Canon PowerShot SD970 IS specs
General Info
Point-and-shoot
Camera class:
Sensor
12.1 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CCD
Type:
No
Sensor cleaning:
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Processor model:
Lens
No
Interchangeable lens:
5x
Optical zoom:
6.6 - 33 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
f3.2 - 5.7
Maximum aperture:
0.8 in
Closest focusing distance:
No
Filter thread:
4x
Digital zoom:
1/1600
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
3 in
Display size:
461k pixels
Display resolution:
No
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Size (Normal, Small)
AF Points:
No
Custom point:
Single, Continuous
AF Modes:
Yes
AF Assist Beam:
No
Manual Focus:
Flash
Off
Modes:
Flash exposure compensation, External flash
Flash features:
11.48 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
1280x720
Maximum resolution:
30 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
H.264
Codec:
Yes
Sound:
Yes
Zoom while capturing:
No
Simultaneous video and picture capturing:
Camera Features
Yes
Image stabilization:
Sensor
Stabilization type:
80-1600
ISO sensitivity:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
No
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds, When a face is detected
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (1 fps), Histogram, Orientation sensor
Other features:
White balance:
7
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Close-up (Macro), Sports, Other
Scene modes:
Face
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
No
RAW:
7
Resolution settings number:
4000 x 3000 pixels
Resolution:
3264 x 2448 pixels
2592 x 1944 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
4000 x 2248 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
Yes
HDMI:
Yes (SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus)
Memory card support:
Body
3.73 in x 2.24 in x 1.04 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
5.64 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
1120 mAh
Capacity:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
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in English:
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also know as: Canon Digital ELPH SD970 IS, Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS
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Description: Cool curves, powerful features and a fun new way to operate the camera mark Canon's PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1 megapixels, and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart AUTO that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there's a new user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed... read more