Canon Powershot SX10IS Digital Camera
10 Megapixel ,
20x Optical Zoom
, 2.5" LCD, Image Stabilization
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The PowerShot SX10 IS features a 20x
wide-angle zoom with optical Image Stabilizer, for great telephoto
performance. DIGIC 4 ensures fast, high-quality imaging, while full
manual mode offers creative control.

Whether the action is fast or slow,
close up or far away, you'll always get the shot you want with the
PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of
advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x Optical Zoom,
10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for
high-performance face and motion detection.
Features:
- 20x wide-angle optical zoom,
optical IS
- 10.0 Megapixels
- DIGIC 4
- Advanced Face Detection and
anti-blur technology
- Full manual control
- 2.5” wide vari-angle LCD
- Multi Control Dial and My Menu
- i-Contrast
- Movies with stereo sound
- EX Speedlite flash compatible

Salient
Features for Canon Powershot SX10IS

Super zoom
The powerful 20x wide-angle (28mm, f/2.8) optical zoom provides
outstanding telephoto reach and composition flexibility. With
Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and Voice Coil Motor (VCM), zooming is fast,
accurate and near-silent, while Canon’s renowned optical Image
Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake.
High resolution
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures minute detail for superb
large-scale prints or extending creative cropping options.
DIGIC 4
Incorporating the latest in image processing technology, DIGIC 4
delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly
detailed, cleaner images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds.
DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive
operation.
Face Detection Technology
Great people shots – and movies – are made easy with the latest Face
Detection AF/AE/FE/WB technology, which even detects distant or
partially-visible faces. Face Select & Track optimises settings for
a chosen person, while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the
frame for great self-portraits or group shots.
Anti-blur
The PowerShot SX10 IS combats potential blur with High ISO Auto and
Motion Detection Technology, which ascertains movement of both
camera and subject to set the optimum ISO, whatever the shooting
situation. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in
focus.
Creative control
Alongside a range of modes to make shooting tricky situations
easier, the PowerShot SX10 IS also offers full manual mode to give
you complete creative control.

Large vari-angle LCD
The 2.5" high-resolution vari-angle LCD makes framing and playback
equally easy. Night Display mode enhances screen visibility in low
light.
Easy access
An easy-to-use Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and
accurate access to menu items, functions and images. Customise the
menu system with My Menu for rapid access to the functions you use
most.
Optimum contrast
Working in both shooting and playback, i-Contrast boosts
brightness in dark areas. The result is improved contrast with
detail retained in tricky lighting conditions.
Movies with stereo sound
Create long, high quality 30fps VGA movie clips with CD quality
stereo sound. Accurate auto focus and exposure is maintained even
with moving subjects.
Speedlite compatible
For extended shooting options and better light coverage, the
PowerShot SX10 IS is compatible with Canon’s EX Speedlite flash
range.


Standard
Accessories for Canon Powershot SX10IS
- Canon PowerShot SX10IS
- Neck Strap
- AA-type Alkaline Batteries
(x4)
- SD Memory Card
- Lens Hood
- AV Cable
- USB Cable
- Canon Digital Camera Solution
CD-ROM
- User Guides


Technical Specifications
for Canon Powershot SX10IS |
IMAGE SENSOR |
Type |
1/2.3” CCD |
Effective Pixels |
Approx.10.0M |
Colour Filter Type
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Primary Colour |
IMAGE PROCESSOR |
Type |
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS
technology |
LENS |
Focal Length |
5.0 - 100.0 mm (35mm
equivalent: 28-560mm) |
Zoom |
Optical 20x. Digital
approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.4x or
2.3x and Safety Zoom ¹) ². Combined approx. 80x |
Maximum f/number |
f/2.8-f/5.7 |
Construction |
13 elements in 11 groups
(1 UD and 1 single-sided aspherical element) |
Image Stabilisation |
Yes (shift-type) |
Ultrasonic Motor (USM) |
Yes, zoom |
FOCUSING |
Type |
TTL |
AF System/ Points |
Face Detection, 1-point
AF (Any position is available, fixed to centre or Face
Select and Track) |
AF Modes |
Single, Continuous,
Servo AF¹ |
AF Point Selection |
Manual selection using
FlexiZone AF/AE, Size (Normal, Small) |
AF Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
Manual Focus |
Yes |
Focus Bracketing |
Yes |
Closest Focusing Distance |
0cm (W) from front of
lens in Super Macro |
Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to
Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot
(centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF
frame) |
AE Lock |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop
increments.
i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
AEB |
1/3 - 2 EV in 1/3 stop
increments |
ISO sensitivity* |
AUTO, High ISO Auto
(incorporating Motion Detection Technology), 80, 100,
200, 400, 800, 1600 |
SHUTTER |
Speed |
1/8 - 1/3200 sec (factory
default)
15 - 1/3200 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode) |
WHITE BALANCE |
Type |
TTL |
Settings
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Auto (including Face
Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,
Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
VIEWFINDER |
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VIEWFINDER |
EVF (0.44" type),
approx. 235,000 dots |
Dioptre Correction |
Yes |
LCD MONITOR |
Monitor |
Vari-angle 2.5” TFT, approx. 230,000 dots
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Coverage
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100% |
Brightness
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Adjustable to one of two levels |
FLASH |
Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off |
Slow Sync Speed |
Yes |
Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE.
Safety FE. |
Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
Manual Power Adjustment |
3 levels with internal flash (up to 19 levels with
external EX Speedlites 220EX and 430EX II. 22 levels
with 580EX II ¹) |
Second Curtain Synchronisation |
Yes |
Built-in Flash Range |
50cm-5.2m (W) / 1.0m-2.8m (T) |
External Flash |
E-TTL with EX series Speedlites ¹, Canon High Power
Flash HF-DC1 |
SHOOTING |
Modes |
Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority
AE, Manual, Custom, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot,
Sports, Stitch Assist, Movie, Special Scene (Indoor,
Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks,
Aquarium, ISO 3200¹, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super
Macro |
Photo Effects |
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black &
White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin
Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
Drive modes |
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer |
Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 1.4 shots/sec.¹, AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec.¹,
LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.¹ (until memory card becomes
full) ² |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION |
Image Size |
(L)
3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3)
1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3648 x 2048.
Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240) |
Compression |
Superfine, Fine, Normal |
Movies |
640 x 480, 30fps
320 x 240, 30fps |
Movie Length |
Up to 4GB or 1 hour ¹ |
FILE
TYPES |
Still Image Type |
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) /
Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order
Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
Movies |
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] |
Sound Files |
WAVE (stereo) |
OTHER FEATURES |
Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
My Camera / My Menu |
Start-up image and camera sounds customisation. Menu
customisation |
My Category |
Image tagging feature |
Sound Memo |
Up to 60 sec per image |
Intelligent Orientation Sensor |
Yes |
Histogram |
Yes, live histogram |
Playback Zoom |
Approx. 2x – 10x |
Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom or FaceSelf-Timer |
Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish,
Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified
Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian,
Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,
Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi |
INTERFACE |
Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (Mini-B, MTP, PTP) |
Other |
A/V output (PAL/NTSC) |
MEMORY CARD |
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Type |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus. |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Operating Environment |
0 – 40 °C ¹, 10 – 90% humidity |
Dimensions (WxHxD, excl. protrusions) |
124.0 x 88.3 x 86.9 mm |
Weight (body only) |
Approx. 560g |

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