Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera

May 28, 2008

Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera

The Canon Powershot SX100 8MP Digital Camera effectively captures the finest detail required for sublime quality poster-sized prints. It also enables creative cropping. The stylish silver or black version presents a 10 x optical zoom along with an innovated technological feature that annuls the effect of camera shake. In spite of an array of advanced features exhibited here, the model tends to be user friendly to the core with a vivid interface symbolized by explicitly labelled buttons and control panel/dial.

Ready for a face off with odds

The Canon Powershot SX100 IS can help in choosing a desired subject from a collection of 35 identified faces. Face Detection Technology, a concept that automatically sets exposure, flash and the optimal focus to realize this, stands tall here along with a striking red eye correction feature. The model, with a dynamic 2.5” wide screen also extends a choice of 18 distinct shooting modes among which, a manual control zone is also present. This helps it achieve better shots even in dimly lit environments. Further, the camera also includes an in-camera colour editing for images and movies. The Optical Picture Stabiliser that counters camera shake effects is combined with a smart feature called ISO 1600 to enable flash-free shots even in low light conditions, reducing blurring risk.

Flash and White Balance

The Canon Powershot SX100 IS Compact Digital Camera sports an integrated, external flash with a pop up action. There is an exposure lock and 3 levels of manual power adjustment. The two modes present are auto and manual on/off. The camera employs the TTL type white balancing feature with a range of setting options to select.

Other impressive features

  • The Powershot SX100 IS comes with a closest focusing distance of 1 cm from the lens and allows continuous and single modes of AF too
  • An AF lock option to lock the focus on a particular object
  • The model has the capability to record VGA movies with sound. An optional Long Play VGA mode can be selected for enhanced compression that enables the storage of doubled amounts to usual video data in a memory card
  • PictBridge feature for advanced printing by accessing a feature-supporting printer
  • The camera is powered by a DIGIC III image processor with iSAPS technology
  • Selection from a range of 25 languages including English as the menu language
  • 2 x - 10 x playback zoom
  • 60 sec per image sound memo facilitated

Power and Warranty

The Canon Powershot SX100 IS Digital Camera receives its power from a couple of AA sized alkaline batteries that holds a life of 140 shots and 420 min of playback. An optional set of 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries with 400 shot and 600 min playback life is also available in the market. The product carries a manufacturer’s warranty of 12 months commencing from the first day of purchase.

General Info
Brand Canon
Model Canon Powershot SX100 IS
Colours available Black and Silver
Weight 266 g
Resolution 8.0MP
Screen size 2.5"
Lens type 6.0-60.0 mm zoom lens
Storage media 32 MB memory card supplied, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC plus, HCMMC Plus
Optical zoom Yes
Digital zoom Yes
Focusing Auto/Manual
Shooting modes Multi
Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/2500 sec
Connectivity Hi-Speed USB and A/V output
Sensor type 1 / 2.5" CCD
File format JPEG compression, EXIF 2.2, Design rule for file system, DPOF
Battery type 2 x Size-AA alkaline or NiMH
Battery life 140 shots or 420 min playback
Warranty 12 months
Features
Built-in Flash Yes
External flash Yes
Video function Yes
Voice recording Yes
Timer 2 or 10 sec or custom
LCD display Yes
Face recognition technology Yes
Wrist strap No
Night shot Yes
PictBridge compatibility Yes
Scene selection modes Yes
Red-eye reduction mode Yes
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