Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

I've had this camera for several months now and it's been back for warranty repairs twice. First for the screen going dead, second for the lens retraction mechanism failing. Those were both fixed under warranty with little hassle aside from lost time. The frustrating thing about this camera is the unreliable file system that it uses. Multiple times the camera has taken it upon itself to completely erase the SD card when trying to take a picture or movie. Today it erased an entire day's worth of movies and photos (including my son's first bike ride) and only kept the last few movies recorded.
Also, unless the camera is set in completely manual mode it is too slow to auto-set while taking photos. It can take up to a couple seconds from button press to image capture.
The image quality is only so-so unless the photo is taken in bright light (outdoors in sunlight). Even normal indoor room lighting results in noisy images unless the flash is used.

This camera is absolutely the best camera I have ever owned and I have owned many. Only drawback is battery life but this camera is so versitle that it can be used by everyone from a novice to a professional. Love it, love it, love it.

I love my canon, however the zoom leave some to be desired. A fantastic point and shoot.

I have a professional Canon Camera (5D) and love it. I bought this camera to tote around in my purse when the other camera is too big. Many problems with this camera. First, it doesn't work with my Card Reader. I've NEVER had a problem with any camera I've used with it, but this camera "writes" the picture to the card differently, so it doesn't work. You have to use their software. The pictures are an odd size ( about a 6x8) so when you go to have them printed as a 4x6, the bottom is cut off along with the date stamp. The flash doesn't pop-up by itself... it's a manual process. This is not always a bad thing if you don't want the flash, but you may miss a few pictures when you forget to pop it up.

The f/stop is usually 2.8 for many settings whether it is for the "mountain setting" or the "portrait setting". If you don't know what this means, don't worry. In a nut shell, the focus area is too small and if someone is standing slightly behind someone else... they will be out of focus. Very crappy setting for snapshots. The shutter speed is usually too slow for indoors... translating to blurry pictures if someone is moving (when flash is not on). If the flash is on, it will "freeze" the motion but will be really bright.

The self timer doesn't work.

There's more, but I have to say, I'm really disappointed in this camera.

First when I bought this camera it was amazing. Amazing quality pictures, great zoom features, and so on. Then, something happened where my face finder stopped working. Then, after about a year I had this lens error. My friend has this same camera, the second time they used it it got the same lens error. Canon has no solution for this problem and I know a lot of people who are very rightly upset that this very expensive camera has a flaw that is not repairable. Be very careful when purchasing this product.

The camera is light and easy to use at first if you just take pictures. However it has many options which would be advantageous for the person wanting special methods and they are not difficult to master.

Without a viewfinder some brighter lighting conditions make it harder to see what you are shooting but more frequently it is not a problem. The telephoto lens is great.

Use of a padded case would be wise to protect the viewscreen during periods of non use.
The software for transfer to your computer is automatic and relatively quick.

The camera has a much better battery life than my previous Canon. I hope it will continue to be so.

This camera is too slow from shot to shot. I have children and do not like this camera at all do to this fact. If you need fast shots, this is not the camera for you!! I'm going back to Kodak.

I purchased this camera before a big trip and only had a short period of time to get use to it. I found it great to work with, the zoom is fabulous and the pictures are crisp and clear. Yes, it does take some time between shots espically with the flash but the quaility is worth it.

After reading reviews of comparable Sonys, Kodaks and Nikons, and after handling all these brands in camera stores, I selected the Canon. It's easy to use, takes great pictures, and is small enough to carry in a pocket. I bought it to take on vacation, instead of lugging my very nice Canon SLR film rig, with all the lenses, etc. This little Canon does everything my 20-year old SLR can do and more. I'm very pleased.

This is a nice camera overall. My only negative comments are: No viewfinder, Not a very well written instruction book. I write instruction books for a living and this book would be unacceptable to my employer.

I'm not too demanding. I want to take nice, clear photos and review them on a sizable screen. I want to be able to snap away using the flash often and not have to wait too long with flash availability. I want the total package at a low price and with double A batteries and the SX1101S delivers. When I'm a little more demanding of features and performance, the Canon provides all I ask for. I couldn't be more pleased.

I bought this camera about a month ago and love it. I wanted one to keep in my purse because my Sony was too large. I love it. It's a little heavy for a purse, but I carry it anyway. I just developed some digital photos and they were so much clearer than my older Sony camera makes.

