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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
8MP Compact Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
$248.99
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General
Brand Name: |
Canon |
Model Name: |
PowerShot SX100 IS |
Date Available: |
October 1, 2007 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
Compact |
Size (W x H x D): |
4.3 x 2.8 x 1.8 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
9.4 oz |
Weight (with batteries): |
11.4 oz |
Easy to Use: |
Yes |
Colors: |
Black, Silver |
Tripod Mount Available: |
Yes |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
5.8 x 4.3 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
8.0 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448 pixels |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.09 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.5 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
1.9 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
1.1 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
1.1 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
Yes |
HD Video Available: |
No |
Video Sound Available: |
Yes |
Video Stereo Sound Available: |
No |
Video Zoom Available (while recording): |
No |
Max Video Resolution: |
640 x 480 pixels |
Max Video Frame Rate (max resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Max Video Frame Rate (any resolution): |
30 frames/sec |
Lens System
Min Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
36 mm |
Max Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): |
360 mm |
Optical Zoom: |
10.0x |
Digital Zoom: |
4.0x |
Image Stabilization Type: |
Optical (lens shift) |
Image Stabilization Available: |
Yes |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Min Focus Distance (not macro): |
19.3 in. |
Min Focus Distance (macro): |
0.4 in. |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
No |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/2.8 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/4.3 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/2500 sec |
Smile Detection Available: |
No |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
80 |
Max ISO Setting: |
1600 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Face Detection Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
No |
LCD Screen Size: |
2.5 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
172000 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Range (wide-angle): |
9.8 ft |
Flash Range (tele-photo): |
6.6 ft |
Flash Recycling Time: |
12.0 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
No |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
No |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (480 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
AA-size (x2) |
Battery Life: |
400 shots |
