Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

Canon PowerShot SX170 IS

16.0MP, 1/2.3" CCD, 4608 x 3456 Max, 5.0 – 80.0 mm, HD Video 1280 x 720, Optical 16x, PictBridge, USB, SD/SDHC/SDXC, 3.0” TFT, 251g

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
8410B001
23-08-2013
Super easy, Canon quality 16x superzoom

Get 16x closer and shoot detailed 16 Megapixel photos and HD movies with ease using the compact, family-friendly PowerShot SX170 IS. Intelligent IS ensures sharp results even at long zoom.

- Canon 16x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle in a compact body. 32x ZoomPlus
- 16 Megapixels for detailed shots and poster-size prints
- Optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS for sharp photos and steady movies
- Large 7.5 cm (3.0") LCD with helpful Hints & Tips
- Smart Auto mode detects 32 scenes (21 in movies) for point and shoot simplicity

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Resolution at capture speed
1280x720@25fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Red
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Weight 
251g
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 80 mm
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) points
9
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
AV output
Y
Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX<br />PhotoStitch
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed
0.0005s
Focus
TTL
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
16 MP
Memory slots 
1
Optical zoom 
16x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NB-6LH
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Vari-angle LCD display
N
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
PCM

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Extra/Smart zoom
32x
Combined zoom
64x
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Closest focusing distance
0.01m
Digital zoom 
4x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
44.8 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3.5
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.8 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Direct printing 
Y
Languages support 
Multi
Live view
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4 w/ iSAPS

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
1600
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash exposure correction
±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash range (tele)
0.6 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 3m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/3200s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
15s

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Y
Mac operating systems supported 
Y

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4608 x 3456 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480<br />16:9 - (L) 4608 x 2592, (M1) 3264 x 1832, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360<br />3:2 - (L) 4608 x 3072, (M1) 3264 x 2176, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424<br />1:1 - (L) 3456 x 345
Supported aspect ratios 
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image stabilizer location
Lens

Weight & dimensions

Width 
10.8 cm
Depth 
4.39 cm
Height 
7.1 cm

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