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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Jun 17, 2010

Pros

  • Great blend of fun features and manual controls
  • Zoom toggle gives good control over 14X zoom lens
  • Innovative design feels good in the hand
  • Superior video quality

Cons

  • Subpar audio capture in video mode
  • Plastic zoom toggle takes some getting used to

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