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Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera

8 Megapixels8 MegapixelsUltra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.High-Quality Video: over 320x240 resolution but less than HD.High-Quality Video: over 320x240 resolution but less than HD.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringRuns on standard AA batteriesRuns on standard AA batteriesAccepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandCanon ModelPowershot SX100 IS
Sensor 8 Megapixels CCD Sensor Size 7.2mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 80 - 1600 Shutter-Speed 1/2500 - 15s
Lens36 - 360mm F/2.8 - 4.3 / 8Mininum Focus1cm (w) / 10cm (t)
ZoomElectronicManual FocusN / A
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System Assist-lamp
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 2.5" LCD 172K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 10Portrait, Landscape, Night, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation -1..+1 EV, 1
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 1.3 FPS, Unlimited JPEG Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s, Custom 2-10 frames @ 1-30s
Command Dials 1 DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger N / A Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes, 3 - 2m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 640x480 @ 30 FPS 4:3 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital High Capacity GPS N / A
Battery Standard AA Battery Life 400 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2007-08-20 Construction
Size 109 x 72 x 47mm (W x H x D) Weight 265g

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Canon SX100 IS Facts

Compact digital camera
8 Megapixels Travel ZoomISO 80-1600
10X Optical ZoomShutter 1/2500-15s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls
1.3 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesCustom white-balance
640x480 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingSpot-Metering
2.5" LCD 172K PixelsStandard AA
Secure Digital High Capacity
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