Canon SX220 HS Review

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SX220 HS Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	SX220 HS
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
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Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.6 oz (215 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.2 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (106 x 59 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.2
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	24, 30/6/3/1.5, 30/120/6/3/1.5, 30/240
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.80
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 392 mm
Zoom Ratio:	14.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Aperture Range:	f/3.1 (W) / f/5.9 (T) to f/8.0
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	461,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	15 - 1/3200
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, SCN (Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filter (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap)
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Manual (3 levels), Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE Lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 2.5 - 11.5 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI
Included Software:	Canon software suite (ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch)
OS Compatibility:	Windows 7/Vista SP1-2/XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.5-10.6
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-5L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	210
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Canon HS system, Full 1080p HD movies, PASM exposure modes, HDMI output, Movie Digest.