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title: "Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom"
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# 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD 10MP High-Res Sensor 20x Optical Zoom Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** R910
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your storytelling with zoom, clarity, and smart tech—capture life’s moments like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R910 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Unleash the power of a 20x optical zoom with ultra-quiet, stabilized precision—never miss the details that matter.
- • **Flexible Viewing Angles:** 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD lets you shoot creatively from any perspective, perfect for dynamic content creation on the go.
- • **Seamless MovieSnap Mode:** Grab high-res stills while recording video—because the perfect moment shouldn’t wait.
- • **Smart DIGIC 4 Processor:** Experience lightning-fast face & motion detection with intelligent contrast correction for flawless shots every time.
- • **Crystal-Clear 10MP Shots:** Capture stunning, print-ready 10MP images with advanced noise reduction and color accuracy for professional-grade photos.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a versatile 10MP digital camera featuring a powerful 20x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, a 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD, and the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it offers enhanced face and motion detection, multiple shooting modes, and MovieSnap functionality to capture high-resolution stills during video recording. Ideal for high-quality prints and flexible shooting angles, this camera ensures you never miss a moment, whether close-up or distant.

## Description

Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, you'll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection.

Review: CANON Powershot SX 10 IS - Exceeded My Expectations - I absolutely love this camera. I have only had the SX 10 for a little over a month and i wanted to be fully familiar with it before i wrote a review on it. I decided to get the SX 10 for several reasons. Cost, Quality, Functionality, and Ease Of Use. I have been using Canon cameras for many years. I love Canon products, they have never let me down. To me this camera is the best of both worlds. I do a lot of landscape and nature photography and so i really need the wide angle and the telephoto reach. The macro and supermacro modes are outstanding. To me the 5.0-100.0mm (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm) Lens is the most amazing thing about this camera. The lens on this camera is truly amazing. You can really reach out and touch somebody with this bad boy. The Canon SX 10 IS is a excellent choice if you don't have the money for DSLR. I am still learning and this camera is certainly a great one to learn with because you have many of the functions of a good DSLR. The Auto mode works really well and you can get away with most shots by simply point and shoot. But for the shots that you cant pull of in Auto you have the ability to go full Manual Which i love. There are way too many great functions on this camera for me to list. I didn't buy this camera for the video but the video is fantastic as well. I was actually shocked the first time i the recorded a practice session of my friends band, the audio and video quality are truly awesome. The SX 10 really is the one of the closest things you can get to DSLR without having to spend thousands of dollars. A lot of people seem to think that you can't use lens filters with the SX10, but they couldn't be more wrong. Just google Lensmate SX 10. I got the Lensmate Adapter 58mm, Hoya UV filter 58mm, an extra Lens Cap 58mm to fit the UV filter, and a Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer 58 mm and a few other goodies. I leave the Lensmate Adapter and the UV filter on the SX10 at all times to protect the main lens. This is the perfect addition. You can have a lot of fun with a Cir Polarizer. They are very useful for Landscape Photography because they help make the skies blue and the clouds white as they should be. The Polarizer is also great for taking the reflections off of water or glass. My only complaint with this camera is Canon or actually Myself. I bought this camera about a month ago and about two weeks later Canon sent me an email saying that the Canon Powershot SX 20 was about to be released. That really struck a nerve ha. I really don't know how they could improve this model very much but i would have definitely loved to have had a heads up about the new SX 20 IS. Oh Well i guess that's what i get for not doing more research. I am certainly very happy with the SX 10. And with this model i can use the Canon Powershot SX10 IS CHDK Hack to unlock many more functions and capabilities such as RAW Image Format, Time Lapse, Remote Shutter Release, Motion detection, Bracketing, DOF Calculator, ETC ETC. This was my first purchase from desertcart.com and i am extremely satisfied with desertcart. I ordered this camera late in the afternoon around 3:00pm or 4:00pm on a Thursday and it was at my house by 4:00pm Friday, ready for the weekend abuse. The Canon Powershot SX 10 IS is an excellent choice for beginner as well as advanced photographers. The Quality and Functionality of this camera greatly out weigh the cost. I would recommend the Canon SX 10 to anybody looking for an excellent all in one type of camera. Go ahead and pick one up you won't be disappointed.
Review: Almost perfect - This camera is almost perfect. I'm not going to be able to add much to what the other reviewers have stated: I agree with all the good points (type of batteries it uses, easy to hold, great lenses that adapt themselves to shooting almost anything, doesn't weight too much but, at the same time, feels solid, easy to use, the rotating LCD display, etc.). I cannot comment on the filming angle of the camera since I do not use it for films. I expect that, if I do use it to film something, it will be along the lines like the use of the camera that my cellular phone has: as an emergency measure only. If I need to film then I'll get a film camera. Getting back to the camera: I've had mine for a bit over a week by now and shot over 400 photographs. I'm definitively NOT a power user, but I do know a bit or two regarding what constitutes a good photograph: if I like it then it's a good one! This machine makes almost all shots look like good ones. If you don't want to bother about anything, just select the AUTO function and zoom to the point of getting in the picture what you want. Period. If, like me, you like to tinker a little (or a lot!), it has almost all the functions that you might wish for (and, perhaps, some more that you didn't know existed). When I say that it's close to perfect it is because: a) The shutter cannot be programmed for a lapse greater than 15 seconds. If you want to shoot stars or some other night pictures, this might be a bit of a concern. I would have liked the shutter to be fully programmable up to infinity. b) The low battery alarm only comes on when you're dangerously low on power. By then it might be too late. I would have liked a battery level indicator that tells me at all times what the level of power is so that I can take precautionary measures (like buying some more batteries ahead of time). c) The continuous shooting mode, when you have selected the 10 Mega pixel resolution, is slow. I was shooting a "corrida" here in México and action was a lot faster than what the machine was capable of capturing. Most certainly the 0.6 seconds that are specified need to be improved (perhaps up to 0.2 seconds or less). If someone tells me that I can get a faster response by lowering the resolution, my response would be: what's the point of getting a lot of low resolution pictures? If I'm shooting something it's because I'm interested in it in the first place! If I had to resume this machine it would go along these lines: It has almost everything that you might want but doesn't force you to use it: it leaves you the freedom to be the type of photographer that you are. Not much else that I can add.

