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PowerShot SX530 HS

Zoom Bigger, Share Faster.

Whether the perfect shot is up close or seemingly out of reach, you'll capture it beautifully thanks to the amazing 50x (24-1200mm) zoom power of the PowerShot SX530 HS camera. Think high-magnification shooting is tricky? Not with this camera: from its comfortable ergonomic grip to its advanced systems like Intelligent IS and Zoom Framing Assist, the PowerShot SX530 HS is designed to let you track your subject easily, and capture it with accurate focus and clarity. The camera is also equipped with Canon's sophisticated wireless connectivity, so sharing your spectacular images and videos with friends, family and other devices is seamless and simple. The quality of both your still images and breathtaking 1080p Full HD video will impress you, especially in low-light situations, due to a 16.0 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor, which together create the Canon HS SYSTEM. Whether you're home with family or traveling the world, you'll want the amazing zoom power and advanced performance of the PowerShot SX530 HS camera by your side.

*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot SX530 HS Digital Camera
    • Battery Pack NB-6LH
    • Battery Charger CB-2LY
    • Lens Cap (with strap)
    • Neck Strap NS-DC11
    • (USB Interface Cable and Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM are not included.)
  • TypeCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 50x Optical, 4x Digital and 200x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 16.8 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 16.0 Megapixels
  • Focal Length4.3 - 215.0mm
    24 - 1200mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x
  • Focusing RangeNormal: 2.0 in. (5cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)
    Auto/Manual: 0.0 in. (0cm) - infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) - infinity (T)
    Macro AF: 0.0 in. - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W)
  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
  • Optical ViewfinderNot available
  • LCD Monitor3.0-inch TFT Colour LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3)
  • LCD PixelsApprox. 461,000 dots
  • LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
  • Shutter Speed1-1/2000 sec.
    15-1/2000 sec. (in Tv and M modes)
  • White Balance Control Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
  • Built-in FlashAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
  • Flash Exposure Compensation±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • Storage MediaSD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
  • File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
  • Image Recording FormatSuperfine / Fine
  • Number of Recording Pixels

    Still Images:
    1) 16:9 - Large: 4608 x 2592; Medium 1: 3264 x 1832; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360

    2) 3:2 - Large: 4608 x 3072; Medium 1: 3264 x 2176; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424

    3) 4:3 - Large: 4608 x 3456; Medium 1: 3264 x 2448; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Small: 640 x 480

    4) 1:1 - Large: 3456 x 3456; Medium 1: 2448 x 2448; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480

    *2304 x 1728 (M) when in High-speed Burst or Low Light

    Videos:
    Full HD 1920 x 1280: 30 fps (29.97)
    HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps (29.97)
    Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
    Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps
    640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)

  • Erase Modes

    Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images

    • The 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 (1 sec. increments) can be deleted.
  • Video OutNTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video), Mini-HDMI connector
  • Audio OutStereo (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
  • OtherUSB, SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-6LH, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40)
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 210 shots
    Approx. 290 shots in ECO Mode
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions4.72 x 3.62 x 3.22 in.
    120.0 x 91.9 x 81.7mm
  • WeightApprox. 15.59 oz (442g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 14.74 oz (418g) camera only.
  • * Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1, Android smartphone versions 2.3.3/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4 and Android tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4. Data charges may apply. With the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app. This software helps enable you to upload images to social network services. Before uploading images, please be aware that image files may contain privacy-related information such as people and places. If necessary, please delete such information. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this software.
    **With the download of the free Canon CameraWindow app.
    ***Compatible with Android devices versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4.
    ****Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.