Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Specifications - Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Sample photos - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS.
| Body type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | |
| Other resolutions | 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 12 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CCD | |
| Processor | Digic 4 | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | |
| White balance presets | 6 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes | |
| Image stabilization | Optical | |
| Uncompressed format | No | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28–560 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 20× | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8–5.7 | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Macro focus range | 0 cm (0″) | |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | |
| Screen size | 2.5″ | |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 6.80 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | |
| Continuous drive | 0.7 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | |
| Format | H.264 | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI | Yes | |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | AA | |
| Battery description | 4 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH) | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | |
