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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera - SX20 IS

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High-Powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom/ Optical Image Stabilizer/ HDMI Output Connector/ Improved Smart AUTO/ DIGIC 4 Image Processor/ Large 2.5-Inch Vari-Angle LCD/ Uses AA Batteries/ 80-1600 ISO Equivalent/ USB Interface/ Black Finish
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera - SX20IS

Discover the HD Difference.
With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.

Features:

  • This high-powered 20x Wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
  • Provides flexibility to use the optical zoom while shooting superb 720p HD movies with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV.
  • Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.
  • This classically styled DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter!
  • Large 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD enables easy viewing.
  • This AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up.

Package Content:

  • PowerShot SX20 IS Body
  • AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
  • Neck Strap NS-DC4
  • Lens Hood LH-DC50
  • Lens Cap
  • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N

Specifications:

  • Type of Camera
    • Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 20x Optical/4x Digital/80x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
  • Image Capture Device
    • Type:12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
    • Total Pixels: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels
    • Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
  • Lens
    • Focal Length 5.0 (W) - 100 (T) mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm)
    • Digital Zoom 4x
    • Focusing Range
      • Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
      • Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W)
      • Super macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)
    • Autofocus System TTL Autofocus
  • Viewfinder & Monitor
    • Viewfinder: TFT color
    • LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color Vari-Angle LCD with wide viewing angle
    • LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
    • LCD Coverage: 100%
  • Aperture & Shutter
    • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T)
    • Shutter Speed: 15-1/3,200 sec. (settable in Tv and M)
  • Exposure Control
    • ISO Sensitivity: Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) *Camera automatically sets the optical ISO speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness. The ISO speed also varies according to subject movement and camera shake when the shooting mode is set to Auto.
    • Light Metering Method: Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
      *Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
      ** Metering frame is fixed to the center/linked to AF frame
    • Exposure Control Method: Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
    • Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • White Balance
    • White Balance Control: Auto*, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom
      * The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detect.
  • Flash
    • Built-in Flash: Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
    • Flash Range: 1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
    • Recycling Time: 7 sec. or less (battery voltage=6.0V)
    • Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • Shooting Specifications
    • Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
    • Photo Effects: My Colors Off, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
    • Self-Timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer, Custom
    • Wireless Control: Not available
    • Continuous Shooting: Normal: approx. 1.0 fps; AF: approx. 0.7 fps; LV: approx. 0.7 fps (Large/Fine)
  • Image Storage
    • Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card
    • File Format: Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
    • Image Compression: Normal, Fine
    • JPEG Compression Mode:
      • Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
      • Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural))
    • Number of Recording Pixels:
      • Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000 (Large), 3,264 x 2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,840 x 2,160 (Widescreen)
      • Movie: 1,280 x 720 (HD, 30 fps available up to 4GB or 29 minutes, 59 sec.), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes
  • Playback Specifications
    • Playback Modes
      • Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Over Exposure Warning, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast;
      • Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume
  • Erasing Specifications
    • Erase Modes
      • Still Image: single image, all images
      • Movie: part of movie, all of movie
  • Interfaces
    • Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
    • 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 Supply
    • Power Source
      1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
      2. Rechargeable AA-size NB-3AH Battery (x4)
      3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional)
    • Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 340 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 600 shots (AA-size NB-3AH Battery)*
    • Playback Time Approx. 720 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 840 min. (AA-size NB-3AH Battery)
      *LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
  • Physical Specifications
    • Operating Temperature 32–104°F/0–40°C
    • Operating Humidity 10–90%

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Width: 4.88"
  • Height: 3.48"
  • Depth: 3.42"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit(camera body only): 1.24 lbs
  • Shipping: 2 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturers Warranty(authorized online retailer): One Year parts and labor
TypePoint And Shoot
Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixels
Records VideoYes
Records HD VideoYes
Height3.48"
Width4.88"
Depth3.42"
Optical Zoom20x
Digital Zoom4x
Built-In FlashYes
Focal Length5.0–100.0mm
Image StabilizationYes
LCD Screen Size2.5"
LCD TypeTFT Color Vari-Angle LCD
Red-Eye ReductionYes
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay2-sec., 10-sec.
Shutter Speed15-1/3,200 sec.
Storage MediaSD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card
White BalanceAuto*, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom
Included AccessoriesAA-size Alkaline Battery (x4), Neck Strap NS-DC4, Lens Hood LH-DC50, Lens Cap, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
  

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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Zoom range/performance (5)
  • Image stabilization (4)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Good image quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family photos (5)
    • Landscape/scenery (5)
    • Travel (5)
    • Low light (4)
    • Video (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual photographer (3)

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    5.0

    I really like the camera and the quality

    By pat

    from Walnut Creek California

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera:

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      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Great Starter Camera

      By BK

      from Cleveland, OH

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Image Stabilization
      • Good in Low Light
      • Great Zoom
      • Nice Body Color
      • Short Lag Time

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera:

        The Camera takes great Pictures. Zoom is amazing with clear images.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivery Was Fast and Safe.

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        5.0

        I would recommend buying this camera.

        By LT Sr

        from Saratoga Springs, NY

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Image Quality
        • Great Zoom
        • Nice Body Color

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Photos
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera:

          Just what I was looking for. Has a great zoom and Canon reliability.
          Price was right in my budget.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Free delivery was an added value. Camera was shipped, and delivered promptly.
          This is my second electronics purchase from ABT. I always find their pricing to be one of the best, and service is excellent.

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          4.0

          I love my new camera

          By Wine Pig

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Good Image Quality
          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Great Zoom
          • Large Clear LCD

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Travel
            • Video

            Comments about Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera:

            I grew up with a passion for photgraphy. I love my new Canon. It is easy to use, simple to print from and just an all around great camera.

            I would recommend this to anyone and feel confident they would be satisfied.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Super super-zoom !

            By Bankshot in Bedford

            from Bedford, TEXAS

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Great Zoom
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Small / Compact

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Travel
              • Video
              • Weddings/Events
              • Wildlife photos

              Comments about Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera:

              This is my second Canon super zoom camera. It is my second because the first one was and still is a great camera. I purchased the new SX20 IS for its extended range zoom, better built-in flash, hot shoe for an external flash, larger articulated external display and higher resolution. I take lot's of pictures at family events and outings. People ask me to bring my camera because they want me to take pictures for them to use and keep. Most of my pictures are off the cuff, unprepared for and candid. This camera get's those kind of shots for me. For the price, features and quality of picture, it is hard to find more bang for the buck in a super zoom package this size and weight. Canon cameras just keep getting better and better.

              Service and delivery comments:

              This was my first and definitely not my last purchase from Abt. The transaction was seemless and flawless. Delivery of my camera was fast and free. You could not get a complaint out of me if you offered to pay me. Great job Abt...

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              Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera

              Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Black 12 Megapixels Digital Camera

              UPC Code: 013803113662
              $369.99
              Discontinued


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