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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Canon Ixus 220 HS
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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Overview - Full review		 Canon Ixus 220 HS
Overview - Full review
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Overall Scene
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon Ixus 220 HS
Score
4/5
4/5
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4/5 (4)
Specifications
Specifications
SensorCCD 8 Mpx, 1/2,5 pouces
Lens10 x 6,0 - 60,0 mm, f/2,8 - 4,3
Optical stabilisationOui
Internal/external memory- / SDHC
Sensitivity (ISO range)80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 ISO
Video mode640 x 480 pixels / 30 fps
Power source2 piles AA ou batteries NiMH (NB4-300)
Dimensions/Weight108,7 x 71,4 x 46,7 mm / 310 g
Specifications
SensorBSI CMOS 12 Mpx, 1/2.3", 42 Mpx/cm
Lens 5x 24 -120 mm f/2.7 -5.9
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen6 cm, not TN, 230000 dots, 4:3,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,24 fps, Stereo
Internal memoryN.A.
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / NB-4L
Waterproofno, N.A.
Shock resistantno, N.A.
Dimensions/Weight58 x 92 x 20 mm / 136 g
Conclusion
The SX100 IS is a success allying ease of use and high performance. The absence of a wide angle is the only real defect.
The Canon Ixus 220 HS is a nice surprise. It takes good-quality pictures, it's very well made and it's user-friendly. You'd be hard pushed to find anything better in the same price range.
Pros

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10x stabilized zoom

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Reactive

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1 cm macro mode

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Image quality in lower sensitivities

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Manual modes

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Excellent build, nice slim design

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Picture quality in wide angle up to 800 ISO

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1080p HD video mode with optical zoom and stereo sound

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Pleasant to use, clear controls and menus
Cons

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No wide angle

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Disappointing burst mode

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Noise control could be improved

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No optical zoom in videos

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Doesn’t come with a rechargeable power source

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Picture quality not quite as good in telephoto

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Slower to switch on than previous models

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Low-definition screen

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Sound isn't particularly accurate