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POWERSHOT TECHNOLOGIES
1.5-INCH CMOS SENSOR
UA LENS TECHNOLOGY
22.3 x 14.9mm
APS-C size
†
18.7 x 14.0mm
18.7 x 14.0mm
1.5"
17.3 x 13.0mm
4/3"
13.2 x 8.80mm
1.0"
6.20 x
1/2.3"
4.65mm
† APS-C sensor used in Canon EOS DSLR cameras
The 1.5-inch Canon CMOS
Pioneered by Canon,
sensor captures stills and
UA Lens technology makes
videos in amazing quality.
possible compact lenses
Nearly the size of an EOS
with remarkable optical
APS-C size sensor, the bigger sensor
performance. By using molded glass
area enables each pixel to be larger
with an ultra-high refractive index in
allowing more light to be captured, for
aspherical lens elements, Canon has
incredible low-light performance up to
succeeded in reducing lens size while
ISO 12800 with minimal noise and a
significantly reducing image aberrations.
wide dynamic range even in shadow
Another stellar example of cutting-edge
and highlight areas. The sensor also
Canon optics, UA Lens technology helps
offers shallow depth-of-field for sharp
make PowerShot digital cameras
images with beautiful background blur.
pocket-friendly and capable of
astounding image quality.
FACE DETECTION AF/AE/FE/WB
SMART SHUTTER
The advanced
The Smart Shutter
≥
Image Processors in
feature uses Canon Face
PowerShot cameras make
Detection technology to
possible Canon Face
make picture-taking more
Detection Technology, which helps you
intuitive. You can have the camera
get the shot you want every time. When
automatically release the shutter when
the shutter button is pressed halfway,
it detects a smile or a wink, or when a
the camera finds the face or faces in
person enters the frame. PowerShot
the frame then adjusts focus, exposure
models with Touch Shutter enable you
and white balance as needed to ensure
to start tracking a subject by pointing
a sharp image with proper illumination
to it on the touch panel LCD, then take
and accurate color for both the face(s)
the picture simply by lifting your finger
and the overall scene.
off the screen.
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HYBRID IS
Without Hybrid IS
With Hybrid IS
Canon's Optical Image
Stabilizer is proven
technology that effectively corrects
camera shake, enabling photographers
to achieve excellent image quality in
many difficult handheld shooting
situations. Hybrid IS uses additional
sensing and stabilizing mechanisms to
provide correction of both rotational and
linear shift-type camera shake. The result
is improved stabilizer performance
especially in macro photography, where
even the slightest unwanted camera
movement can blur your image.
GPS TECHNOLOGY
GPS
This software uses Google
Maps for displaying maps.
PowerShot digital
cameras equipped
with Global Positioning
System (GPS)
technology
§
record time and location information
with your stills and videos. You can
use special bundled software to
pinpoint your photos on a map and
track your travels, making it even more
fun and informative to share the
memories of your adventures. You can
also create personalized travel guides
with custom maps to share among
friends and family.
RAW MODE
MOVIE DIGEST
Select PowerShot models
Putting together a video
let you shoot in RAW
containing highlights from
mode, which captures
family vacations, important
images that are essentially
occasions and other
unprocessed by the camera. Often the
special events is now easier than you
choice of advanced photographers,
might imagine. Using Movie Digest, you
RAW images can be processed in your
can have the camera automatically
computer using Canon's DPP (Digital
record a video clip (up to approximately
Photo Professional) or other compatible
4 seconds) in beautiful 720p HD* every
third-party software. Creative control is
time you shoot a still image. The camera
completely in your hands as you adjust
will then combine an entire day's worth
a wide range of variables to produce
of clips into a single HD video.
exactly the final image you want.
SMART AUTO with 58 SCENES
Smart AUTO provides an effortless way
to get great images in many situations.
It automatically detects scenes by
assessing various factors in both the
background and subject. Detected
scenes are analyzed using a variety of presets that allow
the camera to choose optimal settings to ensure the best
possible image capture for stills or video.
Faces
are
Faces
are
detected
detected
Bright
is
Movement
is
detected
detected
Without Smart AUTO
Without Smart AUTO
Bright
is
detected
* 720p HD available on select PowerShot cameras.
High-Speed Burst HQ
Select PowerShot models
are equipped with a
powerful shooting mode,
High-Speed Burst HQ. High-Speed Burst
HQ utilizes the increased processing
speed and power of the Canon
5
≥
Image Processor, enabling the user to
capture fast action stills at full resolution
during continuous shooting. The results
are high-quality images recorded in rapid
sequence. This shooting mode is useful
for taking pictures at sporting events and
other scenarios that require a speedy
camera that can keep up with the action.
FACE ID
The latest advance in
Canon Face Detection
technology, Face ID
automatically recognizes your
registered faces, giving them
priority over focus and
Shoot from the registration display
exposure. The camera allows
up to 12 faces to be registered
with names and birthdates,
including babies and children.
Anne
Anne
This is especially useful
Jennifer
Jennifer
during group photos, making
it easy to get great shots
any time.
The camera detects registered faces
Babies
Moving Children
Adult
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