Features:

  • Powerful 42x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer for outstanding optical performance
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 1:1. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos.
  • 20.0 Megapixel sensor with DIGIC 4+ Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality and approx number of shots recordable to 16 GB memory card
  • 3.0-inch LCD with a wide viewing angle allows clear display as well as easy operation and sharing. LCD Pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots
  • Capture 720p HD video with clear sound. Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.11 x 2.72 x 3.35 in. / 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm
  • Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on predefined shooting situations.Focal Length:4.30 mm
Small, portable, and absolutely AMAZING

I came to Amazon looking for a camera to take on vacations and trips. I only ever use my iPhone for pictures, and wanted to invest in something slightly more professional that wouldn't break the bank. I am in no way a photographer, but this camera sure makes me feel like one. It's the perfect size for travelers, as it fits in your hand perfectly, as it's very small and portable. I think the picture quality is absolutely stunning. I can zoom into a tree from over 100 feet away and it looks as if I'm right in front of it! I haven't taken this camera on my trip to Europe yet, but will update and post the pictures I take once I do. I've mostly just played around with it, taking pictures of my dog or sister. I included a selfie to show the flash - that was taken in a pitch black room. I wasn't even sure it would come out clear, but wow! Look at the quality! One thing I would like to address is the wifi, which might be my favorite thing about this camera as a whole. I contemplated buying the Canon powershot SX410, which is a cheaper, slightly older version of this camera, but opted for this because of the wifi feature. I can't boast about it enough. I can take a picture of something, click on the wifi option on the camera, connect to the wifi from my phone, open the free camera app and send the picture directly from my camera to my iPhone. I can also delete that picture from the camera once I've saved it to my phone, so I'll never run out of space! The battery life is also very impressive and it seems to stay charged for a long time (another reason it's great for travelers). And the time it takes to fully charge the battery isn't long at all. I'm just a person who wanted a cool camera to take nice quality pictures. I'm not a photographer or anything near, but I love clean, crisp quality shots. If you want a small, portable camera that takes AMAZING quality pictures, has a KILLER zoom and flash, and has a wifi feature that allows you to share your pictures on social media in the matter of seconds after taking the picture, this is for you. This camera should be so much more expensive that it is because it's absolutely amazing. 10/10 recommend!

Best camera

Amazing pictures! I love my camera so much. You can get beautiful pictures out of this camera, with out needing to spend 400$ on some camera to get the same quality. Its the photograper skill more so than the camera. Practice makes perfect for sure with this camera. I'm by no means a professional. But I do take many many photos. From people to still life to the moon. I love taking photos of the moon. But anyways, this camera is a wonderful option.

My Refurbished Canon Powershot SX420is Was My Best Buy this Year.

I took advantage of buying a Refurbished Camera and saving at least $80 over all the other SX420's available at that time. In fact, I was a little concerned about the quality because of the very low price, $100. When I opened the box which arrived right on time I was pleasantly surprised. It looks like and functions like a new camera. I am very happy with the seller and the quality of the camera.

I bought the red one for myself and absolutely love it. I find the stabilizer works well and ...

I bought the red one for myself and absolutely love it. I find the stabilizer works well and my pictures are sharp - mostly photos of people in casual settings. After 6 weeks I bought a black one like it for our office and while I think I have set the settings the same I am not sure the pictures are as sharp! Maybe my eyes have gotten worse (a possibility as I am awaiting surgery) or maybe there is a glitch in the second camera. The original reviews showed some significant variation from 'clear sharp photos' to 'not happy with clarity of photos' -- so maybe the black one has some issues as I am same photographer now trying a second one for our office. Again, I love the red one I got first and stabilization/clarity of photos was one of the main reasons I chose this camera. I only purchased the second for our office after practicing/testing the first one for 6 weeks. The jury is still out on the 2nd purchase (a black one so there is no question which is which!)

It's great for the price.

I'm still trying to learn how to use. Get a tripod for the magnified shot. Easy to move shots to my iPad. Gives fast turnaround to get it to Facebook or E-Mail.

I've had this only a few days and glad I have it

I've had this only a few days and glad I have it. I bought it to take pics of the total eclipse of the sun on Aug. 21. I've been aiming it at the sun - WITH APPROPRIATE FILTER - and the 1000 mm lens is tolerably good. Blue Bonnets in my back yard 75 yards away are very sharp. Haven't been able to shoot the sun yet. I have used a Canon AE-3 and a pair of 500mm mirror lenses for a number of years and this camera seems equal to them. It is extremely light weight and very easy to operate. One thing I dislike intensely about all digital cameras I've seen is a lack of a facility for a cable release. With a 1000mm lens a cable release seems indispensable. So far that is the only drawback of this camera.

Excellent, high-quality photos in a point-and-shoot Canon. Clear, brilliant photos. Good focusing capacity.

What a wonderful camera! It's light. It's photos are SO REAL. And it's SO EASY to operate. I bought it in RUBY RED, and I can FIND IT anywhere, even in the dark. Its battery holds an extended charge for many photos. I bought a couple of backup batteries and a backup charger to have on hand.

A good choice for this artist.

I am an artist who needed a simple new camera for my colorful artwork (and for personal nature hike photos). I have used the camera for a couple of weeks now (still figuring out some of the settings), but I am super happy with it so far. The color seems good, the zoom works well (though can be a bit grainy on super large shots). I shot the moon photo the second day I had the camera. I am really pleased that the self-timer will remain ON from shot to shot instead of having to re-set every time - very handy! The length of the lens takes a bit of getting used to, but I do like the way this feels in my hand compared to a rectangular point-and-shoot. The largest image resolution is HUGE and will yield crisp prints at a smaller size. I am very glad I ultimately chose this Canon PowerShot SX420 out of the literally dozens of cameras I researched over a month's time! (Photos: I bumped up saturation in post editing on the close up of the 1 " and 2" crystals, the moon was shot on a tripod (I never shot the moon before, so that was an exciting result).

Perfect Point and Shoot

First I bought a Coolpix which had wifi. I never could get the wifi to transfer pics to my iPad and the camera was too small and the controls too close to each other to operate the camera. After I found the Coolpix a new home, I bought this Powershot SX420. First, the camera is large enough to hold still and to operate the controls. I have arthritis, my hands are a little stiff but I can use this camera without any problem. The thumb rest beside the movie button didn't stop my thumb from sliding, so I put a small square of sticky back Velcro there to use for a thumb grip. Problem solved. The wifi is very easy set up. Pictures transfer painlessly to my pad or the photo printer. The long zoom makes the SX420 a great kayaking camera. Pictures of wildlife along the shoreline are very clear. This is a great little camera to have fun with when you're tired of your big camera that seems to take itself so seriously.

DO YOUR RESEARCH!

I don't have a lot of photography or non-phone camera experience. So, I really just jumped into the DSLR world with this camera. Having this for a week, I really enjoy it for how much it can do. Seems like a lot of the reviews here are people that don't understand how cameras work (ISO, aperture, shutter speed). You DO NOT have full control over aperture or shutter speed. It's an entry level camera. If you want full control, buy a Rebel T5! The specs are not professional either (they're mid-range at best), so don't expect your quality of pics to be super awesome starting out, you need practice. This camera is a tool, you have to control it. It's not going to take great pics by itself! Here's a few of my favorite pics I've taken in the past week. Enjoy! :)

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