Capture It All.

The fact that the PowerShot SX240 HS digital camera is an ultra-slim camera with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and 25mm Wide-Angle lens is only the beginning of its attractions. You'll see detail you never thought possible through the huge zoom and wide-angle lens, while the camera's 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor deliver the rich, clear low-light performance that is the hallmark of Canon's HS SYSTEM. 1080p Full HD video in stereo is more beautiful than ever, with new high-resolution, high-speed processing. Sophisticated advancements include improved Smart AUTO that optimizes settings for 58 predefined shooting situations and Face ID that prioritizes pre-registered faces.

Astonishingly Slim.

Canon's powerful 20x Optical Zoom and 25mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilization delivers stunning images from up close or at a distance.

Ultra-slim Camera with powerful 20x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and 25mm Wide-Angle Lens

At just over 1 1/4 inches thick, the PowerShot SX240 HS is an ultra-slim digital camera with a powerful 20x Optical Zoom. But because its lens embodies the quality and legacy of Genuine Canon Optics, its advantages go far beyond making the camera slim enough to slip in your pocket and carry anywhere. With a range of 25mm — 500mm (35mm equivalent), the lens gives you the power to capture the full breadth of scenes, with details you've never captured before. Images are bright and vivid with spectacular clarity thanks to Optical Image Stabilization.

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Optical Image Stabilizer

Handheld shooting can often lead to camera shake, making photos and videos blurry. Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct for unwanted camera movement. It makes handheld photography more practical, providing excellent image quality in many difficult shooting situations: outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, and even at the telephoto end of the zoom range without a tripod. For photos, it enables shooting at slower shutter speeds, accommodating more low-light shooting situations than ever before without having to boost ISO sensitivity. With camera shake and vibration reduced, you get a sharper, steadier image. And because it is an optical system, there is none of the image degradation typical with electronic image stabilizers.

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UA Lens Technology

Pioneered by Canon, UA Lens technology makes possible compact lenses with remarkable optical performance. By using molded glass with an ultra-high refractive index in aspherical lens elements, Canon has succeeded in reducing lens size while significantly reducing image aberrations. Another stellar example of cutting-edge Canon optics, UA Lens technology helps make PowerShot digital cameras pocket-friendly and capable of astounding image quality.

Experience the Power.

A 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates Canon's HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance.

Canon HS SYSTEM

The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 12.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor in the PowerShot SX240 HS incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor provides a major boost in noise reduction, expanding the usable ISO range to an amazing high of ISO 3200. The Canon HS SYSTEM thus lets you use higher shutter speeds to capture clearer images with reduced noise and blur.

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Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor

The latest-generation Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor brings phenomenal increases in processing speed and power. Improved chip architecture and algorithms deliver greatly expanded functionality with further refinement in image quality. Improved noise reduction produces clearer images when shooting in low light at high ISO speeds. Enhanced i-Contrast performance adjusts differences between light and dark areas to achieve even more natural-looking results. The faster processing speed also results in faster continuous shooting capability while maintaining full image quality. The DIGIC 5 Image Processor also makes possible a new, highly advanced automatic white balance system. Whereas conventional white balance makes an overall adjustment based on a single type of light source, the new Canon Multi-Area White Balance analyzes several areas of the image to determine whether different adjustments are needed, for example, for the main subject and the background.

Memorable Moments in Spectacular Full HD

Shoot beautiful 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.

Canon Full HD Video Advantage

In addition to the Canon HS SYSTEM, the combination of the advanced CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor in the PowerShot SX240 HS makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. In addition to being able to shoot Full HD 1080p video at 24* frames per second, the PowerShot SX240 HS can also shoot 720p HD video at 30** frames per second.

* Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
** Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.

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Dedicated Movie Button, Wind filter feature and Optical Zoom for easy video capture

It's never been easier to shoot videos with a PowerShot digital camera. The PowerShot SX240 HS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording instantly. There is no need to go through layers of menus or operate switches or dials to switch to and from video recording mode. The camera is always ready to shoot stills or video whenever you want. The PowerShot SX240 HS also incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. And unlike less sophisticated point-and-shoot cameras, the PowerShot SX240 HS lets you use the full range of optical zoom when you're shooting a video.

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HDTV playback via HDMI output and CEC

It's easy to enjoy and share the videos you shoot with the PowerShot SX240 HS. Simply connect its HDMI terminal to your HDTV using an HDMI cable. And because the PowerShot SX240 HS supports HDMI-CEC technology, you'll be able to control the playback of your images and videos on any CEC-enabled HDTV using the TV's remote control. (CEC - Consumer Electronic Control - is part of the HDMI specification, enabling components in a system to communicate with one another.)

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iFrame

With the PowerShot SX240 HS, you can also shoot video in the Apple® iFrame format, which is a computer-friendly standard that speeds up importing and editing of videos. It keeps file sizes small, making it more convenient to upload or e-mail high-quality videos. The iFrame format enjoys native support in compatible Mac and Windows video applications, making it unnecessary to perform time-consuming and often quality-degrading conversions.

A Smarter Camera Means Better Photos and Videos.

Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 58 predefined shooting situations and the new Face ID function adjusts focus and exposure priority based on pre-registered faces.

Smart AUTO

Smart AUTO for the PowerShot SX240 HS has been significantly expanded, making it easier than ever to capture the sharp, bright, colorful images – and videos – you're looking for. By assessing various factors in both the background and the subject, the system recognizes 58 predefined shooting situations and automatically selects the camera settings that will yield the best possible results. Simply frame the shot you want, and in dozens of common or challenging scenarios the camera takes care of the rest. Hard-to-capture shots such as moving subjects, night scenes, backlit subjects, and landscapes at evening or on a bright snowy day are instantly and effortlessly captured as ?keeper? shots. Smart AUTO makes the PowerShot SX240 HS ideal for capturing excellent quality still images and video on the go.

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Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes

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Face ID

Face ID is one of the most advanced and exciting new features of the PowerShot SX240 HS, giving you an easy way to improve every shot of the people you love. Simply take a picture of up to 12 faces you would like the camera to register, then enter names and ages. Once a person is registered, the camera will pick him or her out of a group (even against a busy background) and adjust focus and exposure to his or her face, even recognizing faces in profile. Face ID is particularly great for shots of babies and children. The system can pick your baby out of a group of children, focus on your baby when pictured with an adult, and capture her best smile by taking three successive images when the smile is detected. The flash is even disabled so as not to startle the baby and interrupt the moment. Older children in motion are tracked, with focus and exposure continually adjusted with Servo AF; with one shutter press three successive images are captured so the best shot is never missed. And because you?ll identify each face you register, Face ID makes it easy to search images by name.

A Steady Image Is a Beautiful Image.

Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.

Intelligent IS

The latest advance in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system automatically selects among Normal, Panning, Macro (Hybrid) and Tripod IS modes. When shooting video, the system automatically selects among Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to assure the steadiest possible image.

 

Versatile Still and Video Shooting Options.

High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 10 frames* while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion movie records video at high speeds to allow playback in slow motion.

High-Speed Burst HQ

Utilizing the increased processing speed and power of the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor, High-Speed Burst HQ makes it possible to capture fast action stills at full resolution during continuous shooting. The results are exceptionally high-quality images recorded in rapid sequence. In this mode, the PowerShot SX240 HS can capture a maximum of 10 shots in a single burst.*

* The continuous shooting speed is approx. 10.3 fps.

Turn Your Memories into a Highlights Reel.

Improved Movie Digest records a short 720p HD video clip right before shooting a photo and then combines one day's worth of clips into one video.

720p Movie Digest

With the PowerShot SX240 HS digital camera