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    Specifications (PowerShot A1200)

    26-Jan-2011
    6200098200


    Image SensorCamera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million pixels
    LensFocal Length4x zoom : 5.0 (W) – 20.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) – 112 (T) mm)
    Focusing Range3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 80 cm (2.6 ft.) – infinity (T)
    Macro : 3 – 50 cm (W) (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft. (W))
    Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
    Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom viewfinder
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color (wide viewing angle type)
    Size2.7 type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 230,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio4 : 3
    FeaturesBrightness adjustment (5 levels)
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus : Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous, Servo AF (Servo AE)
    AF FrameFace AiAF / Tracking AF / Center
    Metering SystemEvaluative / Center-weighted average / Spot
    Exposure Compensation
    (Still Images)/
    Exposure Shift (Movies)
    +/- 2stops 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
    Shutter Speed1 - 1/1600 sec.
    15 - 1/1600 sec. (Total Shutter speed range)
    ApertureTypeCircular (Used together with ND filter)
    f/numberf/2.8 - f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 - f/18 (T)
    FlashModesAuto / On / Slow Synchro / Off
    Range30 cm – 4.0 m (W), 50 cm – 2.0 m (T)
    (12 in. – 13 ft. (W), 1.6 – 6.6 ft. (T))
    Shooting ModesP, Live View Control, Auto, Easy, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*3
    *1 Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*4, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
    *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
    *3 Standard, Miniature Effect
    *4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
    Digital ZoomStill images / Movies : Approx. 4.0x
    (up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom)
    Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter
    Continuous ShootingModeNormal
    Speed (Normal)Approx. 1.0 shots/sec. (In P mode)
    Approx. 3.6 shots/sec. (In Blur Reduction and Low Light mode)
    Number of Shots (Approximate)
    (CIPA compliant)
    Alkaline : Approx. 200
    NiMH : Approx. 450
    Recording MediaSD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card / MultiMediaCard / MMCplus card / HC MMCplus card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG)
    MoviesMOV (Image data : H.264 ; Audio data ; Linear PCM (monaural))
    Number of Recording PixelsStill Images Large : 4000 x 3000, Medium 1 : 2816 x 2112, Medium 2 : 1600 x 1200, Small : 640 x 480, Widescreen : 4000 x 2248
    MoviesStandard : 1280 x 720 (24 fps*1), 640 x 480 (30 fps*2), 320 x 240 (30 fps*2)
    Miniature Effect 1280 x 720*3, 640 x 480*3
    *1 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps
    *2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps
    *3 Shooting: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Playback: 30 fps*2
    interfaceHi-Speed USB
    Analog audio output (monaural)
    Analog video output (NTSC / PAL)
    Direct Print StandardPictBridge
    Power SourceAA alkaline batteries (AA NiMH batteries NB-3AH) x 2
    Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
    Dimensions (CIPA compliant)97.5 x 62.5 x 30.7 mm (3.84 x 2.46 x 1.21 in.)
    Weight (CIPA compliant)Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card)
    Approx. 137 g (4.83 oz.) (camera body only)
    See
    (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
    All data is based on tests by Canon.
    Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.