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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Posted to Digital Cameras 2009-11-28

The PowerShot SX1 IS, a SLR type digital camera from Canon, has a 2.8 inch LCD screen and a 20 times optical zoom. With its’ 10.0 megapixels, the PowerShot SX1 IS is worth a look.

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Product Summary
20 times optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer, Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps), 2.8 inch LCD, 10.0 megapixel CMOS sensor

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Partner Information
Partner Product Link: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Black 10.0 MP 28mm Wide Angle Digital Camera
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Main Details
Product Type(P/DCMRS) SLR type
Barcode n/a
Notes n/a
Production Year 2008
Sensor Chip
Effective Pixels 10.0
Aspect Ratio(P/DCMRS) 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Maximum Resolution 3648 x 2736
Minimum Resolution 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 2272 x 1704 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3840 x 2160 (Widescreen L), 1920 x 1080 (Widescreen S), RAW (3648 x 2736)
Sensor Approx. 11.8
Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch type CMOS sensor
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TFT color
Body
ISO Rating Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Aperture Priority n/a
Built-in Flash Yes Pop up
Continuous Drive approx. 4.0 fps; AF: approx. 1.1 fps; LV: approx. 1.2 fps (Large/Fine)
Digital Zoom Yes up to 4x
Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
External Flash Yes, hot shoe
Flash Guide Number 1.6-15.7 ft./50cm-4.8m (W), 3.3-8.5 ft./1-2.6m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Flash Modes Auto, Manual, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Image Effects Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
Internal Memory n/a
Maximum Shutter 1/3200 sec.
Metering Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF Metering frame is fixed to the center
Minimum Shutter 15 sec.
PicBridge Compatible Yes
Quality Levels Normal, Fine, SuperFine
Self Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer Wireless Control
Shutter Priority Yes
Time-lapse Recording n/a
Tripod Mount Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Lens
Optical Zoom 20 times
Aperture Range f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T)
Lens Thread n/a
Zoom Tele 560 mm
Zoom Wide 28 mm
Focal Length Multiplier n/a
LCD Monitor
LCD Size 2.8
LCD Pixels 230,000
Focus
AF n/a
Auto Focus Type TTL Autofocus, Manual focus
Macro Focus Range 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W) Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
Record Modes
Broadcast Type NTSC/PAL
Compressed Format Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Media Type SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
Movie Mode MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) High Definition: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), available up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD)/60 min. (SD) per clip
Movie Mode with Sound Yes
Shooting Modes Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap, Long Shutter), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
Uncompressed Format RAW
Playback Modes
Playback Functions Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume Erasing Specifications Erase Modes Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Power
AC Adapter n/a
Battery size/type 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4) 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x4) (NB-3AH) 3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional)
Physical Dimensions
Depth (Inch) 3.45
Height (Inch) 3.48
Width (Inch) 5.02
Depth (mm) 87.7
Height (mm) 88.3
Width (mm) 127.5
Weight (g) 585
Weight (oz) 20.6
Supplied Accessories
Included Software Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
Storage Included 32 MB SD card
Accessories
Included Accessories AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), Neck Strap NS-DC7, Wireless Controller WC-DC300, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, Lens Hood LH-DC50, Lens Cap
Optional Accessories n/a
Remote Control Yes
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS










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