As you are making a purchase decision, we suggest that you take the time to read some SX20IS Canon Camera reviews in order to see what other consumers have to say about the product. Here are some user reviews to help you make your shopping decision:

Having tried over a dozen digital cameras I've found the features and picture quality of the SX20 IS to be the best yet in this size and weight. Naturally everyone wants better low light performance and while this could still be better, its the best I've seen in outside of digital SLRs. Feature set is unmatched by Olympus or Nikon as neither have video or picture quality as good. Stereo audio quality really does sound like the CD sound Canon advertises. I was amazed as usually those small microphones overemphasize the high frequencies. People's voices, birds and even the background rumbling noise that is typical of a large city was very accurately reproduced. This camera takes good photos with its default settings, but by learning a little about it's features most will quickly be taking professional quality photos.
-"Mba2007" (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

I do a lot of web searches for reviews on anything I tend to purchase. I almost purchased the SX10IS which is selling for $370 until I found out that this camera was being released just days ago. I got it yesterday for $400, just $30 more than the SX10IS with more features and so far am very happy with my decision. I played around with it last evening and was very impressed with the features and picture quality. I have a smaller PowerShot that I bought 2 years ago so I am familiar with Canon already. For $400 you cannot go wrong for what you are getting. The only thing that may trun some off is that it is a large "SLR like" camera which cannot be put into your pocket. Since I have a smaller one it wasn't a concern. I highly recommend this camera for those that want a little more quality in photo taking since the lense is larger than the smaller cameras which is beneficial in lower lighting conditions. It also has a mount for an external flash. My Minolta flash I bought in 1988 works with it.
-B. Onderdonk (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

I've owned 5 Canon digital cameras over the years and only 1 let me down. I bought this because I wanted 1 camera that did it all. I own the sx200is and love it but was looking for more zoom, I attend alot of air shows. I'm not a professional , but I do take many photo's when traveling and at family functions. I was tired of taking a camcorder and a still camera around and my SX200IS I own did not do zoom video any justice. After much research I settled on the Canon SX20IS and have never been happier. I just had it at a wedding and not only did the photo's come out sharp but the HD Video was better than I could have ever expected. Low light outside it doesn't matter the camera seems to always use the right settings. My only complaint is that they don't include a users manual in the box anymore and yes it's a tad bigger than I would like but it still slipped into my jacket pocket. 3 weeks and counting and it hasn't disapointed me yet
-A. Petrone (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

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This is my first quality digital camera and it far exceeds my expectations. I am a novice user but I have been getting exceptional photos using the SX20IS camera. I have been taking pictures mainly of an outdoor nature, flowers, gardens and the like. The pictures have not been saturated with too much green or overloaded with hues. The zoom comes in very handy in outside shots.

I have just printed out the best pictures I have ever taken with true accurate colors and exceptional detail.

I have not tried the video function yet. That is still to come.

I have taken countless pictures with my EOS Rebel 35MM camera but the PowerShot is by far the lightest, fastest easiest one to use. This is a sturdy, well made camera which is laid out very well. The right buttons are where they should be.

An excellent choice for a beginner, novice, or a seasoned pro.
-T. Arganbright (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

I just received this camera a few days ago and I love it. It takes a while to figure out all the features, but once you get the hang of the settings you end up with some fantastic looking pictures. I mainly bought this for photographing my jewelry that I sell online, and it does an amazing job. I also enjoy taking nature photographs and so far this camera has delivered some terrific outdoor shots. I love the macro and super macro settings, they're perfect for getting super-tight shots of my products. Everyone who has given this camera a bad review obviously didn't take the time to tweak any of the settings. It takes a bit of patience to get the settings just right for your shot, and I am still learning all there is to know about this camera, but overall I am very happy with it. My only complaint is that the lens cap isn't attached to the body of the camera and I have to put it in my pocket when I'm taking photos. I highly recommend this camera to anyone considering purchasing it.
-H. Denny (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

This camera will do everything without carrying a big bag of extra parts. The video is 720p resolution and when played back on a good TV it is as good as it gets. The video focus works great and being able to zoom while shooting makes all the difference. The stills are prefect--great lighting, color and focus. I would like a higher resolution view finder--the one on this camera is a bit fuzzy to my eye. I guess I could learn to use the lcd display, but I still like the view finder for composing my pictures. I really like my new camera.
-J. Seelye (SX20IS Canon Camera user review from Amazon.com)

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