HS System (12.1 MP)
HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. A high performance DIGIC4 processor and high sensitivity sensor give superior image quality in all situations.
24mm, 5x zoom. Optical IS
A high-quality 24mm ultra-wide angle Canon lens is extremely flexible and allows you to include more in the frame, from vast landscapes to indoor party shots. The 5x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer makes it easy to home in on details and reduce image blur.
Stainless steel body
A slim and stylish metal body gives the camera a quality feel with performance to match.
6.7 cm (2.7") PureColor II G LCD
A tempered glass-covered LCD screen is durable, strong and offers excellent contrast, allowing you to frame and review images quickly and accurately from any angle.
Full HD with optical zoom. Dynamic IS
High quality movies can now be recorded in Full HD (1080p) format. Two additions to greater video quality are crystal clear stereo sound and Dynamic IS, which stabilises movies against wobble and shake. HDMI connection with CEC allows you to enjoy your memories on an HDTV and to browse the gallery using the TV remote.
Smart Auto
Smart Auto is truly automatic, allowing the camera to detect from 32 different scenes. You can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie
Capture photos of fast-paced action with up to 8.0 shots/second using High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement up to 1/8th of the real speed using Super Slow Motion Movie mode.
Movie Digest
Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos.
Creative shooting modes
Creative shooting modes give you the opportunity to experiment. Fish-eye Effect re-creates the distortion of a fish-eye lens while Miniature Effect transforms landscapes into miniature scale models in both photos and movies. For the look and feel of a picture taken with an older style camera try Toy Camera Effect.
Optional Waterproof Cases
Explore underwater photography with either the compact and affordable WP-DC230L - for depths down to 3m or the more durable and fully functional WP-DC41 - for depths of 40m.
HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. A high performance DIGIC4 processor and high sensitivity sensor give superior image quality in all situations.
24mm, 5x zoom. Optical IS
A high-quality 24mm ultra-wide angle Canon lens is extremely flexible and allows you to include more in the frame, from vast landscapes to indoor party shots. The 5x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer makes it easy to home in on details and reduce image blur.
Stainless steel body
A slim and stylish metal body gives the camera a quality feel with performance to match.
6.7 cm (2.7") PureColor II G LCD
A tempered glass-covered LCD screen is durable, strong and offers excellent contrast, allowing you to frame and review images quickly and accurately from any angle.
Full HD with optical zoom. Dynamic IS
High quality movies can now be recorded in Full HD (1080p) format. Two additions to greater video quality are crystal clear stereo sound and Dynamic IS, which stabilises movies against wobble and shake. HDMI connection with CEC allows you to enjoy your memories on an HDTV and to browse the gallery using the TV remote.
Smart Auto
Smart Auto is truly automatic, allowing the camera to detect from 32 different scenes. You can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything, leaving you free to enjoy the moment.
High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie
Capture photos of fast-paced action with up to 8.0 shots/second using High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement up to 1/8th of the real speed using Super Slow Motion Movie mode.
Movie Digest
Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos.
Creative shooting modes
Creative shooting modes give you the opportunity to experiment. Fish-eye Effect re-creates the distortion of a fish-eye lens while Miniature Effect transforms landscapes into miniature scale models in both photos and movies. For the look and feel of a picture taken with an older style camera try Toy Camera Effect.
Optional Waterproof Cases
Explore underwater photography with either the compact and affordable WP-DC230L - for depths down to 3m or the more durable and fully functional WP-DC41 - for depths of 40m.
Combined zoom:
20x
Digital zoom:
4x
Focal length range (f-f):
4.3 - 21.5 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups):
6/5
Optical zoom:
5x
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard):
220 shots
Battery technology:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type:
NB-4L
Camera
Built-in processor:
DIGIC 4 + iSAPS
Camera playback:
movie, single image
Custom colour:
Yes
Histogram:
Yes
Photo effects:
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Vivid
Playback zoom (max):
2x
Scene modes:
Beach, Children, Night, Portrait, Snow, Underwater
White balance:
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flash
Flash exposure lock:
Yes
Flash modes:
Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele):
0.9 - 2 m
Flash range (wide):
0.5 - 3.5 m
Focusing
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam:
Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lock:
Yes
Auto focusing (AF) modes:
Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance:
0.03 m
Focus:
TTL
Focus adjustment:
Auto
Light exposure
ISO sensitivity:
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes:
auto
Light metering:
Centre-weighted, Spot
Memory
Compatible memory cards:
MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Other features
Aperture range (F-F):
2.7 - 5.9
Built-in flash:
Yes
Camera shutter speed:
1 - 1/2000
Compatible operating systems:
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP2-3\nMac OS X v10.4 - 10.6
Digital SLR:
No
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):
24 - 120 mm
HDMI ports quantity:
1
Interface:
USB 2.0
PictBridge:
Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity:
1
Video capability:
Yes
Packaging content
Bundled software:
ZoomBrowser EX\nImageBrowser\nPhotoStitch
Picture quality
Camera type:
Compact camera
Image sensor size:
1/2.3"
Image stabilizer:
Yes
Maximum image resolution:
4000 x 3000 pixels
Megapixel:
12.1 MP
Sensor type:
CMOS
Supported aspect ratios:
3:2, 4:3, 16:9
System requirements
Mac compatibility:
Yes
Video
Full HD:
Yes
Maximum video resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate:
24 fps
Video formats supported:
MOV
Video recording:
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Depth:
1.95 cm
Height:
5.59 cm
Weight:
141 g
Width:
9.22 cm