| SX120 IS |
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| Product |
Digital Camera |
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| Format |
Compact |
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| Manufacturer |
Canon |
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| Series |
PowerShot SX |
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| Megapixels |
10 MP |
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| Zoom wide |
36 mm |
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| Optical zoom |
360 mm (10 x) |
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| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x |
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| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens |
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| ISO rating |
1600 |
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| LCD |
3 inches |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
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| Storage types |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
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| Battery |
AA x 2 |
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| Release date |
August 19, 2009 |
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Summary
- Smart AUTO detects and analyzes faces, brightness, colors, distance, and movement, then compensates and enhances to make every image the best it can be by selecting an appropriate setting for the scene.
- Easy Mode makes capturing images as easy as 1-2-3! The camera takes all the guesswork out of the equation by determining the right shooting mode for the situation.
- This high-powered 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensures clear images whether you are up close or further away.
- Lightweight, compact camera with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor and high resolution 10.0 Megapixels you can take anywhere you go!
- Large 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD enables easy viewing.
- This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up.
Press Release
A Big, Easy Zoom.
Everything about the PowerShot SX120 IS is easy. The Smart AUTO feature makes every shot picture-perfect. An impressive 10x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer keeps you sharp and steady. There's even an Easy Mode that makes shooting super simple.
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Specifications
Physical
| Environmentally sealed |
No
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| Battery model |
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| Battery type |
AA x 2 batteries (NiMH recommended)
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| Battery life (CIPA) |
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| Weight (inc. batteries) |
285 g (10.1 oz)
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| Dimensions |
111 x 71 x 45 mm (4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in)
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Sensor
| Max Resolution |
3648 x 2736
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| Resolutions |
3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3456 x 1944
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| Image ratio (w:h) |
4:3, 3:2
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| Effective pixels |
10.0 million
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| Sensor photo detectors |
10.3 million
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| Sensor size |
1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
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| Sensor type |
CCD
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| Processor |
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Image
| ISO |
Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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| White balance presets |
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| Custom white balance |
5 positions plus manual
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| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens
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| Uncompressed format |
No
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| Quality Levels |
Fine, Normal
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Optics / Focus
| Focal length (equiv.) |
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| Zoom wide (W) |
36 mm
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| Optical zoom |
360 mm (10 x)
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| Auto focus |
TTL
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| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x
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| Manual Focus |
Yes
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| Normal focus range |
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| Macro focus range |
1 cm
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| Focus points |
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| Lens mount |
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Screen / Viewfinder
| Articulated screen |
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| Screen size |
3 "
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| Screen dots |
230,000
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| Touchscreen |
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| Live View |
No
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| Viewfinder type |
None
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Photography Features
| Maximum aperture |
F2.8 - F4.3
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| Minimum shutter |
15 sec
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| Maximum shutter |
1/2500 sec
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| Aperture priority |
Yes
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| Shutter priority |
Yes
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| Manual exposure mode |
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| Subject / scene modes |
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| Built-in flash |
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| Flash range |
3 m
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| External flash |
No
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| Flash modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 0.9 fps
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| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec, Custom
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| Metering modes |
Evaluative, Center, Spot
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| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
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| WB bracketing |
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Formats / Storage
| Video formats |
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| Movie audio |
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| Audio channels |
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| Clips |
Yes, 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
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| HD Modes |
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| FPS |
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| Storage types |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
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| Internal storage |
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| Image formats |
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Connectivity
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
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| HDMI |
No
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| Wireless |
No
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| Remote control |
No
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Other
| Orientation sensor |
Yes
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| Timelapse recording |
No
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| GPS |
No
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| Tripod mount |
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| Pixel density |
40 MP/cm²
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| Lens thread |
No
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| Power-on Time |
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| Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus |
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| Shutter Lag, Prefocused |
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| Shot to Shot time |
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| Additional features |
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Files and Documentation
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