Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

SX20 IS
Product	Digital Camera
Format	Compact
Manufacturer	Canon
Series	PowerShot SX
Megapixels	12.1 MP
Zoom wide	28 mm
Optical zoom	560 mm (20 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
ISO rating	1600
LCD	2.5 inches
Viewfinder	Electronic
Storage types	SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus, HC MMC Plus
Battery	AA x 4
Release date	August 19, 2009
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Summary

• This high-powered 20x Wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
• Provides flexibility to use the optical zoom while shooting superb 720p HD movies with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV.
• Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.
• This classically styled DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter!
• Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing.
• This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up.

Press Release

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Discover the HD Difference.

With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.

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Specifications

Physical

Environmentally sealed	No
Battery model
Battery type	AA x 4
Battery life (CIPA)
Weight (inc. batteries)	600 g (21.2 oz)
Dimensions	128 x 88 x 87 mm (5 x 3.5 x 3.4 in)

Sensor

Max Resolution	4000 x 3000
Resolutions	3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Image ratio (w:h)	4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels	12.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	12.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
Sensor type	CCD
Processor

Image

ISO	Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets
Custom white balance	6 positions plus manual
Image stabilization	Yes, Lens
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Fine, Normal

Optics / Focus

Focal length (equiv.)
Zoom wide (W)	28 mm
Optical zoom	560 mm (20 x)
Auto focus	AiAF TTL
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range
Macro focus range	0 cm
Focus points
Lens mount

Screen / Viewfinder

Articulated screen
Screen size	2.5 "
Screen dots	230,000
Touchscreen
Live View	No
Viewfinder type	Electronic

Photography Features

Maximum aperture	F2.8 - F5.7
Minimum shutter	15 sec
Maximum shutter	1/3200 sec
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range	6.8 m
External flash	Yes, Hot-shoe
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Continuous Drive	Yes, 0.7 fps
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec, Custom
Metering modes	Evaluative, Center, Spot
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
WB bracketing

Formats / Storage

Video formats
Movie audio
Audio channels
Clips	Yes, 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
HD Modes
FPS
Storage types	SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus
Internal storage
Image formats

Connectivity

USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes
Wireless	No
Remote control	No

Other

Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	No
Tripod mount
Pixel density	43 MP/cm²
Lens thread
Power-on Time
Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus
Shutter Lag, Prefocused
Shot to Shot time
Additional features