## Features

- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards
- MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie
- 20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer , improved speed and quiet zooming
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for high-quality printing and flexibility when editing
- 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection
- 20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer; improved speed and quiet zooming
- 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD; DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001G5ZTZO |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #93,837 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #842 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Lens Cap, Neck Strap, Tripod |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | This Canon PowerShot SX10 IS features a 20x optical zoom lens with a wide-angle view and Optical Image Stabilizer for clear and stable shots. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, SDHC |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 0.7 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 562 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | MOV |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD Bus |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C4 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Focal Length Description | 28.0 - 560.0 millimeters |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Generation | 10 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803100785 |
| Hardware Interface | PictBridge, SDHC |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine, Normal |
| Lens Construction | >1 |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2665B001 |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 560 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon Powershot SX10IS |
| Model Number | SX10IS |
| Model Series | Powershot SX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Optical Zoom | 20 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 10 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 75.4 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 10 |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | MOV |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 10 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803100785 013803100792 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 7 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon
- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** MOV
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 560 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 20
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

## Images

![Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oB15OhZIS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why does My camera keep saying memory card error even though it has it in?**
A: I had a similar issue. Due to the age of this camera, ensure there SD card does not have too much memory. I inserted a 64GB card and got an error. I threw an old 512 MB (1/2 Gig) SD card in and it worked fine. I guess some of the old tech cannot handle that much memory.

**Q: Does it have built in Wifi**
A: No wifi. This is a point and shoot camera. I have used one for several years and is simple to operate and takes good pictures.

