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PowerShot SX540 HS

Unleash the power of high zoom, high performance and Canon’s advanced technology. The PowerShot SX540 HS is a versatile and easy-to-use camera for virtually anyone who wants to capture their favorite subjects, from family get-togethers to amazing safaris, to school plays and the beautiful moments of life in between. Whether you're capturing something up close or in the distance, you'll be able to get the shot you want with its incredible 50x (24–1200mm) zoom power. Both still images and high-quality 1080p Full HD video are bound to impress even in low-light situations thanks to a new 20.3 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and the powerful DIGIC 6 Image Processor, which together create the Canon HS System. What’s more, Canon's sophisticated wireless connectivity means you can share your favorite images and videos with whomever you like, as well as easily transfer them to other compatible devices. Improved Zoom Framing Assist makes capturing those faraway moments even easier with the new "Lock" feature, which helps ensure your subject is sharp and in the center of the frame. Working together with Face ID, the PowerShot SX540 HS's Auto Zoom has also been improved for better framing of your family and friends. Near or far, the amazing zoom and high power of the PowerShot SX540 HS is on hand to help capture the pictures you want.

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot SX540 HS

    • Battery Pack NB-6LH

    • Battery Charger CB-2LY

    • Neck Strap NS-DC11

    • Lens Cap (with Strap)

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

  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 21.1 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 20.3 Megapixels
  • Focal Length4.3 - 215mm
    24 - 1200mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4x
  • Focusing RangeNormal: 2.0 in. (5.0cm) – infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) – infinity (T) Auto/Manual: 0.0 in. (0.0cm) – infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) – infinity (T) Macro: 0.0 in. – 1.6 ft. (0.0–50cm) (W)
  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
  • Optical ViewfinderNot available
  • LCD Monitor3.0-inch TFT Color 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, On, Slow Synchro, Off
  • Flash Exposure Compensation±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • Storage MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I 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: 5184 x 2912; Medium 1: 3648 x 2048; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360
    2) 3:2 – Large: 5184 x 3456; Medium 1: 3648 x 2432; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424
    3) 4:3 – Large: 5184 x 3888; Medium 1: 3648 x 2736; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Medium: 2592 x 1944; Small: 640 x 480
    4) 1:1 – Large: 3888 x 3888; Medium 1: 2736 x 2736; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480

    Videos: Full HD 1920 x 1280: 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps
    HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
    640 x 480: 29.97 fps
  • Video OutNTSC/PAL
  • Audio OutStereo
  • OtherHi-Speed USB (Mini-B), HDMI (Type C); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-6LH
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 205 shots
    Approx. 290 shots in ECO Mode
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions4.43 x 1.74 x 3.01 in.
    112.4 x 44.2 x 76.4mm
  • WeightApprox. 13.3 oz (377g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 12.45 oz (353g) camera only.