Canon PowerShot SX230HS Compact Camera

Travel the Planet and the Camera Will Keep Records of the Local Times and Locations

Blue Canon PowerShot SX230HS The new SX230 HS is the first Canon PowerShot camera available with integrated GPS (Global Positioning System) engineering. You can now travel the planet and the camera will keep records of the local times and locations you shot the stills and videos automatically for you to dramatic recall time after time! The effectiveness of the GPS technology can also be maximized by employing the included special Map Utility software which allows sharing those memories of your worldwide adventures to be extremely fun. In addition to showing your photo spots on a worldwide map, the camera's GPS functions can also follow your route from one photo to another, what a terrific way to visualize the extent of your travel during an individual trip! Custom maps may also be created and shared with family and friends somewhat like personalized mini-travel guide, to share ideas with them on what they can do and see as they visit a specific location. ✓

Features

12.1MP CMOS Sensor
14x 28-392mm Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Useful 28mm Wide Angle
Built-In GPS for Geo-Tagging
Bright 3" High Resolution LCD Monitor
Full 1080p HD Video W/Stereo Sound
Optical Image Stabilization
Effects Like Toy Camera & Monochrome
Improved Low Light/High ISO Photos
Smart AUTO Has 32 Predefined Scenes

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Specifications

	SX230 HS	SX220 HS
Price	US: $349.99 UK: TBC EU: €299	US : n/a UK: Ł269 EU: €269
Sensor	• 1/2.3" type back-illuminated CMOS • 12.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	4:3 • 4000 x 3000 • 2816 x 2112 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 16:9 • 4000 x 2248 • 2816 x 1584 • 1920 x 1080 • 640 x 360 3:2 • 4000 x 2664 • 2816 x 1880 • 1600 x 1064 • 640 x 424 1:1 • 2992 x 2992 • 2112 x 2112 • 1200 x 1200 • 480 x 480
Movie clips	• 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps HD • 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps HD • 640 x 480 @ 30 fps • 320 x 240 @ 30 fps • Super Slow Motion Movie - 320 x 240 @ 120/240 fps • Miniature effect - 1280 x 720 @ 6 fps
Maximum clip length	Up to 4GB or 1 hour (30sec for Super Slow Motion Movie)
File formats	• Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2) • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) ]
Lens	• 28-392mm (35mm equiv) • f = 5.0 - 70.0 mm • 14x optical zoom • F3.1-5.9 • Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups (1 UD lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 single-sided aspherical UA lens)
Image stabilization	Yes (Lens-Shift) (Dynamic IS in movie mode)
Digital zoom	up to 4x
Focus	• Auto focus :TTL - Face Detection / 10-point AiAF - 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF modes	• Single • Continuous (only available in auto mode) • Servo AF/AE • Tracking AF
AF lock	Yes (on/off selectable)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	Closest focus distance 5 cm
Metering	• Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center)
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
AE lock	Yes (on/off selectable)
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shutter speed	• Auto (1 - 1/3200 sec) • 15-1/3200 sec (total range, varies by shooting mode)
Modes	• Smart Auto (32 scenes detected) • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Program
Scene modes	• Easy • Movie Digest • Portrait • Landscape • Kids & Pets • Smart Shutter (smile, wink self-timer, Face Self-timer) • High-speed Burst (3.0MP) • Best Image Selection (3.0MP) • Handheld Night Scene • Low Lght (3.0MP) • Creative Filter (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Postrer Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) • Beach • Underwater • Foliage • Snow • Fireworks • Stitch Assist
White balance	• Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Custom
Self timer	• 2 or 10 sec (or custom)
Continuous shooting	• Approx. 3.2 shots/sec (with AF: 0.8fps) High-speed Burst (3.0MP) • Approx. 8.1 shots/sec Low Light (3.0MP) • LV: Approx. 6.0 shots/sec.[6] (until memory card becomes full)
Image parameters	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash	• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync • Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec • Face Detection FE compensation • Safety FE
LCD monitor	• 3.0 inch PureColor II G (TFT) • 461,000 dots • 100% coverage • Adjustable in five levels
GPS	• Yes	• No
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable)
Print compliance	PictBridge
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L
Weight (inc. batt)	215 g
Dimensions	106 x 59 x 33mm