Long gone are the days of rolls of film and trying to remember which canister held the used film and which one had the new roll. Today we have digital cameras and every now and again a model comes along and revolutionizes the market. The Canon PowerShot SX610 HS 20.2 MP Compact Digital Camera - 1080p - Red is one such model.

With a lightweight a slim profile and advanced features normally found on thousand dollar models, the PowerShot SX610 is a dream come true. Not only is it budget friendly, but it can also make any novice picture taker into a professional photographer.

The overall design of the camera is sleek and stylish. It is a compact digital camera that can easily be stored in a pocket or handbag. There are several aspects of the camera that Canon introduced to help with the design, usability, and portability of the camera.

The slim build of the camera frame makes it easily stowed. You can place the camera in a hip or shirt pocket and pull it out whenever you need to snap a picture or video. The retractable lens and pop-up flash also help with this.

The rectangular shape is sleek and smooth when turned off and will only open and expand the lens and flash when powered on and the flash is activated. The one pound weight allows it to be carried for long periods without causing strain or slowing down activities.

The Canon PowerShot SX610 HS is packed full of features and options. There are a few that have been omitted to help keep the cost affordable, as well. This chart will show you everything you get.

Some of the features or options could use a little more clarification. We will talk about a few of the more obscure ones here, so you aren’t left in the dark.

The Canon SX620 offers 19 different shooting modes. These include all modes for still photos and video recordings. The camera has intelligent sensors and a few of the shooting modes take the guesswork out of the shot procedure.

Canon IS has eight modes, four for each of video and still shots. The IS feature allows you to capture images without the use of a tripod and maintain a level and balanced shot. There are tripod settings as well that allow the camera to adjust when it senses a tripod is attached.

With the built-in Bluetooth NFC, you don’t need to spend time finding and opening the Canon Connect app on your mobile phone. Simply touch the NFC icon on the camera to your cell phone and the app will automatically launch and start.

With the built-in WiFi, you are instantly connected to all of your wireless devices. This includes other PowerShot cameras and PictBridge enabled printers. You can also instantly upload images and videos to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other online outlets.

You even have the ability to upload your images directly from the camera to an online photo album using the Cannon Connect Mobile app.

Sometimes you are too far away from the action to get a clear shot of the subject. With the 18x optical zoom, you will be right in the middle of the action.

Now you can have the 35mm zoom radius up to 450mm without moving from your seat. Catch all the action on the field, and zoom into your little ball player with a clear, crisp image as if you were on the field yourself.

The lens works in combination with chromatic aberration, the high-resolution sensors and image stabilization to provide clear images at any zoom range.

With Image sync you can send your images to the cloud with the Canon Image Gateway and then transfer them to a tablet, computer or mobile device for viewing, uploading or sharing.

You can also pair your mobile device with the camera and use your mobile phone or tablet to control the camera. All of the functions are available through the Canon Connect app. You will be able to use the zoom, flash, shutter controls and self-timer from your phone.

To get the most use out of the camera, aside from taking pictures and shooting video, you should download the Canon Connect Mobile app. It is a free download for Android and iOS from their respective app stores.

It enables you to connect to the PowerShot (as well as other Canon cameras and video recorders) through wireless or Bluetooth technology.

With the app, you will be able to view and review your images. Transfer them to other devices or upload them to social media sites, web pages, blogs or online photo albums. You will also have the opportunity to add GPS details to your videos and imaging at the time of upload.

The camera offers a lot of bonuses and features that other cameras in the price range do not. Some work better than others though. Here are the features we like the best.

Not everything can go as expected and there are some aspects of the Canon PowerShot SX610 HS that aren’t all they are promised to be.

This camera reviewed a wide range of websites. Majority of the reviews, the camera receives high marks, including a 4.2 out of 5-star rating on Amazon.

Some common issues found were blurry images, grainy pictures from low light situations and too many features to utilize them properly.

It may be wise to check the user guides and manuals and spend a few hours getting to know the features of the camera.

For more experienced photographers, the Canon SX610 may not be the best option. More manual controls found in the PowerShot for more automated. However, for the novice, or amateur photographer, the PowerShot SX610 will do a great job.

Recommended for vloggers and those looking to take videos with an ease that can be uploaded directly to their media channels.

The camera is a reliable and useful digital camera. It is capable of recording video in high definition up to 1080p and still shots with a wide range of lens features. You can zoom up to 450mm with the 18x optical zoom and see your pictures on the 3 inch LCD screen.

With 19 shooting modes and eight different image stabilization modes. You will be able to take a clear, steady shot any time, whether you use a tripod or not.