Canon PowerShot SX170

PowerShot SX170 IS Red, 16.0 Megapixels, 1/2.3 type CCD, DIGIC 4 with iSAPS, Intelligent IS

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8676B011
24-08-2013
Super easy, Canon quality 16x superzoom.

Get 16x closer and shoot detailed 16 Megapixel photos and HD movies with ease using the compact, family-friendly PowerShot SX170 IS. Intelligent IS ensures sharp results even at long zoom.

- Canon 16x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle in a compact body. 32x ZoomPlus.
- 16 Megapixels for detailed shots and poster-size prints.
- Optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS for sharp photos and steady movies.
- Large 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD with helpful Hints & Tips.
- Smart Auto mode detects 32 scenes (21 in movies) for point and shoot simplicity.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Full HD 
N
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Red
Weight 
251g
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Built-in flash 
Y
Source data-sheet
.

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
DC-in jack 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Display

Display 
LCD

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Optical zoom 
16x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 80 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
44.8 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Histogram
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
1600
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.6 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 3m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/3200s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Power source type 
AC
Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX, PhotoStitch

Picture quality

Megapixel 
16 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4608 x 3456 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480<br />16:9 - (L) 4608 x 2592, (M1) 3264 x 1832, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360<br />3:2 - (L) 4608 x 3072, (M1) 3264 x 2176, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424<br />1:1 - (L) 3456 x 345

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.8 cm
Depth 
4.39 cm
Height 
7.1 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1