Sudeep Naik, Feb 15, 2008 1800 hrs IST
It's 8MP, and it has 10x optical zoom... and much more. But you'll have to think this one out
10x zoom lens, optical image stabilization, PASM modes, good sharpness, well-implemented face detection, good macro mode, good battery life
Expensive, too large for a pocket, unreasonably high chromatic aberration, higher-than-acceptable noise content at higher ISO settings, LCD display washing out in bright light, long flash cycles
The average consumer digicam has come far, far away from being just a point-and-shoot version of its older sibling, the digital SLR. The need of the average consumer for better pictures and a high-zoom lens on an easy-to-use camera, too, has been met, if you look at some of the models available in the market. Now, advanced features and better pictures -- traditionally associated with DSLRs -- have started percolating down to the entire range of cameras.
One such example is Canon's new SX100 IS, a neat little number that sports an 8MP sensor and a 10x optical zoom lens supported by an Optical Image Stabilization system. So how good is it?
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PowerShot SX100 Hi I got it for 305$ from Redmond(WA),USA..I think this was some what costly..it includes 29$ for 4 GB memory stick, actual camera cost is 249$ and rest is tax...was it a costly deal
aditya mandleka | Pune | 17/06/08 03:07 AM | Report abuse Reply
Please check e-Bay India. The product is available for 11k with 10 interest free EMIs.
Laveti | Hydrabad | 17/04/08 10:29 AM | Report abuse Reply
hi i plan to buy canon powershot SX100 IS in 12200 is it best price for this camera i need ur suggestion.
shahid | kharagpur | 14/04/08 08:53 AM | Report abuse Reply
its damm pricy in India the international price is 10500 INR i am getting it for same price in Gulf. one of my colleague got it from USA 4 months back for same price 10500 INR aproxx
mustu | riyadh | 18/02/08 02:36 PM | Report abuse Reply
hi, How do i check for latest rates of cam lenses for gulf/riyadh on the net. i wud like to buy one next week. Where should i be shopping for it in riyadh? thanks, vikram
vikram | bangalore | 12/03/08 05:33 AM | Report abuse
How does it compare with SONY DSC H3? its also an 8MP, 10X optical zoom camera. Can you please provide the comparison? which is better in terms of specs, performance? obviously SONY is little cheaper having been priced at 15,990 INR
balalsatya | udupi | 17/02/08 06:25 AM | Report abuse Reply
instead for the same price u can get Sony H9 which has 15x zoom. 18500 INR. in gulf
mustu | Riyadh | 18/02/08 02:40 PM | Report abuse
Get Panasonic DMC - FZ18 instead, its much better camera at the same price tag!
Abhishek Mitra | Kolkata, India | 16/02/08 06:47 PM | Report abuse Reply
i have A630 an excellent stuff indeed,full paisa vasool!!!!
manojbangalore | bangalore | 16/02/08 10:12 AM | Report abuse Reply
Please check & correct your self A720 IS-- is 8 MP & street price is 9k an excellent choice. Street price of SX-100IS is 12k- not 18.5k However if one is to spend 12-13 k it is best spent on Panasonic TZ3 - more compact-with 10X zoom from wiide 28mm to 280 MM and better ratings.
vijayshimla | Shimla 171001 | 15/02/08 07:35 PM | Report abuse Reply
Vijay ... there is a difference between 'Showroom' street price and 'parallel import' street price ... the prices you've quoted is parallel import price .... for which you dont get orignal canon warranty.
MaxAxe | Delhi | 15/02/08 10:59 PM | Report abuse
Hi Vijay, how about A720, I am planing to take the A720 IS. Any feedback (good/bad)? Also I am thinking between A720 IS and A650 IS. Any thoughts?
Prabhat | Orissa n Hyderabad | 16/02/08 08:58 AM | Report abuse