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Canon Powershot SX230 HS Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 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.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.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 MeteringBuilt-In GPSBuilt-In GPSAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.

Model Specifications

BrandCanon ModelPowershot SX230 HS
Sensor 12 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 3200 Shutter-Speed 1/3200 - 15s
Lens28 - 392mm F/3.1 - 5.9 / 8Mininum Focus5cm (w) / 1m (t)
ZoomElectronicManual Focus Electronic
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 10 points Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 460K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 12Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Creative Filter, Handheld Night, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Panorama Assist
MeteringMulti-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
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
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
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity GPS Position
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 210 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2011-02-07 Construction
Size 106 x 62 x 33mm (W x H x D) Weight 223g

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Canon SX230 HS Facts

Compact digital camera
12 Megapixels Travel ZoomISO 100-3200
14X Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/3200-15s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls, including Manual Focus
3.2 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesCustom white-balance
1920x1080 @ 24 FPS Video RecordingSpot-Metering
3" LCD 460K PixelsLithium-Ion
Secure Digital Extended Capacity
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