Links
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SD900 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detect |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | No |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 230 shots |
|---|---|
| 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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | 4x |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | n/a |
| Lens | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 37 - 111mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 7.7 - 23.1mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range | 5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
| Filter Thread | n/a |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Effective Megapixels | 10.0 |
| Sensor Format | 1/1.8 inch |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 1.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
Image Capture
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 1.0 |
General
| Size | 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (91 x 60 x 28 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | SD900 |
| Alternate Model Number(s) | Digital IXUS 900 Ti |
| Camera Format | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $499.99 |
| Street Price | $270.10 |
| Date Available | 2006-10-31 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Real-image optical zoom |
| Focus Peaking | No |
| EVF Resolution | n/a |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure | No |
| Aperture Priority | No |
| Shutter Priority | No |
| Full Manual Exposure | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200 |
| Self Timer | 1 - 30 seconds |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| ISO Settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode | No |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No |
Video Capture
| Can take movies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Movie Resolution | 1024x768 (15.00) 640x480 (30.00) 320x240 () |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
Flash
| External Flash Connection | n/a |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | n/a |
| Flash Range Description | Normal: 1.6-17 ft./50cm - 5.1m (W), 1.6-10 ft./50cm - 3.1m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 6.0 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | Unlimited |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.60 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.82 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 1.98 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.071 seconds |
| Startup Time | 1.2 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 1.5 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | No |
| Max Playback Zoom | 10.0x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| 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 |
| Connections (extended) | DC input |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
Miscellaneous
| Notes & Features | 9-point AF with face detection. ISO 3,200 sensitivity only available in ISO3200 scene mode, at a reduced resolution. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.8 oz (165 g) |