Canon PowerShot IXY650(SL) Silver
A 12x optical zoom lens paired with a 20.2MP CMOS sensor sets this pocketable camera apart for distant subjects. Its sleek, stylish design and simple operation make it a practical choice for casual, on-the-go photography. This model is best for travelers and families wanting a straightforward point-and-shoot for well-lit snapshots, not for video or low-light work.
Type compact
Sensor 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 147 g
22 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (3rd percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.2 MP |
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon PowerShot IXY650(SL) | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 147 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot IXY650(SL) | 38.3 | 39.9 | 3.3 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 49.6 | 47 | 29.5 | 49.9 | 40.5 | 59.9 | 78.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.4 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.7 | 96 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 17.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall22.3
- Video23.2
- Travel20.7
- Youtube19.5
- Beginner39
- Vlogging17.9
- Streaming25.2
- Photography25.8
- Wedding Events20.7
- Sports Wildlife20.1
- Product Photography28.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
