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General| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Image formats supported | EXIF, JPG |
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 4608 x 3072\\r 4608 x 2592\\r 3456 x 3456\\r 3264 x 2448\\r 3264 x 2176\\r 3264 x 1832\\r 2448 x 2448\\r 1920 x 1080\\r 1600 x 1200\\r 1600 x 1064\\r 1200 x 1200\\r 640 x 480\\r 640 x 424\\r 640 x 360\\r 480 x 480 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 16 x |
| Combined zoom | 64 x |
| Extra/Smart zoom | 32 x |
| Focal length range | 5 - 80 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 5.9 |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.5 |
| Number of aspheric elements | 1 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 11/9 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 448 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 28 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto Focus (AF) points | 9 |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.01 m |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 1600 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/3200 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash sync-speed | 0.0005 s |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.6 - 2 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 3 m |
| Flash exposure correction | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Power source type | Battery |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25 fps |
| Video formats supported | MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps |
| Audio system | stereo |
| Audio formats supported | LPCM |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Field of view | 100 % |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| HDMI | No |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
| Scene modes | Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
| Image processor | DIGIC DV IV |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 10 s |
| Camera file system | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10 x |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| On Screen Display (OSD) languages | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR, VIE |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Battery type | NB-6LH |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 300 shots |
| Product color | Black |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Cables included | AV |
| Bundled software | ImageBrowser EX\\r PhotoStitch |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 43.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 108 mm |
| Height | 71 mm |
| Weight | 251 g |
Lists items included in the camera package.
Details compatible memory card types for the camera.
Provides essential safety information for using the camera.
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Denotes the possibility of injury.
Instructions on how to charge the camera's battery pack.
Identifies camera parts and explains guide conventions.
Explains how to turn the camera on and off in different modes.
Details the operation of the camera's shutter button for focus and shooting.
Overview of the different shooting modes available on the camera.
Covers automatic shooting for easy operation.
Details on fully automatic shooting based on detected scenes.
Explains shooting in Program AE mode for preferred style.
Customizing settings in Program AE mode for preferred shooting.
Explains semi-automatic and manual shooting modes.
Setting preferred shutter speeds for creative control.
Setting preferred aperture values for depth of field control.
Guide to reviewing and managing captured images and movies.
Steps to enter playback mode and browse through images.
How to prevent accidental deletion of important photos.
Instructions for deleting unwanted photos from the camera.
Basic image editing functions available on the camera.