**Q: Can I change the lesson on this camera?**
A: What do you mean by "lesson"?
Modes? aperture priority, etc>?
sorry

**Q: Is there a slide copier that is compatible with the SX10 is?**
A: Yes they have a number of them at all sorts of different prices ....Check out B&H Photo, they will do you a good job on finding just the unit you want.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CANON Powershot SX 10 IS - Exceeded My Expectations
*by J***E on August 31, 2009*

I absolutely love this camera. I have only had the SX 10 for a little over a month and i wanted to be fully familiar with it before i wrote a review on it. I decided to get the SX 10 for several reasons. Cost, Quality, Functionality, and Ease Of Use. I have been using Canon cameras for many years. I love Canon products, they have never let me down. To me this camera is the best of both worlds. I do a lot of landscape and nature photography and so i really need the wide angle and the telephoto reach. The macro and supermacro modes are outstanding. To me the 5.0-100.0mm (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm) Lens is the most amazing thing about this camera. The lens on this camera is truly amazing. You can really reach out and touch somebody with this bad boy. The Canon SX 10 IS is a excellent choice if you don't have the money for DSLR. I am still learning and this camera is certainly a great one to learn with because you have many of the functions of a good DSLR. The Auto mode works really well and you can get away with most shots by simply point and shoot. But for the shots that you cant pull of in Auto you have the ability to go full Manual Which i love. There are way too many great functions on this camera for me to list. I didn't buy this camera for the video but the video is fantastic as well. I was actually shocked the first time i the recorded a practice session of my friends band, the audio and video quality are truly awesome. The SX 10 really is the one of the closest things you can get to DSLR without having to spend thousands of dollars. A lot of people seem to think that you can't use lens filters with the SX10, but they couldn't be more wrong. Just google Lensmate SX 10. I got the Lensmate Adapter 58mm, Hoya UV filter 58mm, an extra Lens Cap 58mm to fit the UV filter, and a Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer 58 mm and a few other goodies. I leave the Lensmate Adapter and the UV filter on the SX10 at all times to protect the main lens. This is the perfect addition. You can have a lot of fun with a Cir Polarizer. They are very useful for Landscape Photography because they help make the skies blue and the clouds white as they should be. The Polarizer is also great for taking the reflections off of water or glass. My only complaint with this camera is Canon or actually Myself. I bought this camera about a month ago and about two weeks later Canon sent me an email saying that the Canon Powershot SX 20 was about to be released. That really struck a nerve ha. I really don't know how they could improve this model very much but i would have definitely loved to have had a heads up about the new SX 20 IS. Oh Well i guess that's what i get for not doing more research. I am certainly very happy with the SX 10. And with this model i can use the Canon Powershot SX10 IS CHDK Hack to unlock many more functions and capabilities such as RAW Image Format, Time Lapse, Remote Shutter Release, Motion detection, Bracketing, DOF Calculator, ETC ETC. This was my first purchase from Amazon.com and i am extremely satisfied with Amazon. I ordered this camera late in the afternoon around 3:00pm or 4:00pm on a Thursday and it was at my house by 4:00pm Friday, ready for the weekend abuse. The Canon Powershot SX 10 IS is an excellent choice for beginner as well as advanced photographers. The Quality and Functionality of this camera greatly out weigh the cost. I would recommend the Canon SX 10 to anybody looking for an excellent all in one type of camera. Go ahead and pick one up you won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost perfect
*by P***A on November 11, 2008*

