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Canon Powershot SX220 HS Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more.
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.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX220 HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size |
6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/3200 - 15s |
| Lens | 28 - 392mm F/3.1 - 5.9 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 5cm (w) / 1m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 10-point Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 460K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 12Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Creative Filter, Handheld Night, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Panorama Assist |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 3.2 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *Unspecified limit. 8.1 FPS @ 3 MP. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 0-30s. |
| 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 | |
| Built-In Flash | YesFE Lock, 3.5 - 2m (W-T) | Flash Sync | Unknown |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS 16:9 *320x240 @ 240 FPS Super-Slow Motion. 1280x720 @ 6 FPS Miniature Effect. | Sound Input | None |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 210 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2011-02-07 | Construction | |
| Size | 106 x 60 x 33mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 215g |
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Canon SX220 HS Facts
Compact digital camera| 12 Megapixels Travel Zoom | ISO 100-3200 |
| 14X Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/3200-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 3.2 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 460K Pixels | Lithium-Ion |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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