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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon SX110 IS
SX110 IS vs SX120 IS
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Successor: |
Canon SX130 IS
SX120 IS vs SX130 IS
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Model Number: |
SX120 IS |
ZS8 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$249.99 |
$279.99 |
Street Price: |
$214.97 |
$259.48 |
Date Available: |
2009-09-15 |
2011-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.7 oz
(302 g)
includes batteries
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7.4 oz
(210 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in.
(111 x
70 x
45 mm)
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4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in.
(105 x
58 x
33 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
14.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: |
24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.58 microns |
1.42 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.3 |
1.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
QuckTime Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
No |
HD Video Connection: |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element) |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
360mm
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24 -
384mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6 -
60mm
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4.3 -
68.8mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
10.00x |
16.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.3 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x (Max. 64 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection with Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small |
Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode) |
Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2500 - 15 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Night Scene |
Custom, SCN, My SCN2, My SCN1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst (image priority/speed priority), Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, Film Grain, High Dynamic (standard/ art/ B&W), Photoframe, Under Water |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 50 cm - 4.0 m (W), 1.0 cm - 2.5 m (T) (1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 8.2 ft. (T)) |
0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/500 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
QuckTime Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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built-in memory |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC input |
DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.07 |
1.58 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.3 |
1.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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3 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.80 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.93 seconds |
0.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.066 seconds |
0.010 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
3.1 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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4.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
2 x AA |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable |
3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
2 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, Super LoiLoScope ( trial version) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction. |
Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch LCD, 720p HD movies. Available in black and silver. |