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Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Model: SX20 IS | SKU: 9455127


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This digital camera features a wide Vari-angle lens and optical image stabilizer and face detection technology to ensure you capture clear, detailed photos. HD Movie Mode allows you to capture short videos and play them back on an HDTV via the HDMI output.

What's Included

  • Canon PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera
  • 4 AA alkaline batteries
  • Interface cable, stereo video cable, lens cap, lens hood
  • Neck strap, Digital Camera Solution software CD-ROM
  • Owner's manual

Product Features

  • 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3 CCD
    Captures high-resolution images up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.
  • 20x optical/4x digital/80x total zoom
    Offers the speed and accuracy you need for great shots.
  • 2.5" color Vari-angle TFT-LCD
    With a tilting design allows you to hold the camera above your head or low to the ground. TFT color viewfinder for easy use and a clear display.
  • Canon DIGIC 4 imaging processor
    Provides greater picture quality, faster processing speed and more accurate autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance.
  • High ISO sensitivity (1600)
    Lets you capture full-color detail in low light and fast action without a flash.
  • Face detection technology with self-timer
    Isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take the best pictures of friends and family. Also features smile mode to ensure you get the best image results.
  • Optical image stabilizer
    Automatically eliminates blur for great-looking photos.
  • Scene modes
    Include Indoor, sunset, night scene, fireworks, beach, aquarium, foliage, snow, portrait, landscape and sports for your desired picture type. Smart auto mode automatically selects the ideal setting for the photo.
  • Autofocus
    With macro mode for focusing as close as 3.9" for clear photos even up close.
  • White balance modes
    Include auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H and custom to help achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions.
  • Built-in auto flash
    With red-eye reduction for natural-looking eyes in portraits.
  • Special effects
    Include vivid neutral, sepia, black-and-white, positive film, lighter skin, darker skin, vivid blue, vivid green, vivid red, and custom for creative images.
  • HD Movie Mode
    For capturing short videos. HDMI output allows you to connect your camera to an HDTV for image playback.
  • Multicard slot
    Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and MultiMediaCard Plus formats for easy transfer and storage of your images.
  • >> Store more photos! Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Center!
  • USB interface
    For easy connection to your computer.
  • Digital Camera Solution software
    Provided to help organize and add special effects to images.
  • Weather-resistant design
    For easy use regardless of the weather.

Product images, including color, may differ from actual product appearance.
  • Warranty Terms - Parts
    1 year limited
  • Warranty Terms - Labor
    1 year limited
  • Product Height
    3.5"
  • Product Width
    4.9"
  • Product Weight
    19.8 oz.
  • Product Depth
    3.4"
  • Vista Compatible
    Yes
  • Megapixels (Effective)
    12.1
  • Megapixels (Total)
    12.4
  • Image Resolution
    3264 x 2448
  • Optical Zoom
    20x
  • Digital Zoom
    4x
  • Lens Focal Length(s)
    35mm equivalent 28-560mm
  • LCD Screen Features
    Color Vari-angle TFT-LCD
  • Viewfinder
    Color TFT
  • Image Stabilization
    Yes, optical
  • Face Detection
    Yes
  • Burst Mode
    No
  • Panorama Mode
    Yes
  • Image Stitching
    Yes
  • Compatible Memory Formats
    MultiMediaCard Plus|Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
  • Text Overlay
    Yes
  • Shutter Speeds
    15 - 1/3200 sec.
  • Aperture Range
    f/2.8 - f/8.0
  • White Balance
    Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, custom
  • Flash Range
    1.6' - 22'
  • Flash Modes
    Auto, slow, synchro, red-eye reduction and off
  • Orientation Sensor
    Yes
  • External Flash Mount
    Yes
  • Focus Range
    Normal: 1.6' - infinity; Macro: 3.9" - 1.6'; Auto: 3.9" - infinity
  • Movie Mode
    Yes
  • ISO Equivalent
    Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  • Self-Timer
    10 sec.
  • Interface
    USB
  • Camera Dock
    Not included
  • Video Outputs
    NTSC, PAL
  • Audio
    Yes
  • File Formats
    JPEG, MOV, DPOF
  • Exposure Control
    Metering system, manual exposure, AE, exposure compensation, exposure shift, program shift, safety shift
  • Image Storage Capacity
    Varies
  • Batteries
    4 AA alkaline
  • AC Adapter
    Yes
  • Digital Magnification
    4x
  • Imaging Sensor Type
    CCD
  • Imaging Sensor Size
    1/2.3"
  • Touchscreen
    No
  • Software Included
    Digital Camera Solution
  • Color Category
    Black
  • HD Movie Mode
    Yes
  • Smile Mode
    Yes
  • Waterproof
    No
  • Coldproof
    Yes
  • Shockproof
    Yes

Included Items

  • Canon PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera
  • 4 AA alkaline batteries
  • Interface cable, stereo video cable, lens cap, lens hood
  • Neck strap, Digital Camera Solution software CD-ROM
  • Owner's manual

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