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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | | | | | Put your hand around the perfectly-shaped grip of Canon's sporty new PowerShot SX1 IS and you're ready for a shooting experience that's advanced in every way. Superb still images powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image processor, evolved Face Detection Technology and a wide-angle 20x optical zoom are only the beginning. You can also create Full HD movies and see every detail on your HDTV thanks to HDMI output. The 10.0-megapixel SX1 IS is the very first PowerShot equipped with a CMOS sensor, a hallmark of Canon's lauded EOS line.
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps) movie mode plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.
If you long for the convenience of an advanced still camera that also creates superb movies, the new PowerShot SX1 IS was developed with you in mind. Movies shot in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), capture your memories with all the clarity, realism and brilliance. The PowerShot SX1 IS also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies and photos on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI cable for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. This allows you to enjoy the full quality of HD with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, but also improves playback functionality, letting you view up to 130 still images at once.
The first PowerShot camera to feature a 10.0 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor for superb image quality.
Canon's proprietary CMOS sensors were formerly reserved for its storied EOS line. The PowerShot SX1 IS is the first PowerShot that gives you access to the astonishing imaging power of this technology. Unlike the CCD sensors on most digital cameras, CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals before they are transferred to the image processor. This enables the CMOS sensor to produce exceptionally clean image data, free of the stray signals that can mar images. The resulting images show a notable brilliance and clarity. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 5.0 inches | | Product Width: | 3.5 inches | | Product Height: | 3.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.29 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.9 inches | | Package Width: | 6.6 inches | | Package Height: | 5.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 51 reviews |
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| | Features | First PowerShot to feature a 10.0-megapixel Canon CMOS sensorFull HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps) movie mode plus HDMI output28mm wide-angle 20x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD widescreen; DIGIC 4 Image Processor with Face Detection TechnologyCompatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)
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 Don't buy this camera Jul 22, 2010
I would not recommend this camera. It is very heavy and the image quality is not very good. However, the biggest problem is that, from the beginning, all of my photos have a dark smudge in the center top. I returned the camera for repair under warranty; it was returned to me with the same problem. I am about to return it for the second time, but I am not optimistic that Canon will resolve the issue.
Poor Image Quality Jun 06, 2010
Hi
I researched for a good camera and zeroed in on the SX1. It was real hard for me to shell out about $650 for the camera and memory card.
Pros: What I liked with the camera: good contrast, colors in pictures. 20x optical and 4x digital (80x combined) zoom is super!
Cons: Pathetic image quality. If you take some pictures of trees + grass, everything is smudged. My 7 year old Fuji 2800 model (2 MP) camera takes sharper pictures (see my post at [...]) in which we can see the grass and foliage with well defined borders... This has been a great disappointment and nullifies all the pluses of the camera.
I am returning this item to seller...very unfortunate experience
Update:
I have returned the camera
 Great images, video, features and small size! May 07, 2010
Comparing to my previous EOS Elan, this camera is amazing! You have to try it!
 SX1: the good & the bad Apr 28, 2010
I bought this to replace an S5IS, so I'll be comparing the 2 cameras. in some ways it is a better camera, but the old S5 still does a few things better.
The good:
HD Video: The 1080P movie capability is pretty awesome. Very few camcorders can do 1080P, but this camera does it, and does it pretty well. Movies are stable and look good, although a little jerky at times. The dedicated movie button is cool too.
Rapid shooting: 5 frames per second at full res is pretty amazing - this is DSLR territory.
LCD screen: the size and clarity are awesome, and the articulating feature is a must have for me. It would be perfect if not for the polarizing - see below.
Build quality: This is the most solid camera of this type that I've used. DSLR like.
The bad:
Picture quality: Canon went with a CMOS sensor to increase the speed, and it is fast, but the picture quality suffers. It is still pretty good, but pictures from the old trusty S5 are better - less noise, crisper, more detailed.
Controls: Canon went from increment buttons on the S5 to a thumb dial on the SX1. This is used to change ISO, shutter speed, aperture and other settings I regularly access. The dial is just fussy and hard to use.
Lens: Here I am comparing it with an S5 with a 1.8X teleconverter, achieving similar magnification. The the S5 images are better in every way, clearer with less distortion and fringing.
LCD screen: Great screen BUT, and this is a big one for me... it is polarized the wrong way! Arg. The S5 screen is polarized such that when wearing polarized sunglasses, you can clearly see the screen in landscape position. The SX1 screen is polarized 90 degrees off from the S5. In other words when looking at he screen in landscape position, it is totally black with polarized sunglasses. This is a big one for me, since I love polarized glasses, and like to be able to shoot without taking them off.
HD aspect ratio. You have to switch the camera from 4:3 to 16:9 to shoot HD video. Kind of a hassle switching back and fourth when shooting video & photos.
So I am using the SX1 mostly because of the HD feature. But aside from the build quality, HD, and still shooting speed, I prefer the old S5.
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I finally decided! Apr 09, 2010
After several months of trying to decide on a digital SLR or a high end digital camera I decided on the Canon Powershot SX1 IS. I have had the camera for a couple of days now, and it is wonderful. My reason for choosing this camera was to have something that my family could utilize (wife and 5 kids) but that also had some of the features a digital SLR delivers. I am a casual photographer, but I know a goood picture when I see one, and this camera delivers. The photo quality is superior and the pre-settings are great for one who has no knowledge of manual settings. The camera is bulky; so, if you are looking for a pocket camera this is not it. I am very impressed with the HD video quality, and now I feel like I can have the best of both worlds in still and video; although, my main purpose for the camera are still images. Some may not like the use of AA batteries, but I have found this to be very convenient. The most impressive feature of the camera for me is the 20X zoom that can key in on distant subjects without the need to fiddle with changing lenses. I also like the ability of the camera to capture moving subjects with ease. I have more to learn about this camera, but I wanted to chime in with a review that may be helpful for someone like me that was having a difficult time making a decision on a high end digital camera. I will say if you feel comfortable with utilizing a digital SLR go with that, but if you are like me and have other users in your family that you want to be able to utilize the camera without much training, the Canon Powershot SX1 IS is the one to choose.
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