SeekerCanon PowerShot SX170 IS
The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS delivers a 16x zoom range at a low price, but images are noisy and the camera is a slow performer.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Canon's powerful 16x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer helps reduce camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are up close or far away.
- 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver enhanced image quality, Capture impressive 720p HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button and zoom while shooting.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations to help ensure the best possible image capture for stills or video.
- High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease, Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.
- Large 3.0" LCD offers easy viewing even from a wide angle.
PROS
+ Sharp lens.
+ 16x zoom range.
+ Good control layout.
CONS
- Images on the noisy side.
- Slow performance.
- So-so rear display.
- Video capture is limited to 720p.
- No Wi-Fi.
- Not exactly pocketable.
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By PCMag on January 14, 2014
The Canon PowerShot SX170 IS delivers a 16x zoom range at a low price, but images are noisy and the camera is a slow performer.
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