Prices: |
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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 |
ZS40 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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TZ60 |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$249.99 |
$449.99 |
Street Price: |
$214.97 |
$379.99 |
Date Available: |
2009-09-15 |
2014-02-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.7 oz
(302 g)
includes batteries
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8.5 oz
(240 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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4.4 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(111 x
64 x
34 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
18.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.5 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.58 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
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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36 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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19.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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10.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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117 |
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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2752
(13.5 MP,
16:9), 3664 x 3664
(13.4 MP,
1:1), 4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.3 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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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 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
36 -
360mm
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24 -
720mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6 -
60mm
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4.3 -
129mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
10.00x |
30.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/4.3 (T) - f/8.0 |
f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (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 |
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 / Touch Area |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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EVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.46x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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2.56x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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920,000 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 |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode) |
Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISO |
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 |
1/2000 - 30 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 |
Panorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, High Speed Video, 3D Photo ), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color (15 filters)) |
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)) |
Auto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele) |
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 |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
12.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
DC input |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.07 |
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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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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.3 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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6 |
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 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.93 seconds |
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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 |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
3.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
370 shots |
300 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, 1250mAh 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 9.3 PE, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, Face and Motion Detection, Smart Auto, Intelligent Contrast Correction. |
30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, built-in GPS. |