Canon SX120 IS

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Basically, this machine has not taken a significant leap forward, but only improved a bit of new technology at the same price as the SX110 IS launched in 2008. The new machine, of course, still inherits excellent image quality of Canon, but still sluggish in execution.

Although the SX120 IS is stiffer than the Panasonic models, it can also be worn in a jacket pocket. Weight is also not as light as the 10x optical zoom lens and two AA batteries occupy most of its 295 gram load. The SX120 IS is also large enough to hold hands firmly, the body looks a bit slippery, but the handle on the right has improved. The plastic case, but the SX120 IS still feel solid. Unlike the big zoom cameras powered by AA batteries, the SX120 IS only uses two batteries instead of four, so the usage time is relatively limited. When using NiMH rechargeable NiMH rechargeable batteries for peace of mind.

The control key is quite similar to SX110 IS. The Face detection, Display, Menu, and Exposure Compensation buttons are located around the rotating wheel and are all on the right side of the 3-inch LCD. Wheel around the Func / Set button can be set to 4-way to adjust ISO, focus (manual, normal, and macro), flash, and timer. The PictBridge (direct print) function, previously in the lower left corner of the screen, has been removed. The viewfinder is located between the right side of the LCD and the dimple.

With the SX120 IS, Canon offers pre-set scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Indoor, Kids & Pets) on the wheel (Mode dial). Specialized shooting scenes (Sunset,Snow, Fireworks, Foliage, Aquarium, Beach, and ISO 3200) into a unique SCN mode on the wheel. Wheel mode also has full manual semi-manual options, full manual adjustment. Canon’s Smart Auto mode allows you to choose the right scene based on the analysis of the camera based on parameters such as face, brightness, color, distance and movement. Easy mode makes shooting completely automatic without having to tune anything. Video recording only at VGA resolution, no optical zoom when recording and mono audio.

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The SX120 IS is just average. The time from start up to shooting time is 2.5 seconds, also normal in super zoom. Focusing delays in high and low contrast situations of 0.6 and 0.7 seconds – are also acceptable. However, the time between two shots is quite slow: 2.6 seconds without flash and up to 6.1 seconds if flash. Continuous shooting mode is also mediocre, 0.8 frames per second.

If you have to find a reason to choose SX120 rather than the competition then it is image quality. However, not too remarkable. Interference began to be noticeable at ISO 400, but overall it was still beautiful and detailed. The image is rather mottled at ISO 800 but the detail is not lost significantly. Even ISO 1,600 images can be used without worrying too much of the noise. Super-zoom machines often suffer from distortion effects, however, the SX120 is a bit overwhelmed, even though the lens does not have a wide angle. Purple borders and red borders are quite clear in scenes with high contrast, however, this phenomenon is also common in super-zoom. The color of the SX120 is bright and beautiful in general, and the exposure is quite accurate even though it can not avoid too bright in some cases.

The Canon PowerShot SX120 IS is definitely a super-powerful zoom camera. Design, features and performance are unlucky not to lose to other models such as Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7. While Canon is a bit better in terms of image quality, the actual use is no different if the print is smaller than 20 x 30 cm or just viewed on a computer screen.