Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Black

MPN: 1068C002  |  EAN: 4549292056488  |  Model: PowerShot SX420 IS

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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Black - 1068C002 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Bridge Camera
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Selecting a Bridge Camera means you'll have a device that comes with the photo capabilities of a DSLR while being more portable and easier to put away while out and about.

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX420 IS camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PowerShot SX420 IS is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Canon device is a very good option!

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Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX420 IS is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Canon PowerShot SX420 IS makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the PowerShot SX420 IS.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Canon PowerShot SX420 IS, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX420 IS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Canon is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Black - 1068C002 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Bridge
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.6
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Direct Printing Yes
Image Formats Supported JPG
Languages Support Multi
Orientation Sensor Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Zoom (max) 10 x
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), Program AE, Live View Control, Portrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light (5.0MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
White Balance Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 1.4 - 2.7 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.5 - 5 m
Flash Sync-speed 1/2000 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 9
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes AI Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO Sensitivity (max) 1600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Auto, Manual
Light Metering Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 15 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 25 fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC-LC, MPEG4
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Combined Zoom 164 x
Digital Zoom 4 x
Extra/Smart Zoom 84 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 1008 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.3 - 180.6 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 12/11
Maximum Aperture Number 6.6
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 1008 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 42 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Diagonal 3 "
Display Resolution (numeric) 230000 pixels
Live View Yes
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20 MP
Sensor Type CCD
Total Megapixels 20.5 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC 4+
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
USB 2.0 (Mini USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Mini-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 195 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type NB-11L / NB-11LH
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Bundled Software CameraWindow DCMap UtilityImage Transfer Utility
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 85.1 mm
Height 69.1 mm
Weight 325 g
Weight (including Battery) 325 g
Width 104.4 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 10 - 90 %