Great for photographing large groups of people and scenic landscapes
Advanced technologies, such as Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO, make it easy and effortless to capture gorgeous still images and HD video
12x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens:
Genuine Canon 12x Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility
With precision engineering and decades of leadership in optical technologies, Canon has created a bright, wide-angle lens that provides an extraordinary 12x zoom range
Kens starts at 28mm wide-angle and extends to 336mm telephoto (35mm equivalent), giving you tremendous coverage and reach
The telephoto end lets you capture subjects from a considerable distance, while the 28mm wide-angle makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings
Lens incorporates innovative designs that enable it to fit the compact profile of the PowerShot SX150 IS and perform at high speed with low power consumption
Optical Image Stabilizer:
Handheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry
Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct for unwanted camera movement
It makes handheld photography more practical in more shooting situations, providing excellent image quality in many difficult situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod
For still photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations than ever before without having to boost ISO sensitivity
With camera shake and vibration reduced, you get a sharper, steadier image
Because it is an optical system, there is none of the image degradation typical with electronic image stabilizers
14.1 Megapixel Image Sensor:
A 14.1 Megapixel sensor delivers beautiful photos with fine detail and brilliant colours
High resolution ensures superb image quality even when cropping or making very large prints
Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor:
High-speed continuous shooting, Full HD video and Face Detection Self-timer
More powerful noise reduction algorithms also provide improved low-light capture
Smart AUTO:
Sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button
Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject
Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations
The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video
Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles
With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away
Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes:
Manual: You have complete control of exposure, selecting both aperture and shutter speed manually
Aperture-Priority: You set the aperture, controlling depth-of-field. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed
Shutter-priority: You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise
Program: The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions.
Smart AUTO: The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity
Easy Mode: In Easy mode, shooting is simple and relaxed - the camera handles all the settings automatically
Portrait: The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop"
Landscape: Increases depth-of-field for sharp and sweeping landscape shots
Kids & Pets: Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots
Smart Shutter: The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame
Low Light: For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations
Beach: Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces
Foliage: Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms
Snow Shoot: clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint
Fireworks: Create brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks
Fisheye Effect: Now you can get the fisheye effect ? a classic photographic distortion ? without a fisheye lens
Miniature Effect: Give images a miniature look with an effect that emphasizes perspective by blurring the top and bottom of the image
Toy Camera Effect: Simulates photos taken with ?toy? or pinhole cameras, darkening the image at the edges to create a vignette effect
Monochrome: Choose from three single-tone effects: Black-and-White, Sepia, or Blue
Super Vivid: Intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colours
Poster Effect: Combines several similar shades into one colours, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts
Colours Accent: Choose to retain a single colours in your image while other colours turn monochrome
Colours Swap: Select a colours and replace it with a colours you specify for special effects
Discreet Mode: Disables flash, AF assist beam, and all camera sounds with one mode dial setting - so you can capture images in quiet areas
Movie Record: video in stereo sound. Unwanted scenes can be deleted in playback mode
iFrame Movie: The Apple movie format, iFrame, makes it easier and quicker to import and upload videos while retaining high image quality
Canon HD Video Advantage:
PowerShot SX150 IS lets you record spectacularly detailed 720p HD video at 30* frames per second with clear stereo sound
Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot high definition video whenever you want, then downloading the videos to your computer to watch or share with family and friends
*Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps
Dedicated Movie Button, Wind Filter and Optical Zoom While Shooting:
PowerShot SX150 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly
There is no need to go through layers of menus or operate switches or dials to switch to and from video recording mode
The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want
PowerShot SX150 IS also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound
Unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot SX150 IS lets you use the full 12x range of optical zoom when you're shooting a video without sacrificing HD video resolution
iFrame Movie Support:
You can also shoot video in the Apple iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos
It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos
iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions
Intelligent IS:
Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation
For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes
When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes
With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image
Normal: Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills.
