1.6 ft. - 9.8 ft. (W), 2.0 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), (60cm - 2.0m (T))
Exposure
Exposure Control
Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
Still Images: +/- stops in 1/3-stop increments Videos: +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (Not available when shooting movies)
Metering System
Light Metering Method: Evaluative*, Center-weighted Average, Spot** * Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Normal: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode) Normal: Approx. 2.8 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode)
AF: Approx. 0.5 shots/sec. (in P mode)
LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Shooting Modes
M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Scene Modes
Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks
Playback
Playback Modes File Stills & Videos: Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Image Advance (Transition Effects, Scroll Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Slideshow (Repeat, Interval, Effect)
Still Images: Single, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Resize, My Colors, Histogram, Overexposure Warning
Videos: Normal Playback*1, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2
*1 Audio settings available in 5 levels *2 Approximately 4 seconds *3 Slow motion available
Recording System
File Formats
JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / SDXC Card
Movie
Movie Format
MOV (image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Movie Recording
HD 1280 x 720: 25 fps Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 5 fps / 2.5 fps / 1.25 fps Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)
Max. Recording Resolutions
1280 x 720
Interface
USB
Yes
A/V Out
NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Battery
Battery
Battery Pack NB-6LH
Battery Life
Approx. 300 shots Approx. 440 shots in ECO Mode
Features
Features
Canon's powerful 16x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer helps reduce camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are up close or far away.
Capture impressive 720p HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button and zoom while shooting.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations to help ensure the best possible image capture for stills or video.
High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.
Large 3.0" LCD offers easy viewing even from a wide angle.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows for a more ergonomic design that makes the camera more comfortable to hold.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.25" x 2.80" x 1.73"
Weight
8.85oz (CIPA standard) 8.04oz (camera only)
Package contents
Package Contents
PowerShot SX170 IS Digital Camera Battery Pack NB-6LH Battery Charger CB-2LY Wrist Strap WS-800