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The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera boasts incredible super-zoom flexibility, superior ergonomics and many other features only found in larger, heavier SLR system cameras. Compact and easy to carry, the camera provides a powerful 20x optical zoom lens (28-560mm equivalent), low light sensitivity, and advanced image stabilization. Canon's 10.0 megapixel CMOS sensor coupled with a newly developed DIGIC 4 image processor renders brilliant photographs with amazing color accuracy, incredible detail, and superb sharpness - even in large scale prints. Innovative Face Detection, 25 unique shooting modes, and 1080p HD video recording further expand the possibilities of image making. With all these features and more, the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera is a superb choice for discerning photographers of all levels.
| Camera Type | Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 11.8MP, Recorded: 10.0MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | RAW, JPEG, QuickTime, WAV |
| File Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5-100mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm film equivalent: 28-560mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 20x, Digital: 4x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.6ft. (50cm) - infinity Macro: 3.9" (10cm) - 1.6ft. (50cm) wide Super Macro: 0in (0cm) - 3.9" (10cm) wide |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 80-1600 (expandable to ISO 3200) |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Custom, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | Up to 4.0fps |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | WL-DC300 (included) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.6 - 15.7ft. (50cm - 4.8m) |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Dedicated Flash System | Canon Speedlite EX-series |
| Max Sync Speed | 1/500 sec |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus |
| Still Images per GB |
RAW: Not Specified By Manufacturer JPEG: High Res: 224 - Low Res: 3,415 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 1 hour or 4GB |
| Audio Recording |
Audio with Video Up to 60 seconds with an image Up to 2 hours as a Voice Memo |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Display | 2.8" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V Out, HDMI (Type C) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows 2000 (SP4), XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.4 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Weatherproofing | Not Rated |
| Durability | Not Rated |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | 4 AA-size batteries |
| Power Adapter | CA-PS700 Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.02 x 3.48 x 3.45" (127.5 x 88.3 x 87.7mm) |
| Weight | 20.6 oz (585g) body only |