PowerShot SX30 IS Specification Sheet
IMAGE SENSOR Type Effective Pixels Colour Filter Type IMAGE PROCESSOR Type LENS Focal Length Zoom 4.3 150.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) Optical 35x. Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital TeleConverter Approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom [1]). Combined Approx. 140x f/2.7-f/5.elements in 10 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 1 UD lens and 1 double-sided aspherical lens) Yes (lens shift-type), 4.5-stop. Dynamic IS (in Movie) Yes, zoom TTL Face Detection, 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed to centre or Face Select and Track) Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE[10] Manual selection using FlexiZone AF/AE, Size (Normal, Small) On/Off Selectable Yes Yes Yes 0 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centreweighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame) Yes +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction 1/EV in 1/3 stop increments AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1/3200 sec. (factory default) 15 1/3200 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode) TTL Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1/2.3 type CCD Approx. 14.1M Primary Colour
Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation Ultrasonic Motor (USM) FOCUSING Type AF System/ Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering Modes
AE Lock Exposure Compensation
AEB ISO Sensitivity [3] SHUTTER Speed
WHITE BALANCE Type Settings
VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness Vari-angle 6.8 cm (2.7) PureColor II VA (TFT), Approx. 230,000 dots Approx. 100% Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD Approx. 202,000 dots Yes
FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Auto, Manual Flash On / Off Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. Yes +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE. Safety FE. Yes 3 levels with internal flash (up to 19 levels with external EX Speedlites 270EX and 430EX II. 22 levels with 580EX II [4]) Yes 50 cm 5.8 m (W) / 1.4 m 2.8 m (T) E-TTL with EX series Speedlites [4] Auto*, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN (Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (2.0MP), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Movie *with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology 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) Single, Continuous, Self-Timer Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.[6], AF: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.[6], LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.[6] (until memory card becomes full) [7] (L) 4320 x 3240, (M1) 3072 x 2304, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3744 x 2104. Resize in playback (M2, S, 320 x 240) Fine, Normal (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD) [11] Up to 4 GB or 1 hour (L, M) [7] JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)] Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) Yes Yes, during shooting and playback Start-up image and camera sounds customisation. Menu customisation Image tagging feature Yes Yes, live histogram Approx. 2x 10x Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi
Second Curtain Synchronisation Built-in Flash Range External Flash SHOOTING Modes

Photo Effects

Drive Modes Continuous Shooting
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION Image Size

Compression Movies

Movie Length FILE TYPES Still Image Type
Movies DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers
PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera / My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback Zoom Self Timer Menu Languages
INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery Life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Cases / Straps Lenses Soft Case DCC-850 Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter) Canon Speedlites (including 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, 580EX II [4]) Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Speedlite bracket SB-E2 Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 Lens Hood LH-DC60 Canon HDMI Cable HTC-40 C, 10 90% humidity 122.9 x 92.4 x 107.7 mm Approx. 601 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L (battery and charger supplied) Approx. 370 shots [8] Approx. 600 min. playback Optional, Power adapter ACK-DC50 ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.4 10.6 Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) HDMI Mini Connector. A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated. Subject to change without notice. [1] Depending on the image size selected. [3] Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras. [4] Not all functions of the flash are supported. [6] Under conditions where the flash does not fire. [7] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. [8] Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated. [10] Some settings limit availability. [11] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: 1280 x 720, 30 fps Speed Class 4 or above. 1920 x 1080, 30 fps Speed Class 6

Sales Start date: Target Market:
September 2010 Personal / Home / Business

Key Features:

35x ultra wide-angle (24-840mm) optical zoom lens for Canon quality telephoto images Outstanding hand-shake correction with 4.5-stop optical Image Stabilizer, plus USM and VCM for fast, silent focus and zooming 14.1 Megapixels for high detail shots 6.8 cm (2.7") vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD, plus electronic viewfinder HD Movies (720p) with optical zoom, Dynamic IS, stereo sound and HDMI Smart Auto detects 28 scene types and optimises settings Shooting modes include Manual, Low Light and Miniature Effect movie Zoom Framing Assist helps to quickly find subjects at high zoom Optional 67mm Lens Filter Adapter Accessories including Canon Speedlites
Exceed your ambitions with 35x zoom PowerShot SX30 IS showcases Canon optical expertise with an ultra-wide 35x optical zoom. The range-leading 4.5 stop optical Image Stabilizer and Zoom Framing Assist make high zoom stills and HD movie shooting a breeze. The PowerShot SX30 IS is part of the Canon PowerShot digital still camera range. The Canon PowerShot range consists of the following products: PowerShot G12, PowerShot S95, PowerShot SX30 IS, PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SX130 IS, PowerShot SX120 IS, PowerShot D10, PowerShot A3100 IS, PowerShot A495
Product Name PowerShot SX30 IS

