Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

The Canon PowerShot SX600 HS is a slim camera with an 18x zoom lens and Wi-Fi, but its images are on the noisy side.

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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS 1

Product details

  • 16.0 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM, which helps provide excellent lowlight performance.
  • 18x Optical Zoom (25-450mm) helps ensure outstanding optical performance and versatility.
  • Creative Shot mode uses composition, color and lighting from your original image to create unique images with an artistic flair.
  • Capture stunning 1080p Full HD video with a dedicated movie button.
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations.

PROS

+ Sharp lens.
+ Quick focus.
+ 18x zoom range.
+ Creative Shot function.
+ Wi-Fi.

CONS

- Noisy images.
- No high-speed burst shooting.
- Limited control when using Creative Shot.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 29, 2014
The Canon PowerShot SX600 HS is a slim camera with an 18x zoom lens and Wi-Fi, but its images are on the noisy side.
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By TrustedReviews on April 16, 2014
Not so long ago, if you wanted a camera with more than about 10x optical zoom, you’d have to buy a bulky, heavy bridge camera or at the very least a high-spec travel camera, and either one would have cost you well over £300.
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