Price of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Compact Megazoom Camera Reduced

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

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The Canon PowerShot SX150 is considered to be a good compact megazoom camera for newcomers to photography.

This compact megazoom will allow them to learn more about controlling the aperture and shutter speed of a camera before they purchase a DSLR. The appeal of the Canon PowerShot SX150 has increased recently due to the reduction in its price tag at Target.

The price of the compact megazoom camera from Canon has reportedly gone down to around $100, which has made it a cheap option for newcomers to photography. The Canon PowerShot SX150 is a 14MP camera that offers a 12X 28mm to 336mm optical lens with an aperture value of f3.4 – f5.6 and image stabilization. This compact megazoom camera also features a three-inch LCD and a number of shooting modes from full manual up to full auto.

Since the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS uses AA batteries, it is ideal for travelers who will not have a hard time finding replacements for the batteries in case they run out of juice.

Although the performance of the Canon PowerShot SX150 may be slow, it may not matter for newcomers who are still trying to get a hang of changing the settings of this compact megazoom camera. For users who are looking for a faster performance, they can try using the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS, which is the successor to this particular compact megazoom camera.

The Canon PowerShot SX160 IS offers a better performance in terms of autofocus that enhances the speed while shooting. The lens of this compact megazoom camera is also longer compared to the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS at 28mm to 448mm.

Similar to the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, the price of this compact megazoom camera has also been reduced in a number of retailers although it has been in the market for less than a year.