| SX1 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 |
28 mm |
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| Optical zoom |
560 mm (20 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 |
2.8 inches |
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| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
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| Storage types |
SD, SDHC, MMC card |
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| Battery |
AA batteries (NiMH recommended) |
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| Release date |
September 17, 2008 |
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Summary
- Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps) movie mode plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.
- The first PowerShot camera to feature a 10.0 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor for superb image quality.
- 28mm wide-angle 20x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Large 2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD widescreen for flexible viewing at nearly every angle, plus a viewfinder for more shooting options.
- Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-timer.
- With 25 Shooting Modes including 12 Special Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.
- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
Press Release
Evolved Technology for Stunning Photography.
Put your hand around the perfectly-shaped grip of Canon's sporty new PowerShot SX1 IS and you're ready for a shooting experience that's advanced in every way. Superb still images powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image processor, evolved Face Detection Technology and a wide-angle 20x optical zoom are only the beginning. You can also create Full HD movies and see every detail on your HDTV thanks to HDMI output. The 10.0-megapixel SX1 IS is the very first PowerShot equipped with a CMOS sensor, a hallmark of Canon's lauded EOS line.
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Specifications
Physical
| Environmentally sealed |
No
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| Battery model |
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| Battery type |
AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
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| Battery life (CIPA) |
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| Weight (inc. batteries) |
615 g (21.7 oz)
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| Dimensions |
128 x 88 x 88 mm (5 x 3.5 x 3.5 in)
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Sensor
| Max Resolution |
3648 x 2736
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| Resolutions |
2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
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| Image ratio (w:h) |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9
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| Effective pixels |
10.0 million
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| Sensor photo detectors |
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| Sensor size |
1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
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| Sensor type |
CMOS
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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 |
6 positions & manual preset
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| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens
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| Uncompressed format |
Yes, RAW
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| Quality Levels |
Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
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Optics / Focus
| Focal length (equiv.) |
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| Zoom wide (W) |
28 mm
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| Optical zoom |
560 mm (20 x)
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| Auto focus |
AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection)
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| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x
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| Manual Focus |
Yes
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| Normal focus range |
50 cm
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| Macro focus range |
0 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 |
2.8 "
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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 |
Electronic
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Photography Features
| Maximum aperture |
F2.8 - F5.7
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| Minimum shutter |
15 sec
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| Maximum shutter |
1/3200 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 |
5.2 m
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| External flash |
Yes, hot-shoe
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| Flash modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 4 fps
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| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec or custom
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| Metering modes |
Evaluative, Center Weighted, 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, 1920 x 1080 (HD), 640 x 480, @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 fps
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| HD Modes |
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| FPS |
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| Storage types |
SD/SDHC/MMC card
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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 |
Yes
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| Wireless |
No
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| Remote control |
Yes
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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 |
35 MP/cm²
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| Lens thread |
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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
External Links
