Specifications (PowerShot SX 170 IS)

    30-Sep-2013
    6200182900

    Image SensorMax. Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 16.0 megapixels
    LensFocal Length5.0 (W) – 80.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 448 (T) mm)
    Zoom magnification16x
    Focusing Range mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W) / 60 cm (2.0 ft.) - infinity (T)
    Other modes
    : 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity / 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – infinity
    *: 1 cm – 50 cm (0.4 in – 1.6 ft.)
    *: 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity / 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – infinity

    * Not available in some shooting modes.
    Image Stabilization (IS) SystemLens-shift type
    Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Magnification: Approx. 4.0x
    Max. Magnification with the Optical Zoom: Approx. 64x
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 4
    LCD MonitorTypeColor TFT LCD
    Size3.0 type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 230,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio4:3
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus: Continuous, Servo AF Manual Focus
    AF FrameFace AiAF, Tracking AF, Center
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)AUTO, ISO 100 - ISO 1600
    1-step increments
    Shutter Speed[ ] mode, automatically set range: 1 – 1/3200 sec.
    [ ] mode available values (sec.):
    15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200
    ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
    F-numberf/3.5 - f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 - f/8.0 (T)
    [ ] mode available values*
    * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
    f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.9, f/6.3, f/7.1,
    f/8.0
    FlashFlash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    Range50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 60 cm - 2.0 m (T) (1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 2.0 - 6.6 ft. (T))
    Shooting ModesM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, AUTO, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*

    *1 Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks
    *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
    *3 Standard
    ・Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
    Continuous ShootingSpeed mode:
    : Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.
    : Approx. 0.5 shots/sec.
    : Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.

    mode: Approx. 3.2 shots/sec.
    Number of ShotsApprox. 300 shots (based on the CIPA standard)
    Eco Mode: Approx. 440 shots
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG)
    MoviesMOV (Video: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (stereo))
    Recording PixelsStill Images (Large): 16M/4608x3456
    (Medium 1): 8M/3264x2448
    (Medium 2): 2M/1600x1200
    (Small): 0.3M/640x480
    Movies1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
    InterfaceHi-speed USB
    Analog audio output (stereo)
    Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
    Power SourceBattery Pack NB-6LH
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
    Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)108.0 x 71.0 x 43.9 mm (4.25 x 2.79 x 1.73 in.)
    Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 251 g (approx. 8.85 oz.; including the battery pack
    and memory card)
    Approx. 228 g (approx. 8.04 oz.; camera body only)
    See
    (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.