Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

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was €259.99 now €199.99

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Summary

Ideal for family days out, the 10.0 MP PowerShot SX120 IS brings distant subjects into view with a 10x image-stabilised lens. Smart Auto and Easy modes allow all the family to take great shots.


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Additional Information

  • 10.0 MP
  • 10x zoom with optical IS
  • Smart Auto and Easy modes with Scene Detection Technology
  • Large 3.0” LCD
  • DIGIC 4
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Motion Detection Technology
  • i-Contrast
  • Shooting modes including Full Manual control
  • VGA movies with sound
Family-friendly. Serious zoom.

10.0 Megapixels
The compact, easy-to-use PowerShot SX120 IS uses a 10.0 Megapixel sensor – capturing enough detail for poster-size prints or creative cropping.

10x optical zoom with optical IS
With a 10x optical zoom, it’s easy to fill the frame with a distant subject. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer counteracts the effect of camera shake, ensuring crisp blur-free results throughout the zoom range.

Smart Auto and Easy mode
Designed to let everyone take great shots, Smart Auto mode analyses subject brightness, contrast, distance and hue. Intelligent Scene Detection Technology then selects the scene type from 18 variables, applying the best settings for optimum output. Easy mode deactivates all buttons except flash and reduces on-screen icons, for fuss-free, simple shooting.

Large 3.0” LCD
A clear and bright 3.0” LCD screen with wide viewing angle makes framing and reviewing shots a pleasure.

DIGIC 4
Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor delivers ultra-fast camera operation, superb colour reproduction, and advanced noise reduction – for cleaner-looking shots at higher ISO speeds.

Face Detection Technology
For perfect portraits, the PowerShot SX120 IS features Canon Face Detection Technology. Face Select & Track lets you select a particular face as the principal subject in a photo, while FaceSelf-Timer makes group photos easy – taking a shot after an extra face enters the frame.

Anti-blur
The PowerShot SX120 IS combats blur with Motion Detection Technology, which uses several advanced methods to determine camera and subject movement. ISO settings are then adjusted for optimum results.

i-Contrast
In shooting or playback, enhanced i-Contrast optimises dynamic range according to the scene- retaining detail in shadows and preventing overexposure of highlights. The result is natural images with the best possible contrast.

20 shooting modes
20 dedicated shooting modes help you to achieve superb shots in a wide variety of lighting conditions. For more experienced users seeking greater creative control, a Full Manual control mode is included.

VGA movies
Supplement still shots by shooting fantastic VGA quality movie clips with sound. A special Long Play option uses around half the normal memory card space, allowing you to shoot for longer.

IMAGE SENSOR
Type1/2.5” CCD
Effective PixelsApprox 10.0M
Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
 
IMAGE PROCESSOR
TypeDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
 
LENS
Focal Length6.0 - 60.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 36-360mm)
ZoomOptical 10x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom¹)². Combined approx. 40x
Maximum f/numberf/2.8 - f/4.3
Construction10 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical element)
Image StabilisationYes (shift-type)
 
FOCUSING
TypeTTL
AF System/ PointsFace Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
AF ModesSingle, Continuous
AF Point SelectionSize (Normal, Small)
AF LockOn/Off Selectable
AF Assist BeamYes
Manual FocusYes
Closest Focusing Distance1cm (W) from front of lens in macro
 
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE LockOn/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity*AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
 
SHUTTER
Speed1- 1/2500 sec (factory default)
15 - 1/2500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
 
WHITE BALANCE
TypeTTL
SettingsAuto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
 
LCD MONITOR
Monitor3.0” TFT, approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage100%
BrightnessAdjustable to one of five levels.
 
FLASH
ModesAuto, Manual Flash On / Off
Slow Sync SpeedYes. Fastest speed 1/500 sec
Red-Eye ReductionYes
Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE. Safety FE.
Flash Exposure LockYes
Manual Power Adjustment3 levels with internal flash
Built-in Flash Range50cm-4.0m (W) / 1.0m-2.5m (T)
External FlashCanon High Power Flash HF-DC1
 
SHOOTING
ModesAuto*, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200¹), Movie
*with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology
Photo EffectsMy Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color(Limited))
Drive modesSingle, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer
Continuous ShootingApprox. 1.3 shots/sec.¹ AF/LV: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec.¹ (until memory card becomes full)²
 
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3648 x 2048.
Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
CompressionFine, Normal
Movies(L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP)
(M)320 x 240, 30fps
Movie LengthUp to 4GB or 1 hour¹
 
FILE TYPES
Still Image TypeJPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
MoviesAVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)]
 
DIRECT PRINT
Canon PrintersCanon 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)
PictBridgeYes
 
OTHER FEATURES
Red-Eye CorrectionYes, during shooting and playback
Intelligent Orientation SensorYes
HistogramYes
Playback ZoomApprox. 2x – 10x
Self TimerApprox. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom
Menu LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi
 
INTERFACE
ComputerHi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
OtherA/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)
 
MEMORY CARD
TypeSD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus. 128MB memory card supplied
 
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & MacintoshWindows XP SP2-3 / Vista (including SP1-2)
Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5
 
SOFTWARE
Browsing & PrintingZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
OtherPhotoStitch
 
POWER SOURCE
Batteries2x Size-AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries(NB4-300) (Alkalines supplied)
Battery lifeApprox. 130 shots¹ (with supplied batteries)
Approx. 370 shots (with optional Canon NB4-300 batteries)¹
Approx. 420 min. playback (with supplied batteries)
Approx. 540 min. playback (with Canon NB4-300 batteries)
A/C Power SupplyOptional, AC Adapter Kit ACK800
 
ACCESSORIES
Cases / StrapsSoft Case DCC-750
FlashHigh Power Flash HF-DC1
Power Supply & Battery ChargersAC Adapter Kit ACK800, Battery Charger Kit CBK4-300, Ni-MH Batteries NB4-300
 
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment0 – 40 °C¹, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD, excl. protrusions)110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm
Weight (body only)Approx 245g

Zoom¹ Depending on the image size selected.
² Digital zoom available for still image and standard movie modes only. Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording.
Modes¹ Recording pixels fixed at 1600 x 1200 (ISO 3200 Mode) and 1824 x 1368 (Low Light Mode).
Continuous Shooting¹ Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Movie Length¹ Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Battery life¹ Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated.
Operating Environment¹ 0 – 35 °C when NB-3AH is used

* 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.
Subject to change without notice.

Definition10.0
Lens Type1 - 10x
ColourBlack
MediaSD, SDHC