Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Other resolutions 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480
Image ratio w:h 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 16 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS
Processor DIGIC 4+
Image
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White balance presets 5
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Optical
Uncompressed format No
JPEG quality levels Superfine, Fine
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 25–450 mm
Optical zoom 18×
Maximum aperture F3.8–6.9
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Face Detection
Digital zoom Yes
Macro focus range 5 cm (1.97)
Number of focus points 9
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 3
Screen dots 461,000
Touch screen No
Screen type PureColor II G (TFT)
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type None
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Aperture priority No
Shutter priority No
Manual exposure mode No
Subject / scene modes Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm – 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T))
External flash Yes (Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Continuous drive 3.9 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Format H.264
Microphone Mono
Speaker Mono
Storage
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB

USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

HDMI Yes
Wireless Built-In
Wireless notes 802.11 b/g/n with NFC
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6LH
Battery Life (CIPA) 290
Weight (inc. batteries) 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02)
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
GPS None
GPS notes via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)