| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX600 HS |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS |
| MSRP | $249.99 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, Fine |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 450 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 18x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.8 - 6.9 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | PureColor II G (TFT) |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.9 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Manual Flash On / Off Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range | 3.50 m 50 cm – 3.5 m W / 1.0 m – 2.0 m T |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | 2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1280 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.4 x 5.6 x 2.2" |
| Package Weight | 1 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-6LH |
| Battery Life | 290 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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