS will help keep your videos steady!
- The Ideal Travel Companion
- The new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera is the first PowerShot digital camera to come equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS)* technology. Now you can travel the world and let the camera automatically record the locations and local times of your stills and videos for you to vividly remember time and time again! You can also maximize the usefulness of this GPS technology by using the special bundled Map Utility software that makes sharing the memories of your worldly adventures very fun. Besides displaying all your photos' locations on a world map, the SX230 HS digital camera's GPS system can also track your route from photo to photo-a great way to visualize how much you've traveled during a particular trip! You can also create and share custom maps-like a personal mini-travel guide!-with friends and family members to give them ideas on what to see and do when they visit a particular destination.
- Incredible Zooming Power
- A powerful 14x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and a 28mm Wide-Angle lens provides a wide range of shooting possibilities that are great for traveling and everyday photography. The versatile 14x Optical Zoom will let you get the shot you want, whether it's a close-up or a subject that's far away. An ultra wide lens will let you photograph large groups, beautiful landscape and tall buildings, while the Optical Image Stabilizer will help keep images steady and clear.
- Advanced Smart AUTO for Stills and Videos That Shine
- The PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera takes the quality of your still images and videos to a whole new level - automatically. The camera's advanced Smart AUTO system detects a wealth of information about the scene you're shooting, then automatically selects the optimal settings for you. Now with an expanded range of 32 shooting scenarios, the camera handles a wide variety of situations, freeing you up to concentrate on composing your shot and capturing the moment you're looking for. From portraits to landscapes to action scenes, the PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera has you covered whether you're shooting stills or videos.
- Smart AUTO
- The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
- P Program
- Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
- Manual
- The ultimate in creative control, you select both aperture and shutter speed manually.
- Tv Shutter-Priority
- You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
- Av Aperture-Priority
- You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
- Movie Digest Mode
- Records a video clip before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
- Easy
- Keep the image quality as high as possible for fail-proof images.
- Portrait
- The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
- Landscape
- For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
- Kids & Pets
- Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
- Smart Shutter
- The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.
- High-speed Burst
- The camera shoots continuously at a high speed of approx. 8.2fps while you hold down the shutter.
- Best Image Selection
- The camera takes five photos in succession, and then chooses the best one out of the bunch.
- Handheld Night Scene
- Suppresses image blur even without the help of a tripod.
- Low Light
- For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
- Fisheye Effect
- Add a classic photo distortion without a fisheye lens.
- Miniature Effect for Movies & Stills
- Emphasizes perspective for a miniature effect by blurring upper and bottom portions of videos and stills.
- Toy Camera Effect
- Simulates photos taken with "toy" or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect.
- Monochrome
- Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue.
- Super Vivid
- Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
- Poster Effect
- Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
- Color Accent
- Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
- Color Swap
- Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.
- Beach
- Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
- Foliage
- Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
- Snow
- Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
- Fireworks
- Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
- Long Shutter
- Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography.
- Stitch Assist
- Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
- Movie
- Shoot in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24 fps for up to 14 min. 53 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in HD (1280 x 720) at 24 fps for up to 21 min. and 23 sec. or 4GB per clip. Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 46 min. and 46 sec. or 4GB per clip and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 2 hours 23 min. and 41 sec. or 4GB per clip. Record your clips in high speed (approx. 240fps), and then watch your videos in slow motion.
- Easily Turn Your Memories into Videos
- Putting together a video containing highlights from family vacations, important occasions and other special events is now easier than you might imagine. Using the Movie Digest Mode, you can have the camera automatically record a short video clip (up to approximately 4 seconds) every time you shoot a still image. The camera will then combine an entire day's worth of clips into a single video. No editing required - Movie Digest Mode does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy your video!
