Canon PowerShot SX100 IS Review
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September 18th, 2008
Summary
PowerShot SX100 IS will inspire you with its phenomenal 10x Optical Zoom...and so much more. There's the 8.0-megapixel CCD and Optical Image Stabilizer for shake-free shooting. Plus, the DIGIC III Image Processor with advanced Face Detection, Face Selector Button and Red-eye Correction assure superb results every time. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 make low light shooting easy. The large Mode Dial lets you select Scene Modes or full manual control effortlessly.
Specs
Lens and Image Quality Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 10 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/4.3
Max Focal Length 60 mm
Min Focal Length 6 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2500 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 sec
Image Format JPEG
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, auto, 1600
Metering Characteristics Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 1 cm
CCD Size 1/2.5"
Features LCD Screen Size 2.5 in
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 0.8 fps, 1.3 fps
Memory Flash Memory Type 32 MB flash
Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Connectors Connectors 1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x composite video/audio output
Included Cable Types A/V , USB
Miscellaneous Included Components Wrist strap
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
External Color Black
Product Line PowerShot
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Camera Type Compact