Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Overview
Announced Sep 17, 2008
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10 megapixels | 2.8″ screen | 28 – 560 mm (20×)
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Canon PowerShot SX1IS 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch LCD
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Product description
Announced
Sep 17, 2008
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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.
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Mar 27, 2009
Mar 27, 2009
Quick specs
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) |
|---|---|
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–560 mm |
| Max aperture | F2.8–5.7 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 2.8″ |
| Screen dots | 230,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46″) |
| GPS | None |
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