Panning: Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement
Hybrid: Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting
Dynamic: Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking
Powered: Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified
Tripod: When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed
Large 3.0-inch LCD:
Camera's high-resolution (230,000 dots) 3.0-inch LCD gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images
This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient
Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light
AA Battery Powered:
Recharging batteries can often be an inconvenience, especially when traveling in foreign countries
With the PowerShot SX150 IS, you'll never need special power adapters or chargers because it's powered by two AA batteries that are widely available around the world
Face Detection Technology:
Makes it easy for you to take great photos of people
Camera will automatically detect the face(s) in a frame to give it optimal focus, exposure, flash (if needed) and white balance
Smart Shutter adds fun and convenience to Face Detection because you can set the camera to release the shutter when someone winks, smiles or even enters the frame
Special Scene Modes:
Special Scene Modes have fun and creative filters you can add to your photos without having to use a computer
You can make a quirky portrait using a Fisheye Lens Effect or add a beautiful single-tone effect with Monochrome
Toy Camera Effect simulates a vintage look as if capturing the photo using a "toy" or pinhole camera
Best Image Selection:
Best Image Selection* is an easy way to get great results almost every time you take a picture
When you press the shutter release, the camera will rapidly shoot a series of five images, then assess the images for any unwanted facial movements and camera shake
Out of the five images, the camera will select and save the best one
*Image resolution is 1984 x 1488 pixels when shooting with Best Image Selection
Specifications:
Type:
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 12x Optical Zoom & 4x Digital Zoom & 48x Combined Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Image Capture Device:
Type: 14.1 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD
Total Pixels: Approx. 14.5 Megapixels
Effective Pixels: Approx. 14.1 Megapixels
Lens:
Focal Length: 5.0 (W) - 60.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 336 (T) mm)
Digital Zoom: 4x
Focusing Range: Auto: 0.4 in. (1 cm) - infinity (W), 3.3 ft. (1 cm) - infinity (T), Normal: 2.0 in. (5 cm) - infinity (W), 3.3 ft. (1 m) - infinity (T), Macro: 0.4 in. 1.6 ft. (1-50 cm) (W)
Autofocus System: Single (Continuous in Auto and Easy modes), Servo AF, Servo AE, Manual Focus
Viewfinders:
Optical Viewfinder: N/A
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT colour LCD with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
LCD Coverage: Approx. 100%
Aperture and Shutter:
Maximum Aperture: f/3.4 (W) - f/8.0 (T)
Shutter Speed: 1-1/2500 sec., 15-1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Flash Range: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.0cm - 2.0m (T))
Recycling Time: 12 seconds or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)
Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications:
Shooting Modes: M, Av, Tv, P, Auto (Smart AUTO also available for videos), Easy, SCN (Smart Shutter [Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer], Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Colours Accent, Colours Swap), Discreet, Movie (Standard, iFrame Movie)
Photo Effects: My Colours Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Colours* *Adjustment of contrast, sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available
Self Timer: Approx. 10-sec. delay, approx. 2-sec. delay, custom* *Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified
Wireless Control: N/A
Continuous Shooting: Normal: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (in P mode), Approx. 3.2 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode); AF: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode), Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode); LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode), Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode); Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically; Differs depending on the zoom position
File Format: Design rule for Camera File System, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Recording Format: Normal, Fine
JPEG Compression Mode: Still Image: 2.3 (JPEG), Movies: MOV (image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels: Large: 4320 x 3240, Medium 1: 3072 x 2304, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen: 3744 x 2104
Playback Specifications:
Playback Modes File
Still Images & Videos: Easy, Auto Rotate, Scroll Display, Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Jump, Smart Shuffle, Filtered Playback
Still Images: Single, Index, Magnification (Approx. 2x-10x), Information Display, Resume Playback, Red-Eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colours, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning
Videos: Normal Playback, Special Playback,
Erasing Specifications:
Erase Modes: Select Image, single image, select all images
Interfaces:
Video Out: NTSC/PAL
Audio Out: Stereo
Other: Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
Power Source: 2 AA Alkaline batteries; 2 AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH; Compact Power Adapter CA-PS-800 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800) However, the separately sold DC coupler, DR-DC10 is necessary
Shooting Capacity: AA Alkaline: Approx. 110 shots; AA NiMH: Approx. 320 shots
Playback Time: AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 7 hours; AA NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH): Approx. 9 hours
Physical Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 32-104F/0-40C (32-95 F (0?35C when NB-3AH is used)
Operating Humidity: 10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in (113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm)
Weight: Including Batteries & Memory Card: Approx. 10.8 oz. or 306 g, Camera Body Only: Approx. 9.10 oz. or 258 g
