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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Overview

Announced Jul 29, 2014 •
16 megapixels | 3 screen | 24 – 1008 mm (42×)
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Product description
Announced Jul 29, 2014

Manufacturer description: The PowerShot SX520 HS digital camera incorporates a 42x Optical Zoom with Canon's Optical Image Stabilization, ideal for active families that want to take high-quality close-up shots of their children's soccer game or dance recitals. In addition to featuring a powerful optical zoom range, the SX520 HS digital camera combines a 16 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC 4+ Image Processor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM allowing for excellent low-light performance. Giving users the ability to capture life in motion, the camera features a dedicated movie button so users can easily record 1080p Full HD video utilizing the camera's full 42x optical zoom capability.

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 BSI-CMOS
ISO Auto, 100-3200
Focal length (equiv.) 24–1008 mm
Max aperture F3.4–6
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3
Screen dots 461,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Format MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 441 g (0.97 lb / 15.56 oz)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62)
GPS None

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