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PowerShot SX420 IS

Capture your family’s precious moments with the PowerShot SX420 IS camera, whether it’s a vacation, a party or just every day life. With a powerful 42x Optical Zoom (24–1008mm) and 24mm wide-angle lens, the PowerShot SX420 IS is primed to capture the shots you need, and can easily share them with the addition of built-in Wi-Fi®* and NFC** connectivity for quick broadcast of your favorite shots. Whether shooting landscapes or faraway wildlife, the camera is ready to take on a versatile array of subjects thanks to its 20.0 Megapixel*** sensor and Canon DIGIC 4+ Image Processor, which help create crisp resolution and beautiful, natural images. You can also create 720p HD video at the press of a button, zooming in and out while shooting. Images you'll want to keep and share are easy to achieve with Smart AUTO that intelligently selects the most appropriate camera settings to capture incredible images in a variety of situations. Fun is on the table with effects such as Fisheye, Toy Camera and Monochrome. For versatility and quality, you can't go wrong with the PowerShot SX420 IS camera.

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot SX420 IS

    • Battery Pack NB-11LH

    • Battery Charger CB-2LF

    • Wrist Strap WS-DC12

    • Lens Cap (with Strap)

    • (USB Interface Cable and Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM are not included)

  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 20 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 20 Megapixels
  • Focal Length4.3 - 180.6mm
    24 - 1008mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4x
  • Focusing RangeNormal: 2.0 in. (5.0cm) - infinity (W), 4.6 ft. (1.4m) - infinity (T) 
    Auto/Manual: 0.0 in. (0.0cm) - infinity (W), 4.6 ft. (1.4m) - infinity (T) 
    Macro: 0.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W) 
    Infinity: 9.8 ft. (3.0m) - infinity (W), 9.8 ft. (3.0m) - infinity (T)
  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus
  • Optical ViewfinderNot available
  • LCD Monitor3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3)
  • LCD PixelsApprox. 230,000 dots
  • LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
  • Shutter Speed1-1/4000 sec. 
    15-1 sec. (in Long Shutter Mode)
  • White Balance Control Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
  • Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
  • Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
  • File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible
  • Image Recording FormatSuperfine / Fine
  • Number of Recording PixelsStill Images:
    1) 16:9 - Large: 5152 x 2896; Medium 1: 3648 x 2048; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360

    2) 3:2 - Large: 5152 x 3432; Medium 1: 3648 x 2432; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424

    3) 4:3 - Large: 5152 x 3864; Medium 1: 3648 x 2736; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Medium: 2560 x 1920; Small: 640 x 480

    4) 1:1 - Large: 3856 x 3856; Medium 1: 2736 x 2736; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480

    Videos:
    HD 1280 x 720: 25.00 fps
    640 x 480: 29.97 fps
  • Erase ModesThe image data in the memory card stored with the Design rule for Camera File systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased). Using the Movie editing function, sections of the movie can be deleted.RAW+JPEG images can be erased individually.
  • Computer InterfaceWireless Specifications: IEEE 802. 11b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz Channels: 1-11 Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES-TKIP)
  • Video OutNTSC/PAL
  • Audio OutMonaural
  • OtherHi-Speed USB (Mini-B); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-11LH
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 195 shots
    Approx. 260 shots in ECO Mode

    Video Recording Time: Approx. 50 min.
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions4.11 x 3.35 x 2.72 in.
    104.4 x 85.1 x 69.1mm
  • WeightApprox. 11.46 oz (325g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 7.34 oz (208g) camera only.