Specifications (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels (Max.)
(Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.)
Approx. 20.0 megapixels
Image Size1/2.3 type
LensFocal Length (35mm film equivalent)4.3 – 180.6 mm ( 24 – 1008 mm )
Zoom Magnification42x
Shooting Range : 0 cm (0 in.) – infinity (W) / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T)

Other modes
: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T)
: 0 – 50 cm
(0 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) / -
: 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity (W) / 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity (T)
Image Stabilization (IS) systemLens-shift type
Digital zoomMgnificationApprox. 4x
Max. Magnification (digital x optical zoom)Approx. 168x
Focal Length (max. telephoto, 35mm film equivalent)Equivalent to approx. 4032 mm
Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 4+
Recording MediaSD Memory card / SDHC Memory card / SDXC Memory card
Screen (Monitor)TypeTFT color liquid crystal
Screen Size3.0 type
Effective PixelsApprox. 230,000 dots
Aspect Ratio 4 : 3
Continuous ShootingSpeed (Varies depending on the subject, zoom position, and other shooting factors, as well as memory card brands.)Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 0.5 shots/sec.
Normal Continuous Shooting Low Light mode: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.
Built-In FlashFlash Range50 cm – 5.0 m (1.6 – 16 ft.) (W)
1.4 m – 2.7 m (4.6 – 8.9 ft.) (T)
Flash modeAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Shutter SpeedAuto Mode (automatic settings)1 – 1/4000 sec.
Range in all shooting modesMaximum: 15 sec.
Minimum: 1/4000 sec.
Speed (unit: sec.)Long Shutter Mode : 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1
ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
F number3.5 – 8.0 ( W )
6.6 – 8.0 ( T )
AFAF frameFace AiAF (number of AF frames: max.9), Tracking AF, Center
Focus Control SystemTTL autofocus
Shooting ModesP, Auto, Live View Control, Portrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Number of ShotsCIPA compliant: Approx. 195 shots
Eco Mode On: Approx. 260 shots
Exposure Compensation (Still images)Available range (stops) in 1/3 stop increments ±2
Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
ISO SpeedISO Auto Range (Auto mode): ISO 100 - ISO 800
Max ISO Speed (P mode): ISO 1600
Stop Increments : 1-stop increments
White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Recording PixelsStill Images : 5152 x 3864
: 3648 x 2736
: 2048 x 1536
: 640 x 480
Movies : 1280 x 720
: 640 x 480
File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (version 1.1) compatible
Data TypeStill ImagesImage File Format: Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0)
Image Type: JPEG
MoviesRecording Format: MP4
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)
InterfaceWiredHi-Speed USB (Mini-B)
Analog Audio Output (Monaural)
Analog Video Output (NTSC/PAL)
WirelessWi-Fi
Specifications: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 1 – 11
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
NFC
Direct Print StandardPictBridge
Power SupplyBattery Pack: NB-11LH
Operating Tepurature0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Operating Humidity10 - 90 %
Dimensions (CIPA compliant)( WxHxD ) 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1 mm (4.11 x 2.72 x 3.35 in.)
Weight (CIPA compliant)Including Battery Pack, Memory CardApprox. 325 g (approx. 11.5 oz.)
Camera Body OnlyApprox. 308 g (approx. 10.9 oz.)
Battery Pack NB-11LH
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Nominal Voltage3.6 V DC
Nominal Capacity800 mAh
Charging CyclesApprox. 300 times
Operating Temperatures0 - 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Rated Input100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Rated Output4.2 V DC, 0.41 A
Charging TimeApprox. 2 hr. 20 min. (when using NB-11LH)
Operating Temperatures5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
See
(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto
- The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
- Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above.
- Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack.