Canon PowerShot SX600 HS

16.0MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 4608 x 3456, 4.5 – 81.0 mm, Optical 18x, Full HD Video, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, NFC, PictBridge, USB Mini-B, HDMI Micro, SD/SDHC/SDXC, 3.0” PureColor II G TFT LCD, 188g

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
9342B011
08-01-2014
Capture every detail of the moments that matter

With a powerful 18x zoom in a slim, pocketable design, the PowerShot SX600 HS comes packed with all the features you‘ll need for capturing high quality photos and videos while Wi-Fi lets you easily share them online.

- Fit everyone in the frame with the ultra-wide angle or zoom in to distant subjects using the 18x optical zoom and 36x ZoomPlus
- Compact, slim and portable so you never miss a photo opportunity
- Get the quality your memories deserve with 16 MP HS System
- No more blurred photos and movies thanks to Image Stabilizer and Intelligent IS
- Wi-Fi and NFC for easy connection to your smartphone and for sharing on social networks
- Capture stunning movies in Full HD with optical zoom, HDMI-CEC and Movie Button
- Smart Auto takes care of all the camera settings, so you can simply point and shoot
- Creative Shot effortlessly adds artistic twists to shots
- Get a movie summary of your day with Hybrid Auto

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVC, MP4, MPEG4
Resolution at capture speed
1920x1080@30fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
White
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Wi-Fi standards 
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Weight 
188g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.5 - 81 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, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
AV output
Y
Bundled software 
ImageBrowser EX<br />CameraWindow, PhotoStitch, Map Utility
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed
0.0005s
Focus
TTL
GPS 
Y
Histogram
Y
Image processor
DIGIC 4+
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
16 MP
Memory slots 
1
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Y
Optical zoom 
18x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Fireworks, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
USB connector type 
Mini-USB B
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y
Data network 
N

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Micro
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) 
461000 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 
LC-AAC

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/8
Extra/Smart zoom
36x
Combined zoom
72x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.05m
Digital zoom 
4x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
45 cm
Minimum aperture number 
3.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.5 cm
Number of aspheric elements
2

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
Orientation sensor 
Y

Focusing

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash range (tele)
1 - 2m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 3.5m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/2000s
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)
290 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Carrying case 
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4632 x 3456 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (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) 2048 x 1368, (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 
10.38 cm
Depth 
2.6 cm
Height 
6.1 cm