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The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS features 10.0MP resolution, a 20x wide-angle optical ultra zoom lens (28–560 mm equiv.) with built-in optical image stabilization,
and a large 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD (230K dots).
Face Detection finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects. Exposure, flash and white balance are also set appropriately so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. In addition, a Face Detection Self-timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces so there's no need to rush in. Intelligent Contrast Correction brightens dark areas in pictures.
Besides full exposure flexibility with Auto, Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority and Manual modes, the PowerShot SX1 IS also has 12 easy-to-use special Scene Modes that includes the popular Color Accent, where you choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. The addition of RAW file format should please advanced photographers desiring full control over the image result.
Movie can be shot in full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 30fps for up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. per clip. A Standard Definition (640 x 480) @ 30 fps clip can be up to 4GB or 60 min.
The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS is a versatile ultra zoom camera that can satisfy the photographic needs of the whole family, from the soccer mom to the birding enthusiast. It can be easy-to-use as well as provide the manual freedom and control more advanced photographers demand.
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Canon SX1 IS |
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Type of Camera |
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Type of Camera |
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 20x Optical/4x Digital/80x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System |
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Image
Sensor |
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Type |
10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type CMOS sensor |
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Total Pixels |
Approx. 11.8 Megapixels |
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Effective Pixels |
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels |
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Lens |
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Focal
Length |
5.0-100.0mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm film equivalent: 28-560mm) |
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Max. Aperture |
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T) |
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Optical Zoom |
20x |
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Focusing
Range / Macro |
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W)
Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W) |
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Auto
Focus |
TTL Autofocus, Manual focus |
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Viewfinder & Monitor |
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Viewfinder |
TFT color |
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LCD Monitor |
2.8-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle |
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LCD Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 pixels |
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LCD Coverage |
100% |
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Shutter
Speed |
15-1/3200 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
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Exposure Control |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
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Light Metering Method |
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
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Exposure Control Method |
Program AE, Manual Exposure, i-Contrast, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift; AE Lock |
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Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
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White Balance |
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White Balance |
Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF |
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Flash |
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Built-in Flash |
Auto, Manual, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
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Flash Range |
1.6-15.7 ft./50cm-4.8m (W), 3.3-8.5 ft./1-2.6m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
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Recycling Time |
7 sec. or less (battery voltage=6V) |
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Flash Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
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Shooting Specifications |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap, Long Shutter), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie |
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Photo Effects |
My Colors
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom |
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Self-Timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer |
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Wireless Control |
Available with optional Wireless Controller WC-DC300 |
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Continuous Shooting |
Normal: approx. 4.0 fps; AF: approx. 1.1 fps; LV: approx. 1.2 fps (Large/Fine) |
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Image Storage
Media |
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Storage Media |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
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File Format |
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 |
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Image Compression |
Normal, Fine, SuperFine |
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JPEG Compression Mode |
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
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Number of Recording Pixels |
Still Image: 3648 x 2736 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 2272 x 1704 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3840 x 2160 (Widescreen L), 1920 x 1080 (Widescreen S), RAW (3648 x 2736)
Movie: High Definition: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), available up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD)/60 min. (SD) per clip |
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Playback Specifications |
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Playback Modes File |
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume |
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Erasing Specifications |
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Erase Modes |
Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
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Interfaces |
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Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
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Video Out |
NTSC/PAL |
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Audio Out |
Stereo |
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Other |
Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; Memory card slot: direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
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Power Supply |
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Power Source |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4) 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x4) (NB-3AH) 3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional) |
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Shooting Capacity |
Still Image: approx. 160 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 420 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery (NB-3AH)) *
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
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Playback Time |
Approx. 720 min. (AA-size Battery), approx. 840 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
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Included
Accessories |
- AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
- Neck Strap NS-DC7
- Lens Hood LH-DC50
- Lens Cap
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
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Dimensions (W
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127.5 x 88.3 x 87.7mm /
5.02 x 3.48 x 3.45 in. |
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Weight (Camera
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Approx.585g / 20.6 oz. (camera body only) |
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MSRP |
US $599.99 / CDN $729.99 / UK £589 |
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All data is based on Canon's standard
testing methods.
Subject to change without notice.
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