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General| Wrist strap included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power source type | Battery |
| Battery type | NB-11LH |
| Battery technology | - |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 195 shots |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Megapixel | 20 MP |
| Camera type | Compact camera |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Total megapixels | 20.5 MP |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3 \ |
| Image formats supported | JPEG |
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5152 x 3864 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 5152 x 3432, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 5152 x 3864, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480, 3856 x 3856, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 |
| Digital zoom | 4 x |
| Optical zoom | 42 x |
| Extra/Smart zoom | 84 x |
| Focal length range | 4.3 - 180.6 mm |
| Maximum aperture number | 6.6 |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.5 |
| Number of aspheric elements | 2 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 12/11 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 1008 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 24 mm |
| Product color | Red |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto Focus (AF) points | 9 |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | AI Focus |
| Normal focusing range (tele) | - m |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4+ |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 10 s |
| Languages support | Multi |
| Camera file system | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10 x |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Auto, Manual |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 1600 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 100 |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/4000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash sync-speed | 1/2000 s |
| Flash range (tele) | 1.4 - 2.7 m |
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 5 m |
| HD type | HD-Ready |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 29.97 fps |
| Video formats supported | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL |
| Audio formats supported | AAC |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Flip-out screen | No |
| Display diagonal | 3 \ |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| USB connector | Mini-USB B |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 85.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 104.4 mm |
| Height | 69.1 mm |
| Weight | 308 g |
| Weight (including battery) | 325 g |
Overview of the camera user guide, including instructions on reading and using the manual.
Details on package contents, compatible memory cards, and initial setup requirements.
Information on the types of memory cards supported and compatibility notes.
Important legal notices, disclaimers, and warranty information for camera use.
Explanation of icons, symbols, and notation used throughout the manual for clarity.
Identification and labeling of all external camera buttons, controls, and components.
Essential safety warnings and precautions for using the camera and accessories to prevent injury or damage.
Steps for preparing the camera, including attaching accessories and initial setup.
Guidance on holding the camera securely and charging the battery pack.
Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing the battery pack and memory card.
Procedure for setting the camera's date, time, language, and home time zone.
Guide to turning on the camera and taking initial still images using Auto mode.
How to review captured still images and movies on the camera's screen.
Instructions on how to select and erase unwanted still images from the memory card.
Fundamental camera operations including power, shutter, display, and menu navigation.
How the camera conserves battery and how to use the shutter button for focus and shooting.
Steps for navigating the camera's menu system and configuring functions via the FUNC. menu.
Explanation of camera indicator lights and how to check the current time.
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting.
Letting the camera automatically select optimal settings for various scenes.
Details on image stabilization icons and how frames indicate subject detection.
Using zoom, self-timer, date stamp, and continuous shooting for better photos.
Modifying image aspect ratio, resolution, and movie quality settings.
Shoot effectively in various scenes with unique image effects or special functions.
Adjusting image brightness/colors and choosing scene modes like Fireworks or Portraits.
Adding creative effects like vivid colors, posterization, and fish-eye distortion.
Using face self-timer for group photos and long shutter speeds for low light.
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style.
Customizing many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.
Adjusting exposure settings like brightness, metering, ISO speed, and i-Contrast.
Making image colors look natural by adjusting white balance and color tones.
Adjusting contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and skin tones in a range of 1-5.
Restricting focus to macro, distant subjects, and using digital tele-converter.
Configuring AF frame modes (Center, Face AiAF, Tracking AF) for effective focusing.
Continuously focusing with Servo AF or limiting focus to shutter press.
Adjusting flash modes (Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off) to match shooting scenes.
Review your shots, browse, and edit them in many ways.
How to review captured images and switch between different information displays.
Navigating images in index, filtering by conditions, and magnifying details.
Protecting important images, erasing unwanted ones, and rotating orientation.
Editing images by resizing, cropping, and correcting red-eye.
Send images wirelessly to devices and use the camera with Web services.
Connecting to smartphones via Wi-Fi or NFC for image transfer.
Downloading software and configuring computer for Wi-Fi connection.
Registering and using Web services like CANON iMAGE GATEWAY for image transfer.
Printing images wirelessly and sending images between cameras via Wi-Fi.
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience.
Adjusting camera operations like sound, volume, and display of hints/tips.
Setting date/time, world clock time zones, and lens retraction timing.
Configuring power saving, eco mode, screen brightness, and start-up screen.
Formatting memory cards and setting file numbering options.
Restoring camera settings to their original default values.
Explore optional Canon accessories and other compatible items to enhance camera use.
Diagram of accessories and details on optional battery packs and chargers.
Information on external flash, cables, printers, and photo storage devices.
Using downloaded software and connecting the camera to a computer via cable.
Printing shots directly from the camera to a printer, including batch printing.
Setting print format and cropping images before printing.
Selecting paper size, layout, and options for printing ID photos.
Printing movie scenes as still images or sequences on a single sheet.
Setting up batch printing and specifying images for printing services.
Helpful information for troubleshooting camera issues and understanding on-screen messages.
Resolving common camera problems related to power, lens, and display.
Resolving common shooting problems like 'Cannot shoot' or 'Shots out of focus'.
Resolving issues with movie recording, elapsed time, interruptions, and playback problems.
Responding to various on-screen error messages and warnings.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connection failures, password issues, and transmission problems.
Explanation of icons and data displayed on the shooting information screen.
Displaying detailed information for images and movies during playback.
Table showing function availability across different shooting modes.
Table showing function availability within the FUNC. menu across shooting modes.
Settings for still image aspect ratio and resolution, and their availability by mode.
Configuring AF frame modes (Face AiAF, Tracking, Center) and frame sizes.
Adjusting flash settings and image stabilization modes for optimal shots.
List of settings available in the Set Up tab and their reference pages.
List of options available in the Playback tab and their reference pages.
Important precautions for handling the camera to prevent damage or malfunction.
Technical specifications for the camera, including sensor, lens, and display.
Estimates for the number of shots and recording time based on battery and card capacity.
Details on the camera's focus range in different shooting modes.
Approximate number of shots and recording time for a 16 GB memory card.
Technical details for the rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and charger.
