The Canon Powershot SX20 IS is a super zoom digital camera. It offers 20x optical zoom. In addition to the power to zoom in on distant subjects the lens also has wide angle capabilities giving the Powershot SX20 IS excellent flexibility to cover most photo opportunities.
Other key features are a High Definition movie mode that can capture footage at 720p. Still images can be captured while shooting a movie. There is also a 2.5 vari angle LCD screen. This means you can pull the LCD screen out away from the camera body and twist it round to a more comfortable shooting position. This really comes into its own when shooting at awkward angles or when you need to shelter the screen from bright sunlight. In addition to the LCD screen there is also a viewfinder for composing photo.
For the enthusiast the Powershot SX20 IS has a number of more advanced controls and features. These include manual exposure, aperture priority and shutter priority modes. Canon has also added a hot shoe to the camera for attaching external flash units. Focusing options include manual focusing as well as Servo focusing. Servo focusing helps to keep sharp focus of moving subjects.
Canon Powershot SX20 IS Details
Style
Extended Zoom
Megapixels
12
Zoom
20x
LCD Screen
2.5
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
28 - 560mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/3200 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 - f/5.7
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Yes
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync , Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
6.8m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor, Sunset, Night Scene, Fireworks, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
4GB or 29 min
Macro Focus
0cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
AA
Dimensions
124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm
Weight
560g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon Powershot SX20 IS Specification
Where to Buy - Canon Powershot SX20 IS