I love the large screen. It's easy to use and easy to view the pictures you've taken.

I'm not sure I like having the double A batteries, because they seem to go out pretty quickly the way I use the camera, so i don't like throwing away so many but I'm going to try some rechargeable batteries in it to see how that does.

I'd recommend this camera!

This camera has alot of features and settings you can adjust which might seem a little intimidating if your not a pro but it is really easy to use. The menu is clear and I like how you can view everything (settings) on the screen. Speaking of the screen, this camera has a large (3") one and is easily viewable in bright sunlight unlike older lcd displays. The preset picture settings are handy and work well, Sunset and Landscape are great! The 10X optical makes the zoom very clear and the automatic image stabilizer is very helpfull especially when zoomed in on a distant object. I do like how it uses regular batteries (2 AA's) over using a battery pack. It does consume alot of juice but I tried the Energizer Ultimate Lithum batteries and they last much, much longer. Don't bother using the supplied 32mb memory card it holds very little. Just buy the Transcend 8GB HDSC card and this camera will take thousands of pics even on the highest resolution setting.
Overall this camera is a good size, has great zoom, is easy to use, takes excellent pictures, and is a good price for how many features it has.

After much research, I settled on this camera because (1) I have owned 2 Canons that I have loved, and (2) I wanted a more powerful zoom than is available in most standard point-and-shoots. The zoom? Very cool. But I can't get past how grainy/noisy the photos are, especially when taken outdoors. I even had photos taken in ideal lighting conditions that had so much noise it was distracting (well, to me anyways). I finally took similar photos side by side with this camera and my 4+-year-old, 5MP Canon Powershot A95, figuring the side-by-side comparison would give me the answers I was looking for. I took photos with and without flash, in sunlight and shade, using auto, portrait, and landscape modes. The verdict was clear: "Old Reliable" was the winner. Sadly, I will be returning the SX110. Back to the drawing board in search of a new camera, once again. I am sorely disappointed.

I really am impressed with this little camera. It has some amazing features. Great for the amature photographer like myself.
I would highly recommend the seller because the product came exactly as described and within a shorter time than expected!
I am very happy with the deal!

Great product and a great dealer! I started buying referbished product off Amazon a few years ago and I have not been disappointed. This camera is just like if it had been bought new from the store. The camera works great and is very user friendly. Plus the 10x optical zoom is a very handy feature. If there are any downsides it is that the camera is still a bit heavy, a little larger than I would like, and the flash has to be raised manually. Other than these it is a great camera and I would definitely recommend it to anyone else.

i'm no expert at photography but this camera is amazing! it takes pictures with incredible detail; has up to a 40x zoom (which i've already used a lot); it takes super nice video!!! i wasn't sure how i'd like that but now that i'm using it i'm hooked! if you have never used a camera like this......at first it may be a little intimidating but i came to grips with everything in about 3 days.(take lots of practice photos and familiarize yourself with all the features) i've found that the more i mess with the menus, the more things i find this camera can do!!! really, you can't go wrong with the sx110is. and also....do yourself a favor and get a canon printer.....they match up perfectly with the camera and prints great photos.

Excellent quality of pictures - but be careful this camera has a high drop out rate esp with the zoom out and is quite slippery. The Optical zoom does not work with video recording. The Battery consumption is too much. The flash recharge time is frustrating. I am going for Sony DSC H 20 as it has better pixels, optical zoom works while taking videos, feels more sturdy.

My Powershot S2 IS 5MP w/12x Optical Image was fabulous. It was stolen and I was torn between compactness of SX110 IS or the power of the SX10 IS. The SX10 is even larger than the S2 IS and not something that could be slipped into a moderately sized purse. Face it, when traveling, you want the least amount of junk to lug around.

Every Canon I've owned produces superior photos with each generation. I prefer to point, shoot and produce Ansel Adams quality photos but I know that doesn't happen all that often. But the photos from my last trip were just astounding and I had had no time to experiment with the camera.

My only comment is that shooting in lower light conditions, the angle of the camera can really make a difference in the colors picked up by the sensors. Since it is a visual thing, you are in control of the outcome.

By far the most user friendly Canon I've owned.

