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General| Megapixel | 12.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Image formats supported | JPEG XR |
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 480 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 640 x 480, 1200 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1280, 2112 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 2112, 2992 x 2992, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 3000 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 20 x |
| Combined zoom | 80 x |
| Focal length range | 4.5 - 90 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | - |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 500 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 20 mm |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Normal focusing range | 0.05 - ∞/1 - ∞ m |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Macro focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - 0.5 m |
| Normal focusing range (tele) | 1 - ∞ m |
| Normal focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ m |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light exposure control | Program AE |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/2EV 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 range (tele) | 1 - 2 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 3.5 m |
| Power source type | Battery |
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 24 fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MOV |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Internal memory | - MB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 461000 pixels |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Sepia |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 10 s |
| Battery type | NB-6L |
| Battery voltage | 3.4 V |
| Battery capacity | 1000 mAh |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 230 shots |
| Product color | Red |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 32.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 106.3 mm |
| Height | 61 mm |
| Weight | 208 g |
| Weight (including battery) | 231 g |
Instructions for charging the camera battery.
Steps to insert the battery and memory card.
Guide to setting the camera's date and time.
Guide to shooting in Smart Auto mode.
Steps to connect camera and save images to a computer.
Guidance on optimal GPS signal reception.
Steps to activate GPS functions.
How to add location data to images and movies.
Steps to log location data separately.
How GPS signals update camera date and time.
Details on continuous shooting for specific scenes.
How to use digital zoom for magnification.
How to use the self-timer for timed shots.
Steps to configure shooting without flash.
How to add date/time stamps to images.
Steps to register face information.
How to view and edit registered Face ID info.
How to edit name or birthday for registered faces.
How to overwrite or add face information.
Steps to erase registered face information.
How to change the image aspect ratio.
How to choose image resolution levels.
How to automatically correct red-eye in images.
Selecting image quality settings for movies.
How to check focus by magnifying the AF frame area.
How the camera detects and indicates closed eyes.
Capturing evening scenes in low light without a tripod.
Shooting in low light with minimal shake.
Manually adjusting white balance for accurate colors.
Applying a softening effect to skin tones.
Camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile.
Camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile.
Camera shoots two seconds after a wink is detected.
Camera shoots after detecting another face entering the area.
Shooting up to 10 shots in rapid succession.
Creating panoramas by combining multiple shots.
Shooting fast-moving subjects for slow-motion playback.
Adjusting image brightness and exposure.
Locking exposure and specifying focus separately.
Adjusting ISO speed for different shooting conditions.
Adjusting white balance for natural image colors.
How to shoot continuously.
Locking focus and recomposing shots.
Detects faces for focus, exposure, and white balance.
How to select subjects for focus tracking.
Camera continues to focus on subject while shutter is pressed halfway.
Locking the focus after achieving it.
Adjusting flash exposure from -2 to +2 stops.
Locking exposure for flash shots.
Magnifying areas to check focus.
Adjusting image colors and saving as a separate file.
Adjusting brightness and contrast of dark image areas.
Automatically correcting red-eye in images.
Steps to format memory cards before use.
Performing low-level formatting for error correction.
Restoring the camera to default settings.
Guidance on battery charging and storage.
Troubleshooting power-related issues like no response or depletion.
Troubleshooting shooting issues like cannot shoot or strange displays.
Troubleshooting playback issues like not possible or stops.
Troubleshooting image transfer to computer.
Troubleshooting Eye-Fi card transfer issues.
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