Mercury Code 4344B009AA

EAN Code 8714574554143
Recommended Retail Price 449.00 / 549.00
Whats in the box: Digital Camera PowerShot SX30 IS, Lens Cap (with strap), Neck Strap NS-DC11, Case for Hot Shoe Cap, Battery Pack NB-7L (with Terminal Cap), Battery Charger CB-2LZE, AC Cable, AV Cable AVC-DC400ST, Interface Cable IFC400PCU (for USB), User Manual Kit
Accessories Filter Adapter FA-DC67A Lens Hood LH-DC60
Mercury Code 4728B001AA 4727B001AA
EAN Code 4960999677187 4960999677163

Technical Specifications

IMAGE SENSOR Type Effective Pixels Colour Filter Type 1 /2.3 type CCD Approx. 14.1M Primary Colour RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION Image Size Compression Movies Movie Length (L) 4320 x 3240, (M1) 3072 x 2304, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3744 x 2104. Resize in playback (M2, S, 320 x 240) Fine, Normal (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps, (M) 320 x 240, 30 fps Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD) 8 Up to 4 GB or 1 hour (L, M) 5
IMAGE PROCESSOR Type LENS Focal Length Zoom Maximum f/number Construction Image Stabilisation Ultrasonic Motor (USM) FOCUSING Type AF System/Points AF Modes AF Point Selection AF Lock AF Assist Beam Manual Focus Focus Bracketing Closest Focusing Distance EXPOSURE CONTROL Metering modes AE Lock Exposure Compensation AEB ISO sensitivity 2 SHUTTER Speed
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
4.3 150.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: mm) Optical 35x. Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom 1). Combined Approx. 140x f/2.7-f/5.elements in 10 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 1 UD lens and 1 doublesided aspherical lens) Yes (lens shift-type), 4.5-stop. Dynamic IS (in Movie) Yes, zoom
FILE TYPES Still Image Type Movies DIRECT PRINT Canon Printers PictBridge OTHER FEATURES Red-Eye Correction My Camera / My Menu My Category Intelligent Orientation Sensor Histogram Playback zoom Self Timer Menu Languages
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) ]
TTL Face Detection, 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed to centre or Face Select and Track) Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE 7 Manual selection using FlexiZone AF/AE, Size (Normal, Small) On/Off Selectable Yes Yes Yes 0 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) Yes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame) Yes +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction 1/EV in 1/3 stop increments AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Yes, during shooting and playback Start-up image and camera sounds customisation. Menu customisation Image tagging feature Yes Yes, live histogram Approx. 2x 10x Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi

INTERFACE Computer Other MEMORY CARD Type SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM PC & Macintosh SOFTWARE Browsing & Printing Other POWER SOURCE Batteries Battery life A/C Power Supply ACCESSORIES Cases/Straps Lenses Flash
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) HDMI Mini Connector. A/V output (PAL/NTSC)
1 1/3200 sec. (factory default) 15 1/3200 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode)
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus
WHITE BALANCE Type Settings
TTL Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3 Mac OS X v10.4 10.6
VIEWFINDER Viewfinder Dioptre Correction LCD MONITOR Monitor Coverage Brightness FLASH Modes Slow Sync Speed Red-Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Lock Manual Power Adjustment Second Curtain Synchronisation Built-in Flash Range External Flash SHOOTING Modes
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch

Approx. 202,000 dots Yes

Vari-angle 6.8 cm (2.7) PureColor II VA (TFT), Approx. 230,000 dots Approx. 100% Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L (battery and charger supplied) Approx. 370 shots 6 Approx. 600 min. playback Optional, AC adapter kit ACK-DC50
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. Yes +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE. Safety FE. Yes 3 levels with internal flash (up to 19 levels with external EX Speedlites 270EX and 430EX II. 22 levels with 580EX II 3) Yes 50 cm 5.8 m (W) / 1.4 m 2.8 m (T) E-TTL with EX series Speedlites 3
Power Supply & Battery Chargers Other
Soft Case DCC-850 Filter Adapter FA-DC67A (Compatible with Canon 67mm Filters: Circular Polarizing PL-C B, Protect Filter) Canon Speedlites (including 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, 580EX II 3) Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Speedlite bracket SB-E2 Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 Lens Hood LH-DC60 Canon HDMI Cable HTC-100
Photo Effects Drive modes Continuous Shooting
Auto*, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN ( Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (2.0MP), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Movie * with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology 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) Single, Continuous, Self-Timer Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.4, AF: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.4, LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec.4 (until memory card becomes full) 5

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Environment Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight
C, 10 90% humidity 122.9 x 92.4 x 107.7 mm Approx. 601 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated. This Leaflet and the specifications of the product have been developed prior to the date of product launch. Specifications are subject to change without notice. and : All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers in their markets and/or countries. 1. Depending on the image size selected. 2. Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras. 3. Not all functions of the flash are supported. 4. Under conditions where the flash does not fire. 5. Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. 6. Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated. 7. Some settings limit availability. 8. The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: 1280 x 720, 30 fps Speed Class 4 or above 1920 x 1080, 30fps Speed Class 6