Really like this camera. Suits my needs for keeping up with my children. Recommend for those who just want to "point and shoot."

the aperture can be open up to 2.8!
the large aperture provides clear foreground and blurred background which distinguishes the shot subject from surroundings.
it performs well when picturing a portrait or detailed feature.
this might be the greatest advantage of sx110 over other 10x compact digital cameras whose aperture almost start from 4.x(smaller aperture).
it is however a little bit heavy and big sized. I still like it.

so very dissapointed with the battery life on this camera. i have taken about 35 pictures and am on my fourth pair of batteries. the features of the camera are great...love thezoom and the size of the display but hate , hate , hate how the battery life is eaten up in no time.....
mary s

I bought this camera to take with me to a concert I went to back in february. I knew that I was in the 6th row, so I needed a good zoom, and I needed something with fairly low noise at high ISOs because of the indoor lighting. I also needed something that was fairly low in price.

After much searching I decided on this little gem of a camera, and boy am I glad I did!

Some of the things I love about this camera:

It's compact. I was looking at the sx10is which is a bit of an upgrade, but ultimately the compactness of the 110 won me over.

It's inexpensive. At least as far as cameras go. I make very little money with my part time job, so I was looking for something that wouldn't break the bank and for about $[...] you can't argue with this.

You can set most everything manually. This came in great handy at the concert when I needed a quicker shutter speed than the pre-set settings wanted to give me. I also like knowing that I can control the image instead of just pushing a button and hoping for the best.

Beautiful 3in screen. Very lovely to use and very clear.

Manual flash. I hate hate hate built in flash for anything other than when you're taking a quick snapshot of you and a friend at night, so this was very convenient for me. I could flip up the flash when I wanted it, and when I didn't it would stay down.

Pretty nice in low lighting. At the concert there was very little light on stage so I cranked the ISO up to 800 and was happy with the amount of noise. It was still there, but it wasn't distracting like on some other cameras. Here's a picture I took from the 6th row with no flash

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This set was taken at a different concert with ISO and shutter speed set manually

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Nice video quality. I wasn't sure of the video quality when I bought it and was hoping for the best at my concert where I know lots of videos get overwhelmed with the bass. Luckily, it didn't sound like a bomb was going off at every beat. The sound isn't as good (in my opinion) as the sx10, but it's still pretty good. The video is also pretty high quality.

If you're interested, you can find some videos I took here

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10x optical zoom. I. Love. This. The whole trip I took while seeing the concert was filled with me playing around with the zoom from our 9th story hotel room. There was a group of police officers talking with a man directly across the street from our hotel and you could literally read their name badges from how close it could zoom in.

Now for some things that I don't like so much.

First of all, the screen has no protection so it's easily scratched if it's not in a case whenever it's not being used. This is a turn off for me only because I'm the kind of person who likes to throw stuff into my bag and be on my way without worrying about it getting scratched up, or having to worry about the bulkiness of a case. This is by no means a reason to not buy the camera as this problem is easily remedied by keeping the camera in a small case or using a screen protector.

Next is that you can't use the optical zoom while taking movies. This bothers me because I really like to take video at concerts and it's a pain if you set the zoom wrong at the beginning of a video and can't change it throughout.

On that note, it's also VERY easy to switch from "standard" video mode to "compact" mode. Compact mode is a considerably lower resolution than standard and is closer to the resolution on a camera phone than the much higher quality of the standard mode. This has happened to me on at least two occasions and I couldn't figure out how it was happening until too late. It can easily change if the wheel located near the right thumb is moved while the camera is in movie mode. This is the one flaw that is causing me to give the camera 4 stars instead of 5 (I'm still bitter about the footage I lost because of it). This, however, can become a non problem if you're aware of how it can happen and how to fix it if it does happen.

To wrap this up, the sx110is is an excellent camera if you want an awesome zoom, and good quality images on a budget. I will definitely continue to use this as a non DSLR concert/everyday camera far into the future!

I already own another Canon digital but I wanted something with a higher optical zoom. I have been using this for the last few weeks and I love this camera. I noticed that results are much better when you use in manual or program modes. It is not possible to reach the desired results with auto. May be I have not been able to figure that out yet.

I do not like that it is slow when you want to take continuous shots but it is so easy to use anyway. However, 2 AA Batteries do not last much, you always have to carry backups if you are on the road. Good part is that you can find those everywhere.

Overall, I am happy with my cool looking camara.

I am totally satisfied with the quality of the camera, it's functions, and the quality of the photos. I used this camera to take pictures at my sisters wedding and they turned out great! The camera was easy to use, right out of the box and controls the camera "shake" very well.

Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) Probably one of the cameras in its class with the most advanced features for taking pictures in any indoor or outdoor conditions . Excellent Software for transfer from camera to computer or printer .

I have had this camera for several weeks now. Most recently, I captured several shots of a Coopers Hawk enjoying some rodent dinner in a tree in my back yard. Using the 10x optical zoom and the full 9MP I took some of my best photo's ever. I have cropped and enlarged several to 8"x10" and they are stunning. The controls are logical and easy to use. The camera feels good in your hands. The only negative I have is that it chews and spits out standard AA batteries in a very short period of time. Rechargables are the only way to go.

A great camera for the price! I'm still getting used to no viewfinder, but the large 3" display is very nice. It has virtually every setting my SLR 35 mm camera's had. I am using this camera to photograph the night sky for my astronomy class, it works fine with a 15 second exposure and wide angle setting.

I've had a chance to take this camera for a spin and I like what I've seen. The 10x optical zoom is wonderful (compared to the 3x on my other camera.) The colors are vibrant so there's little need to tune up my photos. The large screen is a treat to use as well. There are several features I still need to play with but overall I feel this camera is worth the money! :)

The photos are great but it is hard to find the specialty functions in the camera.

I LOVE my new camera. I am always the person with the camera, so, it is important it be lightweight and idiot proof...this camera is both. ZOOM is great, pics are still clear. The time between shots is more then I wanted, but, I am hoping that is just a setting issue.

I've been using a PowerShot A520 for several years and have been very happy with it's simplity, size, and adaptability, but I needed a higher megapixel count than its mere 4 (though that was comparatively high for the p&s's when I bought it). And I wanted a stronger zoom for wildlife shots. I wanted something pocket/purse size to keep with me, which ruled out the SLRs, and this seemed to have both the size and the zoom capability I wanted. It does. And it's so slightly larger than the older camera that I can still use the same protective case (by Pentax, not Canon).

However...It has taken some time to get used to its differences from the A520 (some more, some less convenient).

One of the elements that I don't like is that the SD card slot is in the same compartment as the batteries, so I have to be very careful not to dump the batteries out when I'm removing or changing the card. I need either an extra finger or two, or a lap, available to hold them while I'm manipulating everything else.

Also, I often find the DC-in/AV-out compartment cover ajar. Whether it opens upon being brushed or bumped or whether it simply doesn't latch firmly, I haven't yet determined. I'm concerned because it appears flimsy enough to break off without much effort.

As others have mentioned, there is no viewfinder on this camera. I was used to using a viewfinder but have had no difficulty adapting to using the screen. I must admit, however, that I haven't tried to use it on days bright enough to potentially make viewing the screen difficult. I tend to shoot during the golden hours or with angled lighting rather than in strong sunlight so haven't given that an adequate test.

I expected the stabilization to work better than it seemed to at first, as I shot casual critter shots. Then I discovered the setting for "children and pets." That has helped considerably. Practice and experimentation will no doubt teach me to use the camera more effectively in other ways, as well, in the months ahead.

By the way, I don't like the Canon Zoombrowser software at all. I use it only to download from the card (rather than directly from the camera), and then I switch to a different software program for editing.

I've always struggled with getting good pictures in a variety of challenging lighting requirements. The Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) provides a great balance between total control and total automation. Whether in dark environments or overly brilliant (great shots of snow), a clear picture has been easy to obtain.

I've used the camera a bit for video. Unfortunately the microphone does not have the greatest quality. It would be nice to zoom during the video but I understand the noise concerns. So it is just as well that it doesn't zoom during video shoots.

This camera provides the features of an SLR in a very compact camera which is critical in my application. I will be interested to see how it holds up in my sometimes rugged travel environments.

Ive only taken a few pics with it so far(36) and they have all come out perfectly.What Im enjoying most is learning the different features that the camera has to offer. Before I had a Kodak camera, and let me tell ya; the difference is like having a hotdog and a steak. There's so much more to the steak.

this camera is amazing, the workmanship, the quality, the ease of use, i am so happy with it and the
price was just right. you can't go wrong. easy controls and settings, a no muss tool of image gathering
just like the tribes of east pixelannia, wonderful.

