Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Touch screen is nothing new, but to draw attention to a buyer than a brand new, and in 2011 this "innovation" was the GPS-module that can record the coordinates in the metadata of the image. Of course, this feature is not new, and quite a long time, there are plug-ins, but massively integrate GPS into the Nikon d5000 battery camera began only this year. In this time of testing got one of these cameras. Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a compact camera with 14x optical zoom, which is capable of recording Full HD-video with stereo sound and, as already mentioned, the module is equipped with GPS.

Due to the matte surface prints on the hull panels are practically invisible even to the black version of the camera, given to us for testing. The quality of the assembly were no comments - the joints are uniform and minimal plug connectors fit snugly to the body, the Nikon en-el1 compartment door is devoid of slack, but when trying to twist the camera does not give.In front are the lens, a pair of widely spaced microphones and autofocus illuminator, which is also an indicator of the sleep timer shutter release.

On the back of the controls are placed rather unusual way. There is a shooting mode dial, which is rare in the cells of other manufacturers, but the Canon PowerShot series it has become an unofficial standard. In addition, on the back side and is the Nikon en-el11. Unusual location, so at first unconsciously trying to find the power button on the top side edge. Also, there are video button and go to playback mode, the round 4-way multi-functional rotary button with call button and enter the quick menu, and the bottom edge are key mode display screen and calling the main menu.

Placed on top shutter key lever to control zoom, GPS-antenna module, system dynamics, as well as lifting the flash. By the way, the flash is automatically opened when power is applied and also folds automatically when it is turned off, in addition, it can be raised or lowered by hand, which provides a small ledge. Bottom - a metal tripod socket and the Nikon en-el12 cover and the memory card.The left side surface is empty, and the right ear are mounting strap and a rubber plug that hides connectors to connect HDMI-and date / AV-cable. The viewing angles are quite large in both planes, which allows you to compose a frame when viewed at an acute angle.

When using the Nikon en-el2 camera on a sunny day comfortable shooting is possible even under strong illumination of the screen, but subsequent evaluation of the captured image in such circumstances is problematic. Display Protection thick that recently rare in the unprotected cells, so that even under strong pressure on the LCD matrix is ​​not affected. The camera interface is virtually the same as the rest of today's compact Canon, and the only significant difference - this menu GPS-module. Below are some reference to screen shots.

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