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Canon PowerShot High-End Advanced G, S, SX and TX Series Cameras
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Effective Pixels 7.1MP  8MP 8MP 10MP 12.1MP
Optical Zoom 10x  10x 12x 6x 6x
Digital Zoom 4x 4x 4x 4x 4x
Combined Zoom 40x 40x 48x 24x 24x
Optical Image Stabilizer (IS) System yes yes yes yes yes
Lens Focal Length 6.5-65.0mm 6.0-60mm 6.0-72.0mm 7.4-44.4mm 7.4-44.4mm
35mm Equivelent 39-390mm 36-360mm 36-432mm 35-210mm 35-210mm
Aperature Range f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.3 f/2.7-3.5 f/2.8-4.8 f/2.8-4.8

Shutter Speed

(settable in Tv and M)

15-1/2500 sec. 15-1/2500 sec. 15-1/3200 sec. 15-1/2500 sec. 15-1/2500 sec.

 ISO Range Equivalent

80/100/200 400/800/1600   80/100/200 400/800/1600 80/100/200 400/800/1600 80/100/200 400/800/1600 80/100/200 400/800/1600
Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (WIDE), 3.3 ft./1.0m-infinity (TELE)
Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (WIDE)
Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./10cm (WIDE)
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W)

Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (WIDE), 3.0 ft./90cm-infinity (TELE)
Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W)
Super Macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (WIDE)
Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity
Macro: 0.39 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (WIDE)
Focusing System TTL Autofocus TTL Autofocus TTL Autofocus TTL Autofocus TTL Autofocus
Face Detection yes yes yes no yes
Optical Viewfinder no no yes yes yes
LCD Monitor 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD (vari-angle)
Brightness adjustment: 15 levels
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle 2.5-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD screen, Vari-angle type with wide viewing angle
2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Brightness adjustment: 15 levels
3.0 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels Approx. 115,000 pixels Approx. 172,000 pixels Approx. 207,000 pixels Approx. 207,000 pixels Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 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, Flash), Custom Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater), Custom1, Custom2
 Built in Flash 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 Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE available 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
 Flash Range Normal: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)
Macro: 1.1-1.6 ft./35-50cm (W) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Normal: 1.6-17 ft./50cm-5.2m (W), 3.0-13 ft./90cm-4.0m (T)
Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (W) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Normal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm - 2.5m (T)
Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
 Approx Flash Recycling Time 20 sec. or less 12 sec. or less 12 sec. or less 12 sec. or less 12 sec. or less
 Shooting Modes Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene), Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie Auto; Creative: P, Av, Tv, M, C; Image: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Scene, Color Accent, Color Swap), Night Snapshot, Super Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C1, C2, Special Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, ISO 3200, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap), Stitch Assist, Movie
 Photo Effects no Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom 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
 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
Wireless Self-Timer Operation no no no no no
Continous Shooting Frames Per Second (fps) Normal: Approx. 2.2 fps
AF: Approx. 1.1 fps
Normal: approx. 1.3 fps; AF: approx. 0.8 fps; LV: approx. 0.8 fps (Large/Fine) Approx. 1.5 fps; AF/LV: approx. 0.9 fps Approx. 2.0 fps Normal: approx. 1.5 fps; AF: approx. 0.7 fps; LV: approx. 0.8 fps (Large/Fine)
Storage Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card 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
Computer Interface 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
Audio Out Stereo Monaural Stereo 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 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 SD 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. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-4L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
1.AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2.Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2)
3.AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional)
1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
2. Rechargeable AA-size NiMH Battery (x4)
3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-2LH
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20

1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-2LH
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (optional)

Shooting Capacity

*The figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when a fully-charged battery is used.

Still Image: approx. 160 shots (NB-4L/LCD on)* Still Image: approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * Still Image: approx. 170 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery); approx. 450 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery)* Still Image: approx. 220 shots (NB-2LH/LCD on)* approx. 500 shots (NB-2LH/LCD off) Still Image: approx. 240 shots (NB-2LH/LCD on)*, approx. 600 shots (NB-2LH/LCD off)
Playback Time Approx. 240 min. (NB-4L)* Approx. 420 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 600 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) Approx. 12 hours (AA-size Alkaline Battery); approx. 15 hours (AA-size NiMH Battery)* Approx. 300 min. (NB-2LH) Approx. 300 min. (NB-2LH)
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
Operating Humidity 10-90% 10-90% 10-90% 10-90% 10-90%
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.50 x 2.36 x 1.14 in. / 88.8 x 59.9 x 29.0mm 4.28 x 2.81 x 1.84 in. / 108.7 x 71.4 x 46.7mm 4.60 x 3.15 x 3.06 in./117.0 x 80.0 x 77.7mm 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in. / 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5mm 4.19 x 2.83 x 1.67 in. / 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5mm

Approx. Weight (camera body only)

Approx. 7.76 oz./ 220g Approx. 9.35 oz./ 265g Approx. 15.9 oz./ 450g Approx. 11.3 oz./ 320g Approx. 11.29 oz./ 320g
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