This camera is great. The zoom is amazing and the clarity is wonderful. The 3" screen makes taking and viewing pictures a breeze. This camera takes great pictures in low lighting conditions. One example...my old Olympus 5 MP camera took horrible pictures of my Christmas tree when lit. The picture would come out looking like a blurry fireball. With this Canon, with the flash off in the dark and my Christmas tree illuminated, the lighted tree comes out in perfect clarity. You can see each individual bulb perfectly clear. I was amazed. I will have this camera for a long time.

This camera takes exceptional pictures! Huge 3" viewing screen, and the zoom quality is absolutely amazing! Though you can set it on "auto" and take great pictures that way, it's manual settings allow you to adjust shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and much more to take those beautiful pictures that professional cameras take.
I've read reviews that said it eats batteries, but in my experience, that's only if you're constantly using the flash. If your setting are right, you don't need the flash on most the time, unless most of your shooting is done in low/dark light. Frankly, i rarely use the flash unless i'm in that kind of light setting and my pictures look better for it.
I would NOT recommend this camera for the first time, or casual picture-taker. This camera is best suited for someone who has a growing interest in taking better pictures because while you're learning to use the more advanced features (which takes time and practice) you can still take great shots in the "auto" setting.

THREE NEGATIVES:
1. It's somewhat heavy (which i don't mind but you might).
2. Also, when you DO use the flash, the viewing delay time is pretty significant. What I mean is as soon as you take a picture with the flash on you will have to wait atleast four seconds to take another picture.
3. There is no eye viewer (i'm sure that's not the correct term). What i mean is - you can only view your subject on the viewing screen, not by peeking through the eye hole that most cameras have.

I did more than my fair share of research before purchasing this camera. I actually purchased it, exchanged it for a different camera and then came back to this one for its superior quality. We wanted a camera with a decent zoom and unfortunately, that means you don't get a pocket-sized camera-it's a trade-off. The LCD screen is large and the image is clear and bright, not grainy like some cameras. The video feature, which we tried the other day, is a nice add-on. Yes, you don't have the option to zoom in, but that's why you buy a camcorder. It's a nice feature to have on the camera for those days you don't have that along. The menu is easy to use and I like being able to adjust as much or as little as I want. I wasn't sure whether I'd like a pop-up flash, but it becomes pretty automatic to put it up and if you don't, the camera reminds you. Lastly, I like being able to review my pictures without turning the camera on. There is some lag time after a picture has been taken, but I am still using the memory card it came with while awaiting the arrival of my new one. Once I have rechargeable batteries (I ordered Eneloop, which was recommended to me) and my Ultra II memory card, I expect to see some difference. All in all, I am quite happy with this product.

I think this is a great camera fr the money. The specs are great for a reasonable price. It does not have a viewfinder window instead the lcd screen is the window. It took a little bit to get used too, I am happy I got this camera.

I just wanted an easy-to-use and understandable camera. This camera is that and more. I can't believe all this camera does. It blew my mind. It's simple to use and the instruction book is easy to understand. I really appreciate the 3" viewer. For those seeking an advanced camera capable of just about anything, this camera provides that too.

This is my first camera from cannon, i was having Casio Exlim (bought 4 years back!!). To my perspective this is a very good camera. The Macro mode is AWESOME.

I previously had a Canon S2 IS as I wanted the 10x optical zoom. I was incredibly disappointed that after 2 years, the lens jammed. Called an error 18. Upon doing research I learned it is a common problem with the Canon lens. Customer service was less than acceptable. I still wanted a zoom lens and shopped around for price point, size, optical zoom. I was a little gun shy with Canon and compared the camera to its competitor which I believe is the Lumix. I ended up getting Canon's new version of the 10x zoom. It increased the mp to 9 which is good. This camera is much smaller which is great. The pictures are good and so far I don't have any complaints. I am still learning about the camera and have not yet played with all the features. My concern is the shelf life with regard to this lens as I do use the camera frequently. If this lens tanks on me I will no longer be a Canon Camera owner. So, at this point I would recommend the camera with re: to size, picture quality, optical zoom options and image stabilization. The price point is very reasonable.

Camera is ok.. compact, lightweight, but miss some features. it dows not have a viewfinder (you have only the huge lcd screen to see the subject), and i couldn't find where to shoot multiple shots with different EV

I use a camera on a daily basis for work and personal use. I previously used the Canon Elph and Rebel, and found it challenging to deal with charging or replacing the specialty batteries when traveling remote areas or internationally. With this camera I use either rechargable AA's or the AA batteries made for digital use, and have gotten many hours of use (over a few weeks) out of one set. It has performed well in low light situations, and is responsive and can take photos quickly if the focus is held. This camera is very small for it's functionality, very light, intuitive to use.