This camera is almost perfect. I'm not going to be able to add much to what the other reviewers have stated: I agree with all the good points (type of batteries it uses, easy to hold, great lenses that adapt themselves to shooting almost anything, doesn't weight too much but, at the same time, feels solid, easy to use, the rotating LCD display, etc.). I cannot comment on the filming angle of the camera since I do not use it for films. I expect that, if I do use it to film something, it will be along the lines like the use of the camera that my cellular phone has: as an emergency measure only. If I need to film then I'll get a film camera. Getting back to the camera: I've had mine for a bit over a week by now and shot over 400 photographs. I'm definitively NOT a power user, but I do know a bit or two regarding what constitutes a good photograph: if I like it then it's a good one! This machine makes almost all shots look like good ones. If you don't want to bother about anything, just select the AUTO function and zoom to the point of getting in the picture what you want. Period. If, like me, you like to tinker a little (or a lot!), it has almost all the functions that you might wish for (and, perhaps, some more that you didn't know existed). When I say that it's close to perfect it is because: a) The shutter cannot be programmed for a lapse greater than 15 seconds. If you want to shoot stars or some other night pictures, this might be a bit of a concern. I would have liked the shutter to be fully programmable up to infinity. b) The low battery alarm only comes on when you're dangerously low on power. By then it might be too late. I would have liked a battery level indicator that tells me at all times what the level of power is so that I can take precautionary measures (like buying some more batteries ahead of time). c) The continuous shooting mode, when you have selected the 10 Mega pixel resolution, is slow. I was shooting a "corrida" here in México and action was a lot faster than what the machine was capable of capturing. Most certainly the 0.6 seconds that are specified need to be improved (perhaps up to 0.2 seconds or less). If someone tells me that I can get a faster response by lowering the resolution, my response would be: what's the point of getting a lot of low resolution pictures? If I'm shooting something it's because I'm interested in it in the first place! If I had to resume this machine it would go along these lines: It has almost everything that you might want but doesn't force you to use it: it leaves you the freedom to be the type of photographer that you are. Not much else that I can add.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the better cameras I ever owned
*by T***O on November 28, 2008*

It's not a DSLR but it comes pretty darn close. What doesn't it have that a DSLR does? 1. Well the obvious is you can't change lenses but with such a large zoom and super macro why carry around all that stuff just to take hobby shots? 2. The sensor is never going to be as great as the higher end cameras, but it does a darn good job if you know how to work your settings and use a tripod. 3. You can't shoot raw. Again this is for the person who likes to take photos rather than switching out lenses, cleaning innards of the body, and sitting in front of the computer tweaking all day. That being said if you're looking for a more "professional camera" go for the new Rebel (I believe the new one has live view that the older models don't and that is a real plus.) Okay so shooting at anything above 400ISO gets noisy. My solution - use a tripod for longer exposures at a lower ISO or use flash when possible. The zoom is great and though you do lose some quality there is an image stabalizer, you will get shake -- again use a tripod or monopod. The thing is so easy to use, I never even read the instruction manual. It's all right there on the camera, you just have to play around with it. Burst mode is kinda slow, but again it's under $400 camera -- there are going to be some trade offs for the all-in-one-point-and-shoot. USE the scene settings, they are marvelous, and can actually help train you on how to set the camera manually. The indoor mode is fantastic at setting the white balance. The best situation for any camera is lots of light so expect noise, blur etc in darker settings. Get yourself a flash -- Speedlite 430ex or better if you have the cash. I am still waiting for mine, but if you like to bounce flash off the wall behind you do some more research on it. Get a diffuser and/or bounce the crap out of it. Experiment and play. Once you learn the camera and its nuances, you will be able to get the most out of it. Spend the money and get a fast memory card with a lot of space. This camera is now my baby and I have used the Olympus Camedia 3.2 MP for quite some time and I have taken a lot of great photos with it. I had the older rebel, hated that it didn't have live view and didn't have the money to buy fast telephoto lenses. Sold it. I recommend you keep yours if you have one though... they are great cameras. I will be shooting intimate events (baby showers, small weddings, birthday and holiday parties) with this one and using my friend's rebel as a backup. LOL imagine that!!? I figure I can make some of my cash back maybe even enough to get the new rebel. If you want something that is easy to use, has a great zoom lens, takes great photos and is under $400, this is the camera for you. It's a canon and the resale value should stick should you want to upgrade in a year. T-

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