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PowerShot SX60 HS

Zoom Like Never Before

Craters on the moon, wildlife from afar, your child's face on a crowded school stage… the PowerShot SX60 HS camera gives you the reach to capture it all. The camera's astonishing 65x Optical Zoom (21mm-1365mm) Wide-Angle Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer combines tremendous flexibility with portable ease. Capture close-ups, wide shots and everything in between with beautiful quality thanks to a 16.1 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and Canon's latest DIGIC 6 Image Processor that together create the Canon HS SYSTEM for excellent low-light performance. Advanced technology including Zoom Framing Assist and Intelligent IS help you track and capture clear, steady long shots. Shoot realistic 1080p Full HD video recorded at 60p. USM and VCM technology help ensure fast, silent zooming and focus during recording, and, in a first for a PowerShot model, you can attach an optional external microphone. And quickly share everything you capture: the PowerShot SX60 HS is Wi-Fi®**- and NFC-enabled*** with an easy Mobile Device Connect button.

*Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
**Compatible with iOS versions 6.0/6.1/7.0/7.1, 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.
***Compatible with Android devices version 4.0 or later.

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  • What's in the Box
    • PowerShot SX60 HS Digital Camera
    • Lens Cap (with Strap)
    • Battery Pack NB-10L
    • Battery Charger CB-2LC
    • Neck Strap NS-DC11
  • TypeCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 65x Optical, 4x Digital and 260x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Total MegapixelsApprox. 16.8 Megapixels
  • Effective PixelsApprox. 16.1 Megapixels
  • Focal Length3.8 - 247mm
    21 - 1365mm 35mm film equivalent
  • Digital ZoomApprox. 4x
  • Focusing Range0.0 in (0 cm) - infinity (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - infinity (T)
    Macro 0.0 in. (0 cm) - 1.6 ft. (50 cm) (W)
  • Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus (Continuous, Servo AF), Manual Focus
  • Optical ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder (Approx. 922,000 dots)
  • LCD Monitor3.0-inch Color Vari-angle LCD with wide viewing angle
  • LCD PixelsApprox. 922,000 dots
  • LCD CoverageApprox. 100%
  • Shutter Speed1-1/2000 sec.
    15-1/2000 sec. (in Tv and M modes)
  • White Balance Control Auto*, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction
  • Built-in FlashAuto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash 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, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
  • Image Recording FormatSuperfine / Fine
  • Number of Recording Pixels

    Still Images:

    [16:9]

    • Large: 4608 x 2592
    • Medium 1: 3264 x 1832
    • Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
    • Small: 640 x 360

    [3:2]

    • Large: 4608 x 3072
    • Medium 1: 3264 x 2176
    • Medium 2: 2048 x 1368
    • Small: 640 x 424

    [4:3]

    • Large: 4608 x 3456
    • Medium 1: 3264 x 2448
    • Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
    • Small: 640 x480

    [1:1]

    • Large: 3456 x 3456
    • Medium 1: 2448 x 2448
    • Medium 2: 1536 x 1536
    • Small: 480 x 480

    [4:5]

    • Large: 2768 x 3456
    • Medium 1: 1952 x 2448
    • Medium 2: 1232 x 1536
    • Small: 384 x 480

    Videos:

    • Full HD 1920 x 1080: 60 fps*3 / 30 fps*2
    • Full HD iFrame Movie HD 1920 x 1080: 30 fps*2
    • HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps*2
    • 640 x 480: 30 fps*2
    • Super Slow Motion Movie 640 x 480: 120 fps*1
    • Super Slow Motion Movie 320 x 240: 240 fps*1
    • Miniature Effect for Movie 1280 x 720: 6 fps*1 / 3 fps*1 / 1.5 fps*1
    • Miniature Effect for Movie: 640 x 480: 6 fps*1 / 3 fps*1 / 1.5 fps*1
    • Digest Movie: 1280 x 720: 30fps*2
    *1 Playback frame rate is 30 fps*2.
    *2 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
    *3 Actual frame rate is 59.94 fps.
  • Erase ModesSelect 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 can be deleted.
    • RAW+JPEG images can be erased individually.
  • Video OutAnalog: NTSC or PAL, Digital: HDMI (HDMI™ mini connector)
  • Audio OutStereo
  • OtherSD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers.
    External Microphone input terminal (φ3.5mm stereo mini jack)
  • Power SourceBattery Pack NB-10L, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80
  • Shooting CapacityApprox. 340 shots when using LCD monitor
    Approx. 450 shots when using ECO mode
  • Operating Temperature32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
  • Operating Humidity10–90%
  • Dimensions5.02 x 4.5 x 3.65 in.
    127.6 x 114.3 x 92.6mm
  • WeightApprox. 22.93 oz (650g) including the battery and memory card.
    Approx. 21.41 oz (607g) camera only.