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Canon Powershot SX20 IS Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Electronic View Finder
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
720p HD Video: 1280 x 720 resolution or more but less than 1920 x 1080.
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.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Runs on standard AA batteries
Accepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX20 IS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CCD | Sensor Size |
6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 1600 | Shutter-Speed | 1/3200 - 15s |
| Lens | 28 - 560mm F/2.8 - 5.7 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 0 (w) / 1m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-in EVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.40" 235K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Rotating | Display Size | 2.5" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 17Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap, Long Shutter, Super Macro, Stitch Assist |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 1 FPS, Unlimited JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, Custom, Face-Detect |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | None | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | N / A | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 6.8 - 3.7m (W-T) | Flash Sync | Unknown |
| Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | None |
| Video Format | Quicktime | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital High Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Standard AA | Battery Life | 600 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | |
| Size | 125 x 89 x 87mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 560g |
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Canon SX20 IS Facts
Large digital camera| 12 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 80-1600 |
| 20X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/3200-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 0.40" Built-in EVF 235K Pixels | Custom white-balance |
| 1 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Hot-Shoe |
| 2.5" LCD 230K Pixels | Standard AA |
| Secure Digital High Capacity |
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