Canon PowerShot SX20 IS photos

Minor tweaks to Canon's PowerShot SX10 IS result in the SX20 IS. At least you get HD movie support now.

Joshua Goldman

Aug. 19, 2009 10:23 a.m. PT

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Like its 10x-zoom sibling, the SX120 IS, the SX20 IS doesn't change much from the previous version, the SX10 IS. The key differences are a bump in resolution from 10 megapixels to 12 and 720p HD-quality movie support as well as HDMI output for easy connection to an HDTV. It'll be available in August for $399.99.

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The SX20 IS keeps the previous generation's 20x f2.8-5.7 28-560mm-equivalent lens. Optically stabilized, of course. Another bonus: the zoom works while recording movies and it uses a new motor designed to be quieter so it's not heard in the audio when you zoom.