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    Specifications (PowerShot SX 510 HS)

    30-Sep-2013
    6200182800

    Image SensorMax. Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million pixels
    LensFocal Length4.3 (W) - 129.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 720 (T) mm)
    Zoom magnification30x
    Focusing Range[ ]mode: 0 cm (0.0 in.) - infinity / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity
    Other modes:
    5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity
    *0 cm (0.0 in.) – 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
    * 0 cm (0.0 in.) – infinity / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity

    * Not available in some shooting modes.
    Image Stabilization (IS) SystemLens-shift type
    Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Magnification: Approx. 4.0x
    Max. Magnification with the Optical Zoom: Approx. 120x
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 4
    LCD MonitorTypeColor TFT LCD
    Size3.0-type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 461,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio4:3
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus: Continuous, Servo AF
    Manual Focus
    AF FrameFace AiAF, Tracking AF, Center
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)AUTO, ISO 80 - ISO 3200
    1-step increments
    Shutter Speed[ }mode, automatically set range
    15 – 1/1600 sec.
    [ ] mode available values (sec.)
    15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10,
    1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600
    ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
    F-numberf/3.4 - f/8.0 (W), f/5.8 - f/8.0 (T)
    [ ] mode available values*
    * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
    f/3.4, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.8, f/6.3, f/7.1,
    f/8.0
    FlashFlash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    Range50 cm - 5.0 m (W), 50 cm - 3.0 m (T) (1.6 - 16 ft. (W), 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (T))
    Shooting ModesM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, AUTO, Movie Digest, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*3
    *1 Portrait, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks
    *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
    *3 Standard, Super Slow Motion Movie
    ・Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
    Continuous ShootingSpeed mode 
    : Approx. 3.8 shots/sec.
    : Approx. 1.0 shots/sec.
    : Approx. 1.0 shots/sec.

    : Approx. 10.5 shots/sec.
    Number of Shots (CIPA compliant)Approx. 250 shots (Eco Mode: Approx. 330 shots)
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG)
    MoviesMOV (Video: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (stereo))
    Recording PixelsStill Images (Large) 12M/4000x3000
    (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112
    (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200
    (Small) 0.3M/640x480
    Movies[Movie Digest]: 640 x 480
    [Super Slow Motion Movie]: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240
    [Miniature Effect]: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
    [Other than the above]: 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
    InterfaceHi-speed USB
    HDMI output
    Analog audio output (stereo)
    Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
    Power SourceBattery Pack NB-6LH
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
    Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2 mm (4.09 x 2.74 x 3.16 in.)
    Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 349 g (approx. 12.31 oz.; including the battery pack
    and memory card)
    Approx. 316 g (approx. 11.15 oz.; camera body only)
    Wi-Fi FunctionsStandardsIEEE802.11b/g/n*
    * 2.4 GHz band only
    Transmission MethodsOFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
    DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)
    Communication ModesInfrastructure mode*1, Ad hoc mode*2
    *1 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
    *2 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED IBSS
    Supported Channels1 – 11 (PC2009/PC2060) or 1 – 13 (PC2008) Model numbers indicated in parentheses
    SecurityWEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
    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.