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Model Name: | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
Prices: | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SX20 IS
SX20 IS vs SX30 IS |
Successor: |
Canon SX40 HS
SX30 IS vs SX40 HS |
General | |
Model Number: | SX30 IS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $429.99 |
Street Price: | $440.18 |
Date Available: | 2010-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
4.2 in. (123 x 92 x 108 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.43 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
Self-Cleaning: | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3744 x 2104 (7.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.3 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | n/a |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens; 13 elements in 10 groups, Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 840mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 150.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 35.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.7 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1 |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
Selfie Screen: | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | |
Minimum ISO (native): | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 2-megapixels) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom. *Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart AUTO, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *2Smart AUTO available *3 Smile, Wink, Self-timer, Face Self-timer |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro, Smart Flash |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 19 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.2 ft. (T), (50 cm - 5.8 m (W), 1.4 - 2.8 m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No |
Uncompressed Format: | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | |
Remote Control Type: | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI mini out |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.87 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.58 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.68 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.075 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | |
Startup Time: | 2.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-7L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, HDMI output. |
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