- See the Image on a Big Screen
- The PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera's high resolution (461,000 dots) 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.8 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM |
| Max Resolution | 9MP: 4000 x 2248 @ 16:9 |
| Other Resolutions |
10.6MP: 4000 x 2664 @ 3:2 12MP: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3 9MP: 2992 x 2992 @ 1:1 4.4MP: 2816 x 1584 @ 16:9 5.3MP: 2816 x 1880 @ 3:2 6MP: 2816 x 2112 @ 4:3 4.4MP: 2112 x 2112 @ 1:1 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 1.7MP: 1600 x 1064 @ 3:2 1.9MP: 1600 x 1200 @ 4:3 1.4MP: 1200 x 1200 @ 1:1 0.23MP: 640 x 360 @ 16:9 0.27MP: 640 x 424 @ 3:2 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 0.23MP: 480 x 480 @ 1:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Color Spaces | None |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
EFL: 5-70 mm (35mm equivalent: 28-392 mm) Aperture: f/3.1 (W) - 5.9 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 14x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 3.28' (1.0 m) - Infinity Macro: 1.97" (5 cm) - 19.69" (50 cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-3200 |
| 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, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten, Underwater |
| Burst Rate | Up to 3.2 fps at 12.1 MP |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 10 Sec
1
Please Note:Shooting start time (0-10 sec. (in one-second increments), 15/20/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified. close |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 2.46 - 11.48' (0.75 - 3.5 m) Telephoto: 3.28 - 6.56' (1.0 - 2.0 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | With Video, Stereo |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" LCD Rear Screen (461000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI C (Mini) AV Output |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NB-5L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.16 x 2.42 x 1.31" / 10.57 x 6.15 x 3.33 cm |
| Weight | 6.88 oz / 195 g Camera Only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 53 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good image quality (47)
- Easy to use (46)
- Zoom range/performance (45)
- Compact (37)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (36)
Cons
- Short battery life (13)
- No viewfinder (11)
- Lag / shutter delay (4)
- Poor flash (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (46)
- Family photos (37)
- Landscape/scenery (32)
- Low light (30)
- Video (22)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (26), Casual photographer (21), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (38), Yes (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Price, Light, Easy to Use & Carry!
Great Price, Light, Easy to Use & Carry!
We bought this replace our Pentax 555 that was 7 years old and a bit outdated. Tried 2 other cameras prior to this...Read complete review
Great Price, Light, Easy to Use & Carry!
We bought this replace our Pentax 555 that was 7 years old and a bit outdated. Tried 2 other cameras prior to this one and was UNDERwhelmed by them. The SX230 HS was in the same price range has as good a processor and FAR BETTER ZOOM capability yet still fits in your shirt pocket. We recently returned from Punta Cana, DR and the pictures we took are almost lifelike, makes me wish I were there STILL. Movies are incredible even in low-light night shooting. Battery doesn't last long but I expected this and bought a 2nd battery and that always got us through the day. You can get better but I don't make money from photography and for any SIGNIFICANT improvement you'll at least $150 more. I turned off the PREVIEW function in order to shoot faster, the CONTINUOUS mode allows REALLY fast shooting also. I don't like the POP-UP flash because usually my left index finger is holding that spot when I turn the camera on and stops it from POPPING-UP.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Underwhelmed
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I've been underwhelmed by the camera. In particular, it's ability to capture action shots is disappointing. The burst mode is really slow when there isn't very ...Read complete review
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I've been underwhelmed by the camera. In particular, it's ability to capture action shots is disappointing. The burst mode is really slow when there isn't very strong light. Image stabilization is not what I expected (I make a concerted effort to hold the camera steady and wherever possible brace my arms against fixed objects to further steady the camera). But still too many blurry shots. I was expecting this Canon to be head-and-shoulders better than my previous $70-or-so point-and-shoot and while it is certainly better and more versatile, it's not that much better. It's an OK camera but I am mildly disappointed in its performance.
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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
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
If you don't want to buy a big reflex camera but you want to be able to use ypur camera manually, this is a great choice. I own a canon 450 eos, and i don't always want to carry it with me especially when light is not good. However i want to have a good camera withme all the time and not just a tourist camera, a good one. This is the ideal product. I
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
I love the small size of this camera, and the fact that it has a really good zoom.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
I purchased product to eliminate taking my dslr to parties and outing but still wanting to take pics. Excellent low light. Love the Gps feature and the mode settin Hz like movie digest. The fact it has a 14x zoom gives me the ability to.get get telephoto shots when I have left my dslr in at .
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Easy to focus, great quality pictures.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
I took some pictures, showed to my friend and he bought the same camera too!! the GPS is very cool feature too...
excellent picture quality.
some reviews said that the battery runs out fast, but it didnt happen to me :) anyway i bought another one just in case...
The Flash location is a little bit annoying but its still fine :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
very simple use ,exelent images...
