All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
Camera effective pixels |
Approx. 8.0 million |
Image Sensor |
1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million) |
Lens |
7.3 (W) - 29.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) - f/4.1 (T) |
Digital Zoom |
Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom) |
Optical Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom viewfinder |
LCD Monitor |
2.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels |
AF System |
TTL autofocus AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame: 9-point (AiAF) / 1-point (AF) (1-point focusing frame: fixed to center or FlexiZone AF)
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Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens) |
Normal: 45 cm (18 in.) - infinity
Macro: 1 - 45 cm (W)/25 - 45 cm (T) (0.4 - 18 in. (W)/9.8 - 18 in. (T))
Manual focus: 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W)/25 cm (9.8 in.) - infinity (T)
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Shutter |
Mechanical + electronic |
Shutter Speeds |
15 - 1/2500 sec.
- The shutter speed varies according to the shooting modes.
- Noise reduction processing on speeds slower than 1.3 sec.
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Light Metering Method |
Evaluative metering / Center-weighted average metering / Spot metering |
Exposure Control |
Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or Manual exposure |
Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments, Safety Shift is available |
Sensitivity |
AUTO* High ISO AUTO*/ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent
*Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
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White Balance |
TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Underwater) or custom |
Built-in Flash |
Auto*, on*, off
* Red-eye reduction is available.
FE Lock, Slow synchro, 2nd-curtain flash and flash output settings are available.
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Flash Range |
Normal: 45 cm - 4.2 m (18 in. - 14 ft.) (W), 45 cm - 3.0 m (18 in. - 10 ft.) (T)
Macro: 25 cm - 45 cm (9.8 - 18 in.) (W/T)
(When sensitivity is set to AUTO.)
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Flash Exposure Compensation |
+/-2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
Shooting Modes |
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual and Custom
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene1, Stitch assist and Movie2
1 Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Color Swap, and Color Accent.
2 Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, My Colors.
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Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 1.8 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode)
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Self-Timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer |
PC-controlled Shooting |
NOT Available |
Recording Media |
SD memory card/SDHC memory card/MultiMediaCard |
File Format |
Design rule for Camera File System, DPOF compliant |
Image Recording Format |
Still Images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1
Movies: AVI (Image data : Motion JPEG, Audio data:WAVE [monaural])
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Compression |
Superfine /Fine / Normal |
Number of Recording Pixels |
Still images: Large: 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 2: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Postcard Date Imprint Mode: 1600 x 1200 pixels Widescreen: 3264 x 1832 pixels
Movies: Standard, My Colors: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.), 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.). Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB at one time).
Compact: (can record for 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-512MSH recommended).
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Playback Modes |
Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Jump (jumps to every tenth or handredth image, to the first image of those sharing a certain shooting date or to movies. In index playback mode, it displays 9 images at once.), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto Play or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). |
Direct Print |
PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible |
My Camera Settings (customizing) |
The Start-up image, Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound and Selftimer Sound can be customized using the following methods.
1. Using the images and sounds recorded on the camera.
2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software.
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Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
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Power Source |
AA-size alkaline batteries (included in camera kit)
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB-300 (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)
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Operating Temperatures |
0o - 40o C (32o - 104o F) |
Operating Humidity |
10 - 90 % |
Dimensions (w x h x d) |
109.4 x 66.0 x 49 mm (4.31 x 2.60 x 1.93 in.) |
Weight |
Approx. 245 g (8.64 oz.) (camera body only) |