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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 12.1MP Digital Camera Product Details

Canon PowerShot SX20 3633B001 IS Digital Camera
With the classically stylish Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more. So be sure to pick up Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Digital Camera today!

What It Is & Why Do You Need It?

  • A classy and stylish digital camera that produces high resolution photos and HD movies
  • Includes Smart AUTO which intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera
  • This DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter!

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Specifications

Lens
Optical Zoom 20x
Digital Zoom 4X
Focus Mode TTL auto focus
Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm - infinity (W)
  Normal: 3.3 ft. - infinity
  Macro: 3.9 in. - 1.6 ft./10 - 50cm
  Super macro: 0 - 3.9 in./0 - 10cm
Focal Length f= 28 - 560mm
  f= 5.0 - 100mm
Display
Optical Viewfinder Wide angle viewable
LCD Monitor 2.5-inches
LCD Pixels 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
Image Capture
Camera Type Point and Shoot
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
Megapixels 12MP
Sensor 12.1 Megapixels
Size 1/2.33” CCD (1.1cm)
Movie Resolution 1280 × 720
Aperture & Shutter
Maximum Aperture F 2.8 - 5.7
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3,200 sec.
Exposure
Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
ISO Speed Range Auto 80/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance Control Daylight
  Cloudy
  Auto White Balance
  Tungsten
  Fluorescent
  Flash
  Custom
  Underwater
  Fluorescent H
Dimensions
Height 3.5 inches
Width 4.9 inches
Weight 19.8 oz.
Depth 3.4 inches
Flash
Flash Mode Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
Continuous Shooting Normal: approx. 1.0 fps
Self-timer Yes (2,10 sec,Off)
Dimensions
Height 3.5 inches
Width 4.9 inches
Weight 19.8 oz.
Depth 3.4 inches
Movie & Voice
Movie Mode 30 fps
Movie Image Resolution 1280 × 720
Movie Audio Yes
Image Storage
Storage Media SDHC
  SD
Compressed Format JPEG/EXIF v 2.22
Movie File Format MOV
  H.264 Video Compression
Interfaces
Computer Interface USB 2.0 high-speed
Video Out NTSC/PAL-type
Power Supply
Battery Form Factor AA
Batteries Included 2 x AA Alkaline Battery

Customer Reviews

4.7 (38 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.7
Features
 4.8
Quality
 4.7
Performance
 4.7
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4.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
Reviewer:
VAV
Date:
Jul 21, 2010
Product features are more sensible.

I had searched several catalogues and I found this camera with features found only in higher priced brands. Couldn't be more satisfied--particularly the non-proprietary batteries (generic) that you don't have to search all over town to find a replacement.

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4.8
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 5.0
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Reviewer:
Sabre150
Date:
Jun 15, 2010
Great camera good price

Video mode is easy to access and use. Great quality. Optical zoom range is impressive. This is a very capable camera. Somewhat difficult to hold frame and focus on maximum optical plus digital zoom. But that is understandable given the magnification. A tripod is a must for long range shots in order to get good frame control and a well focused picture. Canon has done a very nice job of creating a quality look and feel with a sensible user interface and options.

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 5.0
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Reviewer:
Richard
Date:
May 26, 2010
Superlative camera with every possible feature

I wanted a professional level digital camera without the cost and without having to lug around more than one lens to cover wide angle to telephoto. The quality of this camera's images are superb and it has every feature I could possibly imagine. I have gotten some macro shots, telephoto shots and indoor with flash and telephoto that are amazing. You will have to spend a lot more for a professional level digital SLR to equal this camera.

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4.0
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 4.0
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 4.0
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Reviewer:
jborean
Date:
May 26, 2010
Great Point & Shoot

So far this was a great compromise between the smaller point and shoots and a DSLR. It is too big to lose easily (like my last one) and still advanced enough to pull of some pretty good Prosumer level shots. The HD Video is particularly impressive and was a pleasant surprise.

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5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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Reviewer:
CPeiser
Date:
May 22, 2010
Amazing Camera

I am professional photographer and wanted a point and shoot so I didn't have to take my good camera on family vacations, etc. This camera has all the features I am used to in an SLR plus some that I don't have, plus it does beautiful HD Video. It's just amazing and for $369 I know also don't have to bring my good video cameras to any family events etc. This camera is easy enough that my 5 year old can snap picures but has enough features(manual controls, high iso, etc) that I can take amazing pictures with it.

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  • Manufactured by: Canon
    Warranty provided by: Canon
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: 3633B001
    UPC No: 013803113662
    Box Size: ( Length: 8, Width: 6, Depth: 4 )
    Shipping Weight: 2.6500 pound(s)
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