I'm a fairly serious hobby photographer and have used the previous model Canon SX100 in addition to the latest SX110. Everything about it is slightly better than the older model, so all the past reviews on the SX100 and praises still apply. The SX110 is like the cheaper version of the Canon G10 (minus RAW, wide angle, flash hotshoe, and build quality), but the CHDK mod could close the gap even more with advanced features. Here's my summary of likes and dislikes:

Likes:

- Superb image quality for a compact camera, lens corner to corner sharpness, minimum color fringing, and detail vs noise tradeoff are all better than other cameras in its class.

- Manual controls (PASM), exposure compensation, contrast/saturation/sharpness adjustments, custom white balance, flash intensity are all adjustable.

- 3" LCD screen with 230k resolution, average specs for new generation cameras today. Viewable from a wide angle, and visible in bright sunny conditions.

- 9 Megapixels is good for most large prints, more megapixels would've meant more noise without much improved detail due to physical light diffraction limits.

- Good 10x zoom all the way to 360mm equiv.

- Macro mode focuses all the way close to 1cm (less than half an inch).

- Fast lens, meaning the aperture doesn't get too small as you zoom in so a fast shutter speed can still be used to freeze action far away or in dim conditions.

- Optical image stabilization works well giving about 2 stops advantage.

- AA batteries are great, get the pre-charged (aka hybrid) NiMH and you can get consistently 400-500 shots per recharge. Also don't have to worry about lost charger on a trip. Better for the environment long-term than proprietary batteries that only fit one camera.


Dislikes:

- Wide angle not wide enough (28mm would've been better than 36mm)

- Minor barrel distortion at the wide angle, only noticeable when there are straight edges in the frame, they look curved.

- The zoom setting is not displayed, it only pops up briefly when you change the zoom, and it's not exact. A better solution would've been to always display the 35mm equiv value. Also a zoom resume or preset would be nice, so when camera is powered off and on, it resumes the zoom it was in before. This does happen when the camera powers off to save battery, but not all settings are restored in that situation, such as the drive mode or macro focus settings.

- No optical zoom during video recording and HD video, only 640x480 30 fps highest quality.

- The software interface is outdated and unintuitive sometimes. Turning auto ISO shift on should AUTOMATICALLY shift the ISO (like older SX100), not requiring the press of the "print" button after half pressing the shutter. Some of the features require a lot of button presses. Also auto-power off mode only has option of off or 3 mins, and lens retract in playback is either immediate or 1 min, there should be values in between.

- Image noise is noticeable at ISO 800 & higher, not unexpected for a small sensor camera. Maybe if Canon used a slightly bigger sensor like 1/1.6" instead of 1/2.3"...

- No live histogram. For a serious camera with manual controls, live histogram should be an option instead of only available after the image is taken.

- The command wheel is only good for scrolling through a long list, but I would've preferred a less finicky button interface. Sometimes it's easy to accidentally scroll a value when you meant to press the button or vice versa.

- Flash recycle can take 7-10 seconds after a full power discharge, but not a big deal since I don't use the on-camera flash much (I use natural lighting with higher ISO sensitivities, or an external slave flash triggered by the camera's flash). It's one of the tradeoffs of using AA batteries.

I admit the dislikes are very nit-picky, overall this is a great camera, but I'm writing them here so that either Canon or one if its competitors can pick up on these issues and improve on them in future models.

I have owned this camera for 1.5 months, and am very happy. I am frankly amazed at the flexibility and image quality from a camera at this price point that fits in your pocket. I find myself grabbing it whenever I go for a walk. At a store I compared it to the Panasonic TZ5 and a Nikon super zoom in the same price range. In shots without flash the Canon had far better image quality. (The TZ5 is nifty, but the image quality is mediocre: Its noise reduction really smears the colors.)

The 10X zoom lens is great if you don't mind a small amount of fringing on high contrast edges. The controls are logically laid out and easy to use, yet there is comprehensive manual controls if you need it. The image sharpening is a little overdone for my taste: I recommend shooting in P mode using a custom color profile with the sharpening turned down to the lowest level. The problem is that Canon chose to go light on the noise reduction (a decision with which I agree), but the default sharpening tends to turn low-level noise into "spiky" artifacts.

