Cool curves, powerful features and a fun new way to operate the camera mark this innovative model. Tremendous resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1 megapixels, and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart AUTO that effortlessly improves all your shots, and there's a new user-friendly interface. And it's fun to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with just a shake or tilt of the camera. Other highlights include an HDMI port, optical image stabilization, and 3" color LCD.
5x Optical/4x Digital/20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device Type 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels Approx. 12.4 Megapixels, Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens Focal Length 6.6-33.0mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 37-185mm)
Digital Zoom 4x
Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity Macro: 0.8 in.-1.6 ft./2-50cm (W) Digital Macro: 0.8-3.9 in./2-10cm (W)
Autofocus System TTL Autofocus
LCD Monitor 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II) LCD
Pixels Approx. 461,000 dots
LCD Coverage 100%
Aperture and Shutter Maximum Aperture f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed 15-1/1600 sec.;
Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Exposure Control ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) Light Metering Method Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF **
Metering frame is fixed to the center Exposure Control Method Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock Exposure Compensation /-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection
AF Flash Built-in Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Recycling Time 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
Shooting Modes Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Creative Light Effect, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Exposure Zoom, Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects My Colors Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone,
Custom Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay,
Face Detection Self-timer
Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.0 fps
Image Storage Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
Playback Modes File Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, By Date, By Folder, By File Type, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, 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
Interfaces Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out NTSC/PAL Audio Out Monaural Other Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; Memory card slot: direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Sources 1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-5L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (optional)
Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 270 shots*
Playback Time Approx. 360 min. * LCD screen on.
The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used
Operating Temperature 32-104°F/0-40°COperating Humidity 10-90%
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.73 x 2.24 x 1.04 in./94.8 x 56.8 x 26.3mm
Weight Approx. 5.64 oz./160g (camera body only)