Canon PowerShot SX430 IS review
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The PowerShot SX430 IS is a new superzoom camera from Canon that looks very small, but includes a wide range of features. It has seamless connections for easy sharing and effortless point-and-shoot creativity, but can this camera take good-quality pictures? Our lab experts put it through its paces to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great for?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
March 2017
Released
January 2017
Technical specifications
General
- Battery typeLithium ion rechargeable battery, custom size
- Width 105mm
- Height70mm
- Depth 86mm
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