I wasn't expecting much from the video mode, but I must admit that it does well, even in low light conditions, and the sound is surprisingly good. It is a nuisance that you cannot adjust the optical zoom in video mode, since the digital zoom really degrades image quality.

It obviously still has a relatively small sensor with limited dynamic range, so don't expect silky smooth DSLR-like images at medium/low lighting, but at reasonable light levels the images are beautiful.

Highly recommended.

What I love about this camera is it's just plain easy to pick up and use, but it's got a load of advanced features that you can learn as you go.

Pick up the SX110 and you can feel how solid and stable it is in your hands. Okay, it's not the new thinner camera, but it still fits nicely into a shirt pocket.

Right off the bat, all the controls are up top and pretty clearly marked and understandable. Good for Canon. I looked at another brand and someone had to clue me in on what "BS" meant in terms of photography. It means Best Shot, by the way, but should I have to read the manual to find that out? The 'easy' settings should be intuitive and they are on the Canon.

The zoom is 10X optical, which means you're going to get clearer zooms than you would with a digitally produced effect. That ends the jagged edges.

The 3" LCD is clear as a bell. Colors are sharp and they stay that way in the pictures. In order to defeat the automatic white balance correction, you have scene selectors for sunset, snow scene, and night scene among others.

Anti-shake means the camera will correct for tremors in your hands. This is great if you're like me and take a lot of scenes from a passenger side window.

A huge plus is the camera operates on two AA size batteries. Trust me, this is a very good feature. We once got ready to go on a whale watching cruise only to discover our fancy camera's proprietary batteries were DOA. What to do? No camera store in the vicinity. We were lucky to find a disposable film camera to take semi-decent shots, but if our camera took AA's we could have bought replacement batteries right off the wharf.

The only drawback in this camera is the proximity of the flash to the lens. Even with red eye on, photos of my Siamese cat looked wrong. We finally took pictures in room light with 1/10th of a second exposure counting on the anti-shake and got EXCELLENT shots of the cats.

If you're looking for a portable camera that's easy to use and supply, this little Canon is a great camera to look at. For the money, the features and quality of pictures are excellent!

Rebecca Kyle, October 2008

I was in the market for a new camera and had always owned Pentax or Kodak. As i researched I noticed Canon's get great ratings so I considered a few Canon's in my quest for a new digital camera. I also checked out the Panasonic Lumix TZ5, very nice, however I liked the options and features on the Canon SX110 better. One really neat feature it has that I did not see on any of the cameras I looked at was the playback button. You can view the pictures you have taken without powering on the camera, WOW! Besides the awesome pictures this camera takes and how easy it is to use, you can also use the zoom feature while in video mode (most digicams do not do that). Great camera overall, however the only 2 faults I have found is the date can only be imprinted on the picture in postcard mode (think this is 2mp). This is alright for me b/c I use low res for mostly emails and 4x6 prints, however may not be good for people who like to take pics in higher resolutions. The other flaw is the SLOW flash recycle, you could miss out on some good pics bc of this. I also want to praise amazon.com for the great price which was $55 cheaper than the local retail stores in my area and I received my camera the day after I ordered it! Now that's super fast service!!

After many years of using only Olympus cameras, I bought the SX110 as a secondary compact camera and am truly amazed with its quality and feature set. The manual controls are great for creative photographers, the optical 10x zoom is excellent. Battery life is better than expected (about 3 days of shooting). IS works great as well.
All in all, a great buy (and even the price tag was a nice surprise).

I just saw this camera at a local store. I am looking to replace my Canon S5iS, which has horrible lag time for focusing with a flash... This one did much better in that department; still not super fast, but if you want that you have to get an SLR.

The really cool thing I wanted to mention is the impressive macro feature. The saleswoman held it so that it was touching my engagement ring, and then so that it was touching a key ring, and it was able to focus on my ring band and on the key itself that close. That to me is awesome! I use to work at said camera store and played with all of the cameras' features. This one surpassed all of the ones I tested.

Also, it has a nice big screen, although a viewfinder would be nice for backup. However that would cut down on the screen size.

Another nice thing is it takes 2 AAs, not 4 like my existing Canon. Overall it is a great camera- it even has manual modes on the dial which is always nice if you know what you're doing with them =)

I'd highly recommend it, but since I don't own it yet I only gave it 4 stars, incase I am missing a negative...