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Canon Powershot SX30 IS Digital Camera

14 Megapixels14 MegapixelsUltra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Electronic View FinderElectronic View FinderHigh 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 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.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.

Model Specifications

BrandCanon ModelPowershot SX30 IS
Sensor 14 Megapixels CCD Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 80 - 1600 Shutter-Speed 1/3200 - 15s
Lens24 - 840mm F/2.7 - 5.8 / 8Mininum Focus0 (w) / 1.4m (t)
ZoomElectronicManual Focus Electronic
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System Assist-lamp *Focus bracketing.Tracking AF-C.
Viewfinder Type Electronic (EVF) Viewfinder Size 200K Pixels
Display Position Rotating Display Size 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 16Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Smart Shutter, Low-Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Panorama Assist
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing
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 1.3 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *3.6 FPS low-light mode 2 MP. Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s, Custom 1-10 frames 0-30 secs.
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 No
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports Hot-Shoe
Built-In Flash Yes, 5.8 - 2.8m (W-T) Flash Sync 1/2000s
Video Capture 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 400 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2010-09-14 Construction
Size 123 x 93 x 108mm (W x H x D) Weight 601g

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Canon SX30 IS Facts

Large digital camera
14 Megapixels Ultra ZoomISO 80-1600
35X Ultra-Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/3200-15s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls, including Manual Focus
Unknown Size Electronic (EVF) 200K PixelsCustom white-balance
1.3 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesSpot-Metering
1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingHot-Shoe
2.7" LCD 230K PixelsLithium-Ion
Secure Digital Extended Capacity
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