DC-CPSX600HS-W

Overview:

Capture every detail of the moments that matter
With a powerful 18x zoom in a slim, pocketable design, the PowerShot SX600 HS comes packed with all the features you‘ll need for capturing high quality photos and videos while Wi-Fi lets you easily share them online.

Features:

Get closer
The 18x optical zoom and 36x ZoomPlus lets you get closer to the action and helps you capture even faraway subjects with impressive detail. With 25mm ultra-wide angle you can fit more in the frame, perfect for capturing large groups and stunning scenery.

Images worth keeping
Because beautiful images are as precious as the moments they capture, HS System is designed to give them the quality they deserve, even in low light. Using an advanced DIGIC 4+ processor and a 16 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, HS System produces clear photos with the detail, colours and ambience of the scene, just as you experienced it.

Sharp shots with Intelligent IS
The optical Image Stabilizer is vital for capturing sharp images in low light or when using the full extent of the zoom. Featuring Canon's Intelligent IS technology, the camera automatically selects the optimal Image Stabilizer mode from 8 options to ensure clear, detailed photos and movies.

Always stay connected
Show the world your latest images using Wi-Fi and NFC to connect the camera to your smartphone. Once connected, you can use the smartphone to add GPS locations to your images or to include yourself in the shot with the remote shooting function. Wi-Fi also allows you to connect with printers, PCs and other compatible devices for easy online sharing and backup.

Smart Auto (32 scenes). Hybrid Auto
Effortlessly point and shoot for great photos and movies thanks to Smart Auto, which detects the scene and selects perfect settings from 32 variables (21 in movies). Hybrid Auto lets you take photos with Smart Auto and captures a 4 second movie clip before each shot – combining all of them into a fun HD (720p) movie.

Create stunning movies
Record superb, Full HD (1080p) movies in MP4 format. Intelligent IS makes movies steadier even when you are walking or shooting from inside a moving car for truly spectacular footage. When you get home use the HDMI-CEC connection for viewing and controlling your movies playback on a compatible HDTV.

Creative Shot
Originality is effortless with Creative Shot. Simply take a shot and the camera will analyse the scene and automatically generate five creative images plus the original unaltered photo - capturing the same subject in a variety of surprising and artistic ways. Select your filter category to create images using your preferred set of Creative Shot filters.

See the difference
A large, high quality PureColor II G LCD screen (461k dots) with excellent visibility and durability offers effortless menu navigation, lets you frame and view your shots with ease and makes sharing them a pleasure.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	DC-CPSX600HS-W
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	1 / 2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels	Approx. 16.0M
Colour Filter Type	Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type	DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology
LENS
Focal Length	4.5 – 81.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25 – 450 mm)
Zoom	Optical 18x
	ZoomPlus 36x
	Digital Approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x).
	Combined Approx. 72x
Maximum f / number	f / 3.8 – f / 6.9
Construction	11 elements in 8 groups (1 UD lens, 1 double-sided aspherical UA lens, 1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation	Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 2.5-stop . Intelligent IS plus Enhanced Dynamic IS
FOCUSING
Type	TTL
AF System / Points	AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes	Single, Continuous, Servo AF / AE, Tracking AF
AF Point Selection	Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock	On / Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam	Yes
Closest Focusing Distance	5 cm (W) from front of lens in macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE Lock	Yes
Exposure Compensation	+ / - 2 EV in 1 / 3 stop increments.
	Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity	AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
SHUTTER
Speed	1 – 1 / 2000 sec. (factory default)
	15 – 1 / 2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type	TTL
Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
LCD MONITOR
Monitor	7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G (TFT). Approx. 461,000 dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness	Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD
FLASH
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed	Fastest speed 1 / 2000 sec.
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation	Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Lock	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	50 cm – 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m – 2.0 m (T)
External Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
SHOOTING
Modes in Movie	Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks
Photo Effects	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red)
Drive modes	Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 3.9 shots / sec.
	High-speed Burst (4.0 MP): Approx. 10.5 shots / sec. (until memory card becomes full) ²
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size	4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480
	16:9 - (L) 4608 x 2592, (M1) 3264 x 1832, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360
	3:2 - (L) 4608 x 3072, (M1) 3264 x 2176, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424
	1:1 - (L) 3456 x 3456, (M1) 2448 x 2448, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480
	Resize in playback (M2, S)
Compression	Superfine, Fine
Movies	(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 30fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps
	Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
	Hybrid Auto (HD) 30 fps
Movie Length	(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec.
	(L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour²
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type	JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies	MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC (H.264), Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers	Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge	Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
OTHER FEATURES
GPS	GPS via mobile (linked to compatible smartphone)
Red-Eye Correction	Yes, during shooting and playback
Intelligent Orientation Sensor	Yes, with Auto Rotate
Histogram	Yes
Playback zoom	Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer	Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom
INTERFACE
Computer	Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other	HDMI Micro Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible), A / V output (PAL / NTSC)
Computer / Other	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b / g / n), (2.4 GHz only), with NFC support ²
MEMORY CARD
Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh	Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
	Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9
	For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
	Windows 8 / 8.1 / 7 SP1 only
	Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.8.2 or later / 10.9
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing	ImageBrowser EX
Other	CameraWindow, PhotoStitch, Map Utility
POWER SOURCE
Batteries	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6LH (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life	Approx. 290 shots
	Eco mode: 430 shots
	Approx. 300 min. playback
A / C Power Supply	Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps	Soft Case DCC-1500
	Travel Case DCC-2500
Flash	High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers	AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
	Battery Charger CB-2LYE
Other	Canon AV cable AVC-DC400
	Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)	103.8 x 61.0 x 26.0 mm
Weight	Approx. 188 g (including battery / batteries and memory card)
Zoom	Depending on the image size selected.
Image Stabilisation	Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350mm (35mm equivalent) are measured at 350mm.
AF Modes	Some settings limit availability.
Continuous Shooting	Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
	² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Movie Length	The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.
	² Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
Computer / Other	Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-europe.com / wirelesscompacts
	² NFC functionality requires compatible smart devices