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    What are the specifications for the PowerShot SD780 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS

    29-Jan-2009
    6200040500

    Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million
    Image Sensor1 / 2.3 - inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million)
    Lens5.9 (W) - 17.9 (T) mm
    35mm film equivalent: 33 (W) - 100 (T) mm
    f / 3.2 (W) - f / 5.8 (T)
    Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with the optical zoom)
    Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom viewfinder
    LCD Monitor2.5 TFT LCD color monitor
    Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage 100%
    AF Frame ModeFace AiAF / Center
    Servo AFOn / Off
    Focusing Range
    (from end of lens)
    Auto: 3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W) / 45 cm (1.5 ft.) - infinity (T)
    Normal: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) - infinity (W) / 45 cm (1.5 ft.) - infinity (T)
    Macro: 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.)
    Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) - infinity
    Digital Macro: 3 - 10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.)
    Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
    ShutterMechanical shutter and electronic shutter
    Shutter Speeds1 - 1 / 1500 sec.
    15 - 1 / 1500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
    Image StabilizationLens - shift type
    Metering TypeEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
    Exposure Compensation+/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
    ISO speed
    (Standard Output Sensitivity,
    Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    * Red-eye reduction / Red-eye correction settings available
    Built-in Flash Range30 cm - 3.5 m (12 in. - 11 ft.) (W) / 45 cm - 2.0 m (1.5 - 6.6 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesShooting mode: Auto, Program AE, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO3200, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist
    Movie mode: Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
    Continuous ShootingApprox. 0.8 images / sec.
    Self-timerFaceSelf - Timer, Approx. 10-sec. / Approx. 2 - sec. delay, Custom Timer
    i-ContrastOff / Auto
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
    Data TypeStill images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Mono)
    CompressionFine, Normal
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Still images)
    Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels
    Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels
    Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels
    Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels
    Small: 640 x 480 pixels
    Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Movies)
    1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    Number of Possible ShotsLCD monitor on: Approx. 210 images (Based on CIPA standardized measurement)
    LCD monitor off: Approx. 500 images
    AudioQuantization: 16 bit
    Sampling Rate: 44.100 kHz
    Playback FunctionSingle Image Playback, Video Playback, Magnified Focus, Index Playback, Magnified Playback, Jump, Slideshow
    Editing FunctionErase, Protect, My Category, Resize, My Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction
    Direct Print TypePictBridge capable
    InterfaceHi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video*)
    * mini-B compatible
    HDMI Mini Connector
    Communication SettingsMTP, PTP
    PowerBattery Pack NB-4L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
    AC adapter kit ACK-DC10
    Operating Temperatures0 - 40 ℃ (32 - 104 ℉)
    Operating Humidity10 - 90%
    Dimensions (excluding protrusions)87.0 x 54.5 x 18.4 mm (3.43 x 2.15 x 0.72 in.)
    Weight (camera body only)Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz.)
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    (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report.