16x optical zoom, 28mm wide Canon lens
A Canon 16x optical zoom lets you get close to distant subjects; up to 32x with ZoomPlus, a technology that extends the zoom range while maintaining higher quality than a traditional digital zoom. The 28mm wide-angle lens captures impressive landscapes and fits everyone in the frame for great group shots.
16 Megapixels
A 16 Megapixel sensor delivers detailed high-resolution images that can be printed at very large sizes (A3+) or cropped to achieve the desired composition.
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS automatically selects the appropriate Image Stabilizer mode from 7 â combating camera shake to prevent blur and ensuring sharp, detailed photos and videos at full zoom or handheld in low light.
7.5 cm (3.0") LCD; Hints & Tips
A large, high quality LCD screen with wide viewing angle allows for easy framing, effortless menu navigation and pleasurable reviewing and playback of the results. Easy Hints & Tips help you understand your camera and improve your results.
Smart Auto (32 scenes)
Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and selects the optimal settings from 32 variables (21 in movie). Smart Auto is completely automatic - all you have to do is point and shoot.
HD movies with HDMI
Effortlessly record high quality HD movies (720p) with stereo sound and optical zoom, with one touch of the dedicated Movie Record button. Dynamic and Powered Image Stabilizer modes keep movies blur free when shooting on the move or using the telephoto end of the zoom. An HDMI output allows easy, high quality playback on HDTVs.
Fun Creative Filters
Experiment and have fun with a range of Creative Filters. Options include Fish-eye Effect to re-create the distortion of a fish-eye lens and Super Vivid to boost colour saturation. Use Miniature Effect in stills or movies to make scenes look like miniature scale models.
Full Manual control
Expand your creativity and take your photography to the next level with Full Manual control of shutter speed and aperture. Capture beautiful close up detail using 1cm macro mode.
iFrame movie (720p)
Shoot PC and Mac friendly HD video (720p) in the optimized Apple iFrame format for fast importing, easy editing and simple sharing.
AA batteries
For ultimate convenience the camera uses two AA batteries, which are readily available worldwide.
