Canon PowerShot IXY650/BLK Black
Its 12x optical zoom (25-300mm equivalent) and Intelligent IS stabilization stand out in a compact body, making distant subjects accessible without a tripod. The Creative Shot mode adds artistic variety by automatically reinterpreting a single image with different compositions and color treatments. This camera is best for casual beginners who prioritize a long, stabilized zoom range in a simple point-and-shoot over advanced video or rugged build quality.
Type Mirrorless
Sensor 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
30 Overall Score
Price CA$580
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong af (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.2 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon PowerShot IXY650/BLK | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 273 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 30 | 11 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 620 | 411 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon PowerShot IXY650/BLK | 67 | 36.2 | 35.9 | 28.9 | 20.7 | 38.6 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 49.3 | 11 | 72.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.7 | 86.9 | 90.6 | 76 | 87.1 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93 | 49 | 90.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 71.4 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 94.5 | 97.2 | 81.8 | 94.4 | 83.5 | 65 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 83.4 | 77.7 | 84.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$580
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$580
May 8, 2026 CA$580
Usage Scores
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