Specifications (PowerShot SX150 IS)

    16-Sep-2011
    6200114200

    Image SensorCamera Effective PixelsApprox. 14.1 million pixels
    LensFocal Length5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm)
    Zoom Magnification12x
    Focusing Range1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
    • Macro: 1 – 50 cm (W) (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft. (W))
    Image Stabilizer (IS) SystemLens-shift type
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 4
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color (wide viewing angle type)
    Size3.0 type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 230,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio4:3
    FeaturesBrightness adjustment (5 levels)
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus: Single (Continuous in Auto and Easy modes),
    Servo AF/Servo AE
    Manual Focus
    AF FrameFace Detect, Tracking AF, Center
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    Exposure Compensation (Still Images) /
    Exposure Shift (Movies)
    ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
    ISO Speed
    (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Shutter Speeds1 – 1/2500 sec.
    15 – 1/2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
    ApertureTypeIris
    f/numberf/3.4 – f/8.0 (W), f/5.6 – f/8.0 (T)
    FlashModesAuto, on, Slow Synchro, off
    Range50 cm – 3.0 m (W), 1.0 – 2.0 m (T)
    (1.6 – 9.8 ft. (W), 3.3 – 6.6 ft. (T))
    Shooting ModesM, Av, Tv, P, Auto*1, Easy, SCN*2, Creative Filters*3, Discreet, Movie*4
    • Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
    *1: Smart Auto also available for movies
    *2: Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*5, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks
    *3: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
    *4: Standard, iFrame Movie
    *5: Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
    Digital ZoomStill images/Movies: Approx. 4x (up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom)
    Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter
    Continuous ShootingMode SelectionContinuous shooting, continuous shooting AF, continuous shooting LV
    SpeedApprox. 0.9 shots/sec. (In P mode)
    Approx. 3.2 shots/sec. (In Low Light mode)
    Number of Shots (CIPA compliant)Alkaline: Approx. 110 images
    NiMH: Approx. 320 images
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG)
    MoviesMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))
    Recording PixelsStill ImagesLarge: 4320 x 3240,
    Medium 1: 3072 x 2304,
    Medium 2: 1600 x 1200,
    Small: 640 x 480,
    Widescreen: 3744 x 2104
    MoviesMiniature Effect: 1280 x 720*1 / 640 x 480*1
    iFrame Movie: 1280 x 720 (30 fps*2)
    Other than the above: 1280 x 720 (30 fps*2) / 640 x 480 (30 fps*2)
    *1: Shooting: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Playback: 30 fps*2
    *2: Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
    InterfaceHi-Speed USB
    Analog audio output (stereo)
    Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
    Direct Print StandardPictBridge
    Power SourceAA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH) x 2
    Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK800)
    • However, the separately sold DC coupler, DR-DC10 is necessary.
    Dimensions (CIPA compliant)113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 mm (4.46 x 2.88 x 1.80 in.)
    Weight (CIPA compliant)Approx. 306 g (10.8 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card)
    Approx. 258 g (9.10 oz.) (camera body only)
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    (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
    • All data is based on tests by Canon.
    • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.