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Digital cameras with large optical zoom ranges let you snap that close up of the action from up in the stands. Don't be fooled by large digital zoom numbers since they don't produce very satisfactory results.
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 2.8 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 29 expert reviews (rating 76 / 100) • 88 user reviews
"Relatively fast; good HD video; raw file support....Big; quirky interface; some image artifacts....Would you pay as much for a megazoom as you would for a dSLR...Because the SX1's body is matte black plastic, rather than the reflective graphite of the SX10, the light blue labels are easier to see...More annoyingly, the camera lacks a dedicated toggle between the LCD and EVF...Overall, the SX1 delivers excellent performance, especially for a category notable..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
Specs: 12.0 Megapixel • 24 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 25 expert reviews (rating 69 / 100) • 324 user reviews
"Good build quality Extensive manual functionality Easy to use/ great interface 24x w/ great image stabilization Tilt screen Good macro performance...Image quality could be better ISO performance subpar Night mode could be better...The P90 looks almost identical to the P80, and has similar dimensions and weight - 83 x 114 x 99 mm and 400 grams...Although an old model, the picture quality on the Sony, I thought was far better than the P90......" read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 12.1 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 8 expert reviews (rating 86 / 100) • 76 user reviews
"The Canon SX20IS follows up last year's SX10IS model - itself an update of 2007's popular long-zoom S5 IS model...The Canon SX20's body is nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the only noticeable changes being to the screen-printed labels where a feature change has necessitated a different label...The Canon PowerShot SX20 combines its twelve megapixel sensor with a 20x optical zoom lens, which offers the range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a whopping 560mm telephoto...As the "IS" in the SX20's name would suggest, it includes Canon's Image Stabilization technology, helping fight the effects of blur from camera shake - absolutely vital at the longer focal lengths...One further change of note is that where the SX10 offered only standard definition NTSC / PAL video output, the Canon SX20 also includes a high definition HDMI connector..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want high-end
Specs: 12.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 20 expert reviews (rating 81 / 100) • 182 user reviews
"The new PowerShot SX200 IS features a 12x zoom lens, a 3-inch monitor, a more powerful 12.1-megapixel sensor and HD video recording (although only mono audio...Canon has refreshed the appearance of all of its camera lines with its new spring launches, and the SX200 looks totally different to the previous SX models...Contrary to what you may have read elsewhere the tripod bush is metal, as is the battery hatch hinge, which is usually a good sign...As an ex press photographer (news international regional staffer) i can see the market for a compact such as the SX200 and am seriously considering buying one but the "extras" would be a huge draw..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
Specs: 9.1 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 29 expert reviews (rating 63 / 100) • 51 user reviews
"Register to receive the latest Reviews and News Headlines directly to your Inbox every day, and enter our regular competitions...Of the super-zoom cameras I've looked at recently it's certainly the nicest to hold...Even a year later it's still over £530, which is a lot of money for a six-megapixel camera; it's more expensive than some mid-range DSLRs..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy if you want high end
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 12 expert reviews (rating 73 / 100) • 116 user reviews
"I bought the Fuji S1500 just for fun and as a spare camera and I must say that I'm a little dissapointed by the image quality...But I think the Canon SX110IS is the better choice because it is only a little more expensive, but has almost the same zoomrange, has a very good picture quality and also a manual mode (see the test here on trusted reviews...I took my S1500 out during night and tried...As a fair conclusion I would like to say that I love my S1500 and take with me everywhere just as a pet..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 15 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 18 expert reviews (rating 71 / 100) • 145 user reviews
"It is of course at its best in good light, but its low light performance isn?t bad either...The best news is the image quality, which is very good under almost all circumstances...I've owned my L100 for 3 months and before this L100, I got an Canon IXY 80 with me in 2 years..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
Specs: 12.0 Megapixel • 14.3 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 8 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 53 user reviews
"The FinePix S200EXR incorporates technology that appeared earlier this year in Fuji's F200EXR, another camera that gets generally good reviews for image quality and low light performance...The FinePix S200EXR is a feature-rich camera and we've barely scratched the surface with brief shoots last night and today about midday, principally using the aperture priority mode I'm fond of...While the camera is not very quick to power up, once ready to go autofocus acquisition times have been OK and shutter lag is good..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want high-end
Specs: 12.0 Megapixel • 26 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 26 expert reviews (rating 65 / 100) • 47 user reviews
"MyMode holds four groups of custom settings....Image noise and softness even at low ISO sensitivities....Overall, the SP-590 is fairly straightforward to learn and operate if you've used a digital camera in the past couple of years...In addition to all the usual suspects on the mode dial, the SP-590 includes Beauty mode, which blurs skin slightly...There are dedicated buttons for exposure compensation, flash, macro mode, and self timer, as well as toggling..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
Specs: 12.1 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 6 expert reviews (rating 78 / 100) • 27 user reviews
"Large 18x range with 27mm wide angle...RAW recording and correction of fringing...720p HD video & choice of encoding...Compact body with full manual...Fixed screen & same specification as before...No flash hotshoe...Tendency to use small apertures in...A High Dynamic mode has been added to the Scene Presets and lower power components in the camera have also allowed an extension in battery life...Panasonic has also fitted a red record button on the rear of..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 8 expert reviews (rating 75 / 100) • 72 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 17 expert reviews (rating 75 / 100) • 197 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
Specs: 7.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 18 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 393 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
Specs: 10.1 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 28 expert reviews (rating 78 / 100) • 449 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Specs: 9.1 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 37 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 102 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want older high end
Specs: 8.0 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 28 expert reviews (rating 79 / 100) • 343 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
Specs: 7.2 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 26 expert reviews (rating 78 / 100) • 352 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 30 expert reviews (rating 84 / 100) • 1309 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want older high end
Specs: 8.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 14 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 278 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
Specs: 2.0 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 1.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 156 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 6.0 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.8 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection
Reviews: 35 expert reviews (rating 84 / 100) • 38 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection
Reviews: 26 expert reviews (rating 72 / 100) • 384 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 11.1 Megapixel • 14.3 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 35 expert reviews (rating 76 / 100) • 78 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 15 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 18 expert reviews (rating 72 / 100) • 167 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 18 expert reviews (rating 71 / 100) • 100 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Specs: 10.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 11 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 271 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 15 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 7 expert reviews (rating 70 / 100) • 88 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy for Everyone
Specs: 8.1 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 6 expert reviews (rating 71 / 100) • 74 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
Specs: 12.0 Megapixel • 24 x Optical Zoom • 3 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 19 expert reviews (rating 64 / 100) • 111 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want high-end
Specs: 8.0 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 201 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
Specs: 7.1 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 33 expert reviews (rating 76 / 100) • 306 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Specs: 10.0 Megapixel • 20 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 15 expert reviews (rating 81 / 100) • 144 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Specs: 7.2 Megapixel • 12 x Optical Zoom • 2.5 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 32 expert reviews (rating 79 / 100) • 365 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end
Specs: 12.0 Megapixel • 24 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 26 expert reviews (rating 66 / 100) • 42 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Good Buy for Everyone
Specs: 10.1 Megapixel • 18 x Optical Zoom • 2.7 in LCD Display • Video Capture • Face Detection • Image Stabilization
Reviews: 28 expert reviews (rating 86 / 100) • 512 user reviews
Retrevo's Recommendation: Average Buy if you want high end