Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

SX1 IS, Bridge, Digic 4, 10MP, 3648x2736, 1920x1080/30fps, 1/2.3'' CMOS, 20x, 4x, TTL, 2.8'' TFT LCD, ISO 80-3200, SD/SDHC, PictBridge, USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL, Mini-HDMI, 4 x AA, 585g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
2664B010
19-09-2008
PowerShot SX1 IS
Evolved Technology for Stunning Photography.
Put your hand around the perfectly-shaped grip of Canon's sporty new PowerShot SX1 IS and you're ready for a shooting experience that's advanced in every way. Superb still images powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image processor, evolved Face Detection Technology and a wide-angle 20x optical zoom are only the beginning. You can also create Full HD movies and see every detail on your HDTV thanks to HDMI output. The 10.0-megapixel SX1 IS is the very first PowerShot equipped with a CMOS sensor, a hallmark of Canon's lauded EOS line.

Create Full HD Movies with Your Camera.
If you long for the convenience of an advanced still camera that also creates superb movies, the new PowerShot SX1 IS was developed with you in mind. Movies shot in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), capture your memories with all the clarity, realism and brilliance. The PowerShot SX1 IS also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies and photos on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI cable for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. This allows you to enjoy the full quality of HD with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, but also improves playback functionality, letting you view up to 130 still images at once.

Equipped with EOS Technology.
Canon's proprietary CMOS sensors were formerly reserved for its storied EOS line. The PowerShot SX1 IS is the first PowerShot that gives you access to the astonishing imaging power of this technology. Unlike the CCD sensors on most digital cameras, CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals before they are transferred to the image processor. This enables the CMOS sensor to produce exceptionally clean image data, free of the stray signals that can mar images. The resulting images show a notable brilliance and clarity.

Powerful Zoom, True-to-Life Imaging.
The PowerShot SX1 IS features Canon's precision 28mm wide-angle lens that allows you to shoot any scene from wide-angle to telephoto. It lets you capture more in every frame, so everyone fits in a family gathering shot. When it's time to take a closer look, a 20x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent 28-560mm) greatly minimizes camera shake and maximizes the brilliance of every detail. The camera uses a USM (Ultrasonic Motor) for high-speed, quiet, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control. Focal length is conveniently indicated on the lens barrel.

The SX1 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

See the Image in a Big Screen.
The camera's 2.8-inch LCD widescreen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. It also has an electronic viewfinder that provides sharp images when you shoot close-up with the Super Macro shooting mode.

Creative Power in Your Control.
The PowerShot SX1 IS's RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.

A World of Advantages with Canon's Technology.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

A Face Detection Self-timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer's face in a group shot, there's no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway - allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.

Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images for more natural transitions when the main subject is dark. The PowerShot SX1 IS can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
- Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
- The PowerShot SX1 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
- You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the PowerShot SX1 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select the ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.

Everything's Easy.
When you're taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. With the PowerShot SX1 IS, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. You've got Shooting Modes including Special Scene Modes that give you breathtaking, exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.

The Complete Print Solution.
The PowerShot SX1 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the PowerShot SX1 IS to a Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows® and Macintosh®).

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
HC MMC+, MMC+, SD, SDHC

Memory

Memory slots 
1

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD 
Oui
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 pieds par seconde

Technical details

Colour of product 
Noir
Weight 
0,585 kg
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Film, Image unique, Diaporama
Camera shutter speed 
15 - 1/3200s
Viewfinder type 
Optique
Light exposure control
Programme AE
Built-in flash 
Oui
Battery life (max) 
12h
Compatible operating systems 
Windows OS<br />Mac OS

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Oui

Power

Battery technology 
Alcaline
Battery type 
AA
Number of batteries supported 
4

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Second display 
Non
Touch screen 
Non

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7,11 cm (2.8")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Oui
Voice recording
Oui
Audio formats supported 
PCM

Lens system

Optical zoom 
20x
Digital zoom 
4x
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 5.7
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 100 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2,8 cm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
56 cm
Minimum aperture number 
2.8
Maximum aperture number 
5.7
Combined zoom
80x

Camera

Camera type 
Appareil-photo Bridge
White balance 
Auto, Nuageux, Modes personnalisés, Lumière de jour, Tungstène
Scene modes 
Plage, Refermer, Feux d'artifices, Paysage, Nuit, Portrait, Neige, Sports
Photo effects 
Noir&Blanc, Neutre, Film positif, Sepia, Vif
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
Histogram
Oui
Image editing
retailler, Tournant, rognage
Built-in processor
Digic 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Détection des visages
Focus
TTL
Macro focusing range (wide)
0,1 - 0,5m
Normal focusing range
0,5 - ∞
Super Macro focusing range
0 - 0,1m

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manuel
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Pondérée centrale, Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Oui
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash désactivé, Flash on, Manuel, Réduction des yeux rouges, Synchronisation lente
Flash exposure compensation
Oui
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash range (tele)
1 - 2,6m
Flash range (wide)
0,5 - 4,8m
Flash recharging time
7s

Shutter

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

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Oui
Mac operating systems supported 
Oui

Technical details

Magnification 
10x

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Power source type 
Pile
Battery life (CIPA standard)
160 clichés

Packaging content

Cables included
AV, USB
Hand strap
Oui
Batteries included
Oui

Picture quality

Megapixel 
10 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Image sensor size
25,4/58,4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image stabilizer 
Oui
Total megapixels 
11,8 MP
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 2272 x 1704, 2816 x 2112, 3648 x 2736, 3840 x 2160
Supported aspect ratios 
16:9

Weight & dimensions

Width 
12,75 cm
Depth 
8,77 cm
Height 
8,83 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Oui
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 560 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1