HS System (12.1 MP) HS System excels in low light allowing you to capture the real atmosphere of the moment without flash or tripod. A high performance DIGIC 4 processor and high sensitivity image sensor give superior image quality in all situations.
28mm with 14x zoom and Optical IS A wide-angle lens with a huge 14x telephoto reach allows you to frame exactly the shot you want. From panoramic landscapes to distant subjects, an advanced optical Image Stabilizer keeps shots steady.
GPS* with Logger function With GPS tagging, every picture you shoot contains key data on where and when it was taken while the GPS Logger can record your journey. Using the supplied software you can review your images and journey on a map.
Full HD with optical zoom. Dynamic IS and Stereo sound High quality movies can be recorded in Full HD 1080p format with stereo sound. The optical zoom can be used for filming while Dynamic IS reduces the effect of shake and movement when shooting on the move.
Wide 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD Images are easy to frame thanks to a large 7.5 cm (3.0”) high resolution PureColor II G LCD. A tempered glass outer layer offers increased strength and excellent visibility.
Smart Auto Smart Auto automatically detects up to 32 different shooting scenes so you can take great pictures in complete confidence, knowing that the camera will take care of everything for you.
High-speed Burst & Super Slow Motion Movie Capture fast-paced action using the High-speed Burst mode or slow down movement using Super Slow Motion Movie mode. Both modes provide dramatic and spectacular ways of recording fast-moving subjects.
Movie Digest & iFrame movie Movie Digest captures up to 4-seconds of the action before a shot is taken, joining all the clips together from the same day into a single VGA movie to add to your collection of photos. The iFrame video format is a simple way to quickly import, edit and share video.
Manual Control From semi-automatic Av and Tv modes to Full Manual you can control one single aspect of the exposure or take complete control.
Waterproof Case An optional waterproof case (WP-DC42) allows you to go down to depths of 40m.
*GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated including any restriction on the use of electronics.
IMAGE SENSOR
Type
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels
Approx. 12.1M
Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
LENS
Focal Length
5.0 – 70.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 392 mm)
Zoom
Optical 14x. Digital Approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom¹). Combined Approx. 56x
Maximum f/number
f/3.1 – f/5.9
Construction
12 elements in 10 groups (1 UD lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 single-sided aspherical UA lens)
Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), 4-stop. Dynamic IS (in Movie)
FOCUSING
Type
TTL
AF System/ Points
Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous (only available in Auto mode), Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF
AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock
On/Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Manual Focus
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
5 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
AE Lock
On/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity*
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
SHUTTER
Speed
1 – 1/3200 sec. (factory default) 15 – 1/3200 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor
7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G (TFT), 16:9 aspect ratio, Approx. 461,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
FLASH
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock
Yes
Manual Power Adjustment
3 levels with internal flash
Built-in Flash Range
75 cm – 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
SHOOTING
Modes
Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Easy, Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (3.0MP), Best Image Selection (3.0MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (3.0MP), Creative Filter (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap), Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
Modes in Movie
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Program AE, Portrait, Landscape, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie
4:3 - (L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480 16:9 - (L) 4000 x 2248, (M1) 2816 x 1584, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360 3:2 - (L) 4000 x 2664, (M1) 2816 x 1880, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424 1:1 - (L) 2992 x 2992, (M1) 2112 x 2112, (M2) 1200 x 1200, (S) 480 x 480 Resize in playback (M2, S, XS) *XS is half the length and width of S
Compression
Fine, Normal
Movies
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 24 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps Super Slow Motion Movie (L) 120fps, (M) 240fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps iFrame Movie (HD)
Movie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec.¹ (L and M) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour² (Super Slow Motion Movie) 30 sec.
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] iFrame
GPS Log
LOG [NMEA 0183 message format compliant¹]
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible) A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
Type
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.5 – 10.6
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other
PhotoStitch, Map Utility
POWER SOURCE
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 210 shots¹ Approx. 240 min. playback (Battery life is measured with GPS features off)
A/C Power Supply
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-1500
Waterproof / Weatherproof Case
Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC42 Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1
Flash
High Power Flash HF-DC1
Power Supply & Battery Chargers
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Other
Canon HDMI Cable HTC-100
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)
105.7 x 61.6 x 33.2 mm
Weight
Approx. 223 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)
Zoom
¹ Depending on the image size selected.
AF Modes
¹ Some settings limit availability.
Continuous Shooting
¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Movie Length
¹ The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. ² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
GPS Log
¹ Complies with the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association of the U.S.) 0183
GPS
¹ GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being operated including any restriction on the use of electronics.
Battery life
¹ Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated.
* Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index.
According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras.
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.