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I started with an S1IS, graduated to the S3IS and now am settling in with the SX20IS.
All of the settings are familiar but some new features add flexibility (such as user setting in the menu.) Glad to see they’ve made the on/off a simple button not as likely to be turned off by a friend trying to zoom. 12 MPixel resolution allows true 1080P HD movies. The camera has an HDMI connector for viewing these. The long cycle time for the flash seems to have been cut substantially (the only real complaint I’ve ever had with my Canon cameras).
This kit came with a lot of extra stuff! It all appears to be good quality and is well worth the $20 added. I had a pocket tripod from my 35 mm gadget bag and planned on keeping it forever. With this new little light-weight pocket tripod, I may bid adieu to my old clunker.
There are still a few things for me to learn about my new toy, but this camera gives you the flexibility to point and shoot or to work every angle with shutter or aperture priorities. (BTW: I NEVER use auto mode - I always use P for point and shoot mode with great results and faster cycle time.) I use the sport mode if dealing with kids or people playing, walking, etc. and shoot maybe 50 frames to get 1 or 2 really good ones. I loved my S1IS, my S3IS, and I am already in love with this bad boy!