Canon Powershot SX220 HS
Technical Details for Canon Powershot SX220 HS Digital Camera

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Technical Details for Canon Powershot SX220 HS

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Enclosure ColourGrey
Sensor Resolution12.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
Total Pixels12,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
Digital Zoom4 x
Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
Image StabiliserOptical
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Digital Video FormatH.264, MOV, iFrame
Image Recording FormatJPEG
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
AV InterfacesComposite video/audio, HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, low light, Underwater, foliage, beach, kids & pets, snow, handheld night shot, movie digest
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, monochrome, Colour Accent, Colour Swap, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Positive Film, Toy camera, Posterisation
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), Underwater
Max Shutter Speed1/3200 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
Type14 x zoom lens - 5 - 70 mm - f/3.1-5.9
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 392mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Min Focus Range5 cm
Macro Focus Range5-50cm
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction10 groups / 12 elements
FeaturesUD glass, built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
FeaturesAF illuminator
Effective Flash Range0.75 m - 3.5 m
Additional Features
Continuous Shooting Speed1 frame per second, 0.8 frames per second, 3.2 frames per second, 8.1 frames per second (3Mpix)
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Smile Detection Auto Shutter, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, Scene Detection Technology, in-camera red-eye fix, 1080p Full HD movie recording, digital tele-converter, safety zoom, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, Wink Self-timer, Smart Flash Exposure, HS System
Display
Type3" LCD display
Resolution461,000 pixels
Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x HDMI output
Memory Card SlotSD card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista SP1, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista SP2, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Compatible with Windows 7"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, wrist strap, audio / video cable
Battery
Battery TypeCanon NB-5L
Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Memory / Storage
Memory Card SlotSD card
Supported Memory CardsMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Image StorageJPEG 4000 x 3000
JPEG 4000 x 2248
JPEG 4000 x 2664
JPEG 2816 x 2112
JPEG 2816 x 1880
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 1600 x 1200
JPEG 1600 x 1064
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 640 x 360
JPEG 640 x 424
JPEG 2992 x 2992
JPEG 2112 x 2112
JPEG 1200 x 1200
JPEG 480 x 480
Video CaptureMOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 120 fps
MOV - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
MOV - 320 x 240 - 240 fps
Dimensions & Weight
Width10.6 cm
Depth3.3 cm
Height5.9 cm
Weight215 g
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C