CIPA

CIPA, also known as the Japanese "Camera & Imaging Products Association" announced two new standards on January 3, 2004.

CIPA Rating
CIPA Rating is a measurement of the number of pictures a digital still camera can take on a single battery charge. Although optional for member companies to abide by, it is used to help make it easier for users to compare digital cameras directly. The factors below are used to determine the estimated battery mileage for each camera:


 * 1) All functions shall be utilized to their full extent under default factory settings
 * 2) Batteries used
 * 3) Image quality mode
 * 4) Pixel number
 * 5) Flash photography
 * 6) Object distance
 * 7) Subject and brightness
 * 8) Recording medium
 * 9) Motor driven optical zoom operation
 * 10) AE/AF operation
 * 11) Operating environment
 * 12) Use of moving image and audio
 * 13) White balance
 * 14) Shake compensation
 * 15) End-of-test criteria
 * 16) Color monitor on/off mode
 * 17) Handling when recording medium is full
 * 18) Handling of playback mode
 * 19) Shooting intervals
 * 20) Power off frequency and intervals

Note: The camera vendor is responsible for the fairness of the reported results.