8 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation
Electronic type (Digital IS Mode)
Focusing
Type
TTL
AF System/ Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF 3
AF Assist Beam
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Exposure Control
Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO Sensitivity
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
AUTO ISO: 100 – 800
Shutter
Speed
1 – 1/2000 s (Auto Mode)
15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
White Balance
Type
TTL
Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
LCD Monitor
Monitor
6.8 cm (2.7″) LCD (TFT), approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels.
Quick-bright LCD available via holding INFO Button
Flash
Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE
Built-in Flash Range
50 cm – 3.0 m (W) / 1.3 – 1.5 m (T)
External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Shooting
Modes
Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (5.0 MP), Digital IS, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Easy Auto activated by default
Drive modes
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 0.8 shots/s
Low Light Mode (5.0 MP): Approx. 2.2 shots/s
(all speeds are until memory card becomes full) 4, 5
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size
4:3 – (L) 5152 x 3864, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480
16:9/ W – (L) 5152 x 2896
Resize option available in playback
Compression
Fine
Movies
(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Movie Length
(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s 6
(L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour 7
File Types
Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
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