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| Effective Pixels |
5.0MP |
7.1MP |
7.1MP |
7.1MP |
8.0MP |
10.0MP |
7.1MP |
8.0MP |
12.1MP |
| Optical Zoom |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
6x |
6x |
6x |
| Digital Zoom |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
4x |
| Combined Zoom |
16x |
16x |
16x |
16x |
16x |
16x |
24x |
24x |
24x |
| Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System |
no
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no |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Lens Focal Length |
5.4-21.6mm |
5.8-23.2mm |
5.8-23.2mm |
5.8-23.2mm |
7.3-29.2mm |
7.3-29.2mm |
5.8-34.8mm |
5.8-34.8mm |
7.4-44.4mm |
| 35mm Equivelent |
38-152mm |
35-140mm |
35-140mm |
35-140mm |
35-140mm |
35-140mm |
35-210mm |
35-210mm |
35-210mm |
| Aperature Range |
f/2.8-5.8 |
f/2.6-5.5 |
f/2.6-5.5 |
f/2.6-5.5 |
f/2.8-4.1 |
f/2.8-4.1 |
f/2.8-4.8 |
f/2.8-4.8 |
f/2.8-4.8 |
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Shutter Speed
(settable in Tv and M)
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15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2500 sec. |
15-1/2500 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
15-1/2000 sec. |
| ISO Range |
80/100/200/400 |
80/100/200/400/800 |
80/100/200 400/800/1600 |
80/100/200 400/800/1600 |
80/100/200/400/800 |
80/100/200/400/800 |
80/100/200/400/800 |
80/100/200 400/800/1600 |
80/100/200 400/800/1600 |
| Focusing Range |
Normal: 1.5 ft./47cm-infinity
Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-47cm (WIDE), 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-47cm (TELE)
Super Macro: 0.39-2.0 in./1-5cm (WIDE) |
Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (TELE) |
Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (TELE) |
Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (TELE) |
Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.5 ft./1-45cm (WIDE), 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-45cm (TELE) |
Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.5 ft./1-45cm (WIDE), 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-45cm (TELE) |
Normal: 1.8 ft./55cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.8 ft./1-55cm (WIDE) |
Normal: 1.8 ft./55cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.8 ft./1-55cm (W) |
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W) |
| Focusing System |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
| Face Detection |
no
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no
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yes
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yes |
no
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no |
no
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yes |
yes |
| Optical Viewfinder |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| LCD Monitor |
2.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
2.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5 inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5 inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD |
2.5-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color vari-angle LCD with wide viewing angle |
| LCD Pixels |
Approx. 86,000 pixels |
Approx. 86,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 115,000 pixels |
Approx. 173,000 pixels |
| LCD Coverage |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| White Balance |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater), Custom |
| Built in Flash |
yes |
Auto, Auto w/Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
| Flash Range |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Normal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T)
Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T)
Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45cm (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T)
Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.5-14 ft./45cm-4.2m (W), 1.5-9.8 ft./45cm-3.0m (T)
Macro: 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.5-14 ft./45cm-4.2m (W), 1.5-9.8 ft./45cm-3.0m (T)
Macro: 9.8 in.-1.5 ft./25-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.8-11.0 ft./55cm-3.5m (W), 1.8-8.2 ft./55cm-2.5m (T)
Macro: 1-1.8 ft./30-55cm (W-M) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Normal: 1.8 ft./55cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.8 ft./1-55cm (W) |
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W) |
| Approx Flash Recycling Time |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
10 sec. or less |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Super Macro, Movie |
Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks) Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie |
Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium) Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie |
Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie |
Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie |
Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie |
Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie |
Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
| Photo Effects |
Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom |
no |
no |
no |
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color |
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color |
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color |
Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom |
Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom |
| Self-Timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
| Wireless Self-Timer Operation |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
no |
| Continous Shooting Frames Per Second (fps) |
Approx. 1.5 fps |
Approx. 1.7 fps |
Approx. 1.7 fps |
Approx. 1.7 fps |
Approx. 1.8 fps |
Approx. 1.5 fps |
Approx. 1.7 fps |
Approx. 1.3 fps (Large/Fine) |
Approx. 1.2 fps (Large/Fine) |
| Storage Media |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
| Computer Interface |
USB (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
| Video Out |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Out |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
Monaural |
| Other |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
| Power Source |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size NiMH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x4)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK600 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x4)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK600 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 |
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x4)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (optional) |
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Shooting Capacity
*The figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.
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Still Image: approx. 120 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Still Image: approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery, LCD screen On), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Still Image: approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Still Image: approx. 120 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery)* |
Still Image: approx. 350 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * |
Still Image: approx. 280 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * |
Still Image: approx. 100 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 360 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Still Image: approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * |
Still Image: approx. 300 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * |
| Playback Time |
Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)* |
Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size NiMH Battery)* |
Approx. 1,200 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 1,200 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
Approx. 1,200 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 1,200 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
Approx. 420 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 600 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
Approx. 1,080 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 1,140 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
| Operating Temperature |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
10-90% |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
4.17 x 2.04 x 1.58 in./106.0 x 51.8 x 40.2mm |
3.59 x 2.52 x 1.70 in./91.2 x 64.0 x 43.1mm |
3.59 x 2.52 x 1.70 in. / 91.2 x 64.0 x 43.1mm |
3.52 x 2.53 x 1.69 in. / 89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm |
4.31 x 2.60 x 1.93 in. / 109.4 x 66.0 x 49.0mm |
4.31 x 2.60 x 1.93 in. / 109.4 x 66.0 x 49.0mm |
3.84 x 2.62 x 1.62 in. / 97.5 x 66.5 x 41.2mm |
3.83 x 2.64 x 1.65 in. / 97.3 x 67.0 x 41.9mm |
4.41 x 2.67 x 2.21 in. / 112.1 x 67.8 x 56.2mm |
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Approx. Weight (camera body only)
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Approx. 5.82 oz. / 165g |
Approx. 5.64 oz. / 160g |
Approx. 5.82 oz. / 165g |
Approx. 6.17 oz. / 175g |
Approx. 8.64 oz. / 245g |
Approx. 8.64 oz. / 245g |
Approx. 7.41 oz. / 210g |
Approx. 7.05 oz. / 200g |
Approx. 10.58 oz. / 300g |
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