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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

Announced Jan 6, 2014 •
16 megapixels | 3″ screen | 25 – 450 mm (18×)
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Product description
Announced Jan 6, 2014

Manufacturer description: In addition to enhanced connectivity and artistic options, the PowerShot SX600 HS camera features a long-zoom range in a compact point-and-shoot camera body. Equivalent to 25-450mm, the SX600 HS camera’s powerful 18x optical zoom provides users with the high-quality optics the pocket-sized Canon PowerShot SX camera series is known for. The SX600 HS camera combines a 16-Megapixel CMOS sensor and Canon’s DIGIG 4+ Image Processor to create the Canon HS SYSTEM allowing for excellent low-light performance.

Product timeline
CES 2014: Canon Stand Report
Jan 9, 2014
Small cameras, large zoom: Canon's new PowerShot ELPH 340 and SX600
Jan 6, 2014
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, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Focal length (equiv.) 25–450 mm
Max aperture F3.8–6.9
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 461,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Format H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02″)
GPS None

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