Canon PowerShot S230 (Digital IXUS v3) Specifications - Canon PowerShot S230 (Digital IXUS v3) Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon PowerShot S230 (Digital IXUS v3).
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Ultracompact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 2048 x 1536 | |
| Other resolutions | 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 | |
| Effective pixels | 3 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 3 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | 1/2.7″ (5.312 x 3.984 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CCD | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Uncompressed format | No | |
| JPEG quality levels | Super-Fine, Fine, Normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 35–70 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 2× | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8–4 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (3.2 x) | |
| Manual focus | No | |
| Normal focus range | 47 cm (18.5″) | |
| Macro focus range | 10 cm (3.94″) | |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 1.5″ | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | No | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 sec | |
| Aperture priority | No | |
| Shutter priority | No | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 3.00 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | |
| Continuous drive | 2.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | max 14/44/118 sec, audio | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash (Type I) | |
| Storage included | 16 MB CompactFlash | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | No | |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Canon Lithium-Ion & charger | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 87 x 57 x 27 mm (3.43 x 2.24 x 1.06″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | |
