Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
10.0 megapixels | 2.8" screen | 28 – 560 mm (20×)
Fifth generation 'SLR-like' superzoom from Canon is the first in a new wave of CMOS-sensored 'serious' compact cameras, and boasts an impressive spec list that includes a huge 28-560mm (equiv.) 20x zoom, 1080p HD movie capture and high speed shooting, plus a wealth of photo enthusiast features (manual controls, raw mode). There's no doubt the SX1 IS offers a lot of camera in a compact package, but it's expensive (especially compared to sister model, the SX10 IS), the image quality is nothing special, and unless you really want HD movies it's hard to recommend.
Specifications
| Body type |
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Body type
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SLR-like (bridge)
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| Sensor |
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Max resolution
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3648 x 2736
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Other resolutions
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2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
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Image ratio w:h
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4:3, 3:2, 16:9
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Effective pixels
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10.0 megapixels
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Sensor size
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1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
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Sensor type
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CMOS
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| Image |
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ISO
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Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
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White balance presets
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6
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Custom white balance
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Yes
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Image stabilization
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Optical
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?
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JPEG quality levels
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Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
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| Optics & Focus |
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Focal length (equiv.)
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28 – 560 mm
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Optical zoom
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20×
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Autofocus
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- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Multi-area
- Single
- Face Detection
- Live View
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Digital zoom
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Yes (4x)
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Manual focus
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Yes
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Normal focus range
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50 cm (19.69")
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Macro focus range
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0 cm (")
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Number of focus points
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9
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Lens mount
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Unknown
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| Screen / viewfinder |
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Articulated LCD
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Fully articulated
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Screen size
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2.8"
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Screen dots
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230,000
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Touch screen
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No
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Live view
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Yes
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Viewfinder type
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Electronic
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?
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| Photography features |
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Maximum aperture
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F2.8 - F5.7
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?
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Minimum shutter speed
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15 sec
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Maximum shutter speed
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1/3200 sec
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Aperture priority
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Yes
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Shutter priority
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Yes
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Manual exposure mode
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Yes
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Subject / scene modes
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Yes
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Built-in flash
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Yes (pop-up)
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Flash range
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5.2 m
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External flash
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Yes (hot-shoe)
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Flash modes
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Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
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Continuous drive
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Yes (4 fps)
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?
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Self-timer
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Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
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Metering modes
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Exposure compensation
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±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
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?
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| Videography features |
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Format
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Microphone
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Stereo
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Resolutions
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1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
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| Storage |
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Storage types
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SD/SDHC/MMC card
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?
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Storage included
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32 MB SD card
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?
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| Connectivity |
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USB
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USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
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?
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HDMI
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Yes
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?
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Wireless
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None
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Remote control
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Yes
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| Physical |
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Environmentally sealed
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No
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Battery
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AA
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?
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Battery description
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AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
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?
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Weight (inc. batteries)
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615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
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Dimensions
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128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46")
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| Other features |
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Orientation sensor
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Yes
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Timelapse recording
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No
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?
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GPS
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None
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