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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Announced Aug 21, 2012 •
16 megapixels | 3″ screen | 28 – 448 mm (16×)
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera (Old Model) with 16x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD
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Product description
Announced Aug 21, 2012
Product timeline
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Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Effective pixels 16 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 28–448 mm
Max aperture F3.5–5.9
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 230,000
Max shutter speed 1/3200 sec
Format H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73″)
GPS None

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