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Bought this for my wife. She absolutly loves everything about this camera. Easy to use, quick compared to other point and shot. easy to down load pictures to computer. Video quality is great for a small camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Wow!, what a nice camera. It's very easy to use and takes excellent pictures and video. I have a Cannon 30D, and the Powershot takes just as good of pictures as it. I needed a video camera and started looking at my options and decided why buy just a video camera when you can get both in one package. The only thing that takes some getting used to is the flash. It's rite where you are ac costume to holding onto the camera. Other than that I think it's a great camera for the money.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
I love to take a lot of pictures and this camera really fits my photography habits. The picture quality is so great and the stabilizer really helps out.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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
- Pop-up flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Great Price, Light, Easy to Use & Carry!
We bought this replace our Pentax 555 that was 7 years old and a bit outdated. Tried 2 other cameras prior to this one and was UNDERwhelmed by them. The SX230 HS was in the same price range has as good a processor and FAR BETTER ZOOM capability yet still fits in your shirt pocket. We recently returned from Punta Cana, DR and the pictures we took are almost lifelike, makes me wish I were there STILL. Movies are incredible even in low-light night shooting. Battery doesn't last long but I expected this and bought a 2nd battery and that always got us through the day. You can get better but I don't make money from photography and for any SIGNIFICANT improvement you'll at least $150 more. I turned off the PREVIEW function in order to shoot faster, the CONTINUOUS mode allows REALLY fast shooting also. I don't like the POP-UP flash because usually my left index finger is holding that spot when I turn the camera on and stops it from POPPING-UP.
- Ease of Operation:
- 7
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Punta Cana Beach Photo near Sunset
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Punta Cana Pool Photo Midday
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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
- Poor Flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
What an awesome machine, takes photos like the professionals, has the zoom of a big camara, and yet it fits in ur pockets. Does everything u want.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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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
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Great basic family and pet occasion shots.
Even has fisheye option.
Would liked to have seen more camera color options.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
If you want a compact megazoom with manual controls, GPS, and excellent photo quality, this is your camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
good low-light photo quality excellent color; shooting options that encourage experimentation; and great-looking video quality
The battery life is short and the overall design could use some help, too
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is great. The zoom is amazing. I had the older model of this camera and upgrading to this model was well worth the [$]. The zoom is great for Concerts and it has all the features like fidgeted effect, colour swap, colour accent ect. This model is also much more compact than the older version. For the price it is an excellent camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
I was in the market for a "pocket" type of camera to carry in my purse. I'm a serious photographer and have a Canon 7D for my nature photography. It is too large to carry with me everywhere but I still like to have a camera with me. This small camera fits the bill and then some. It can do a lot for a point and shoot and I have gotten fabulous photos when I might have missed them because I wasn't carrying my camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a small camera that can handle lots of different lighting situations with suprising results. Can't replace the 7D, of course, but is a very satisfactory camera to have when I don't want to take the big one. I love it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Limited Zoom
- No Viewfinder
- Poor Flash
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I've been underwhelmed by the camera. In particular, it's ability to capture action shots is disappointing. The burst mode is really slow when there isn't very strong light. Image stabilization is not what I expected (I make a concerted effort to hold the camera steady and wherever possible brace my arms against fixed objects to further steady the camera). But still too many blurry shots. I was expecting this Canon to be head-and-shoulders better than my previous $70-or-so point-and-shoot and while it is certainly better and more versatile, it's not that much better. It's an OK camera but I am mildly disappointed in its performance.
- Ease of Operation:
- 5
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
zoom is amazing, very clear photes at full zoom. just playing with many other features so far and am loving the camera; excellent low light photos
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Everything is great on this CANON Camera, especially the FULL HD def for the video and also the marvellous 14x optical zoom!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera (Blue):
Product was a gift. Very impressed with quality of photos - zoom, auto focus and image stabilization better than expected in this level of camera. HD video is outstanding
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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Memory Cards
Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $9.99
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $43.95
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- Original: $19.95
- Save: $1.99
- Price: $17.96
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
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- Original: $10.49
- Save: $1.05
- Price: $9.44
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
- Price: $16.50
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
What's in the Box
- Wrist Strap WS-DC11
- NB-5L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v, 1120mAh)
- CB-2LX Charger for Canon NB-5L Lithium Battery Pack
- AV Cable AVC-400ST
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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