The Canon Powershot SX230 HS as an array of features that are sure to impress. Perfect for the travelling photographer. Featuring GPS technology (a first for canon), 14x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle lens, 12.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and FULL HD Movie Recording.

Key Features:

GPS Technology - Perfect for travelling, log all your photos and display with Google maps
High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor allows you to capture amazing photos even in low light situations
Full High Definition Movies with Dynamic IS - Shoot quality FULL HD movies with Dynamic Image Stabilisation and view easily on your TV with a HDMI terminal
Optical Zoom Wide-Angle Lens - 14x Optical Zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens allows you to get closer whilst shoot beautiful landscapes or capture great group shots
iFrame Video Format* - The new iFrame video format can dramatically simplify and speed up the process of importing, editing and sharing your videos
Manual Control - Get creative with your photography and enjoy full flexibility with manual control or explore a range of scene modes
Creative Filters - Shoot with creative filters for an added effect: Fish Eye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster, Colour Accent and Colour Swap
Sharp Previews - Use the 3.0” wide LCD screen with wide viewing angle to easily share your photos
Intelligent Auto (32 scenes) - Improved Auto mode in both photo and video mode makes it even easier to get the perfect shot
DiG!C 4 Image Processing - Delivers higher picture quality with faster processing speed

Whats Included:

TBA

WARRANTY: 1 Year Australian Warranty*
*Extended Warranties Available

Specification

PowerShot SX230 HS Technical Specifications

Sensor / Image Processor

Effective Number of Pixels

Approx. 12.1 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor

Size / Filter Array

1/2.3 inch / Primary colour filter (Bayer)

Processor

DiG!C 4

Lens

Focal Length (optical)

5.0 (W) - 70 (T) mm

35mm film equivalent

28 (W) - 392 (T) mm

f/number

f/3.1(W) - f/8.0 (T), f/5.9 - f/8.0 (T)

Shutter Speed

15-1/3200 sec. (total shutter speed range)

Zoom

Optical approx 14x; Digital approx 4x

Image Stabilizer

Optical (Lens Shift Type), approx 4 steps

Focusing

Focus System

TTL Auto focus / Manual focus

Focusing Frame

Face Detect1,2, Tracking AF, Center

Focusing Range

Normal: 5cm - infinity (W), 1m - infinity (T); Macro: 5cm - 50cm (W)

Shooting Functions

Face Detection

Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, White Balance, Flash Exposure, Auto Red-Eye correction, Smile Smart Shutter, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer3, Blink Detection

Other Shooting Features

Servo AF, AF-Point Zoom, Size Select, AF Lock, AF Assist Beam, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Date Stamp, Digital tele-converter, Focus Check

Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine)

P Mode: Approx 3.2 shots/sec; High Speed Burst Mode: Approx 8.1 shots/sec

Self-timer

Approx. 10 sec or 2 sec delay, custom, Smile self-Timer, Wink self-Timer, Face Self-Timer4

Control/Balance

Light Metering Method

Evaluative4, Centre-weighted average, Spot5

Exposure Control Method

Program AE, AE Lock, Manual, Intelligent Contrast correction, Program Shift, Safety Shift

Exposure Compensation

± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed)

Auto6, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200

White Balance Modes

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom

LCD Monitor

3.0 inch, TFT colour with Wide Viewing Quick Bright LCD (approx. 461,000 dots), Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Flash

Flash Modes / Functions

Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off, FE Lock, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Red Eye Reduction, Intelligent FE, Safety FE, Auto pop-up flash, Manual Flash output compensation, Manual flash output

Flash Range

75cm -3.5m (W) 1.0m - 2.0m (T)

Selectable Shooting Modes

Shooting Modes

Intelligent Auto (with Scene Detection), M, Av, Tv, P, Easy, Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High Speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Colour Accent, Colour Swap, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie (Movies are recorded by pressing the movie button)

My Colours

Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom

Data Format

Still image

JPEG Compression (EXIF 2.3 Compliant)

Colour Space and JPEG Compression

sRGB; Fine, Normal

Movies

MOV (Image Data: H.264; Audio Data: Linear PCM stereo)

GPS Log file

NIMEA 0183 message format compliant

Recording Pixels

Still Images and Capacity (at Fine Image Setting)

16:9 - Large: 4000x2248, Medium1: 2816x1584, Medium2: 1920x1080, Small: 640x360

3:2 - Large: 4000x2664, Medium1: 2816x1880, Medium2: 1600x1064, Small: 640x424

4:3 - Large: 4000x3000, Medium1: 2816x2112, Medium2: 1600x1200, Small: 640x480

1:1 - Large: 2992x2992, Medium1: 2112x2112, Medium2: 1200x1200, Small: 480x480

Movie Frame Rate

Intelligent Auto: 1920x1080 @ 24fps; 1280x720 @ 30fps; 640x480 @ 30fps; 320x240 @ 30fps; Super Slow Motion Movie: 640x480 @ 120fps / 320x240 @ 240fps; Miniature Effect: 1280x720 / 640x480; iFrame Movie: 1280x720 @ 30fps

Note: This machine satisfies the test requirements for powder dust, ozone, TVOC, styrene and benzene emissions. Further information in relation to emissions data, return of spare parts or consumables or any specific further information regarding this product can be made available upon request from Technical Services on 0800 222 666 (NZ) or 13 13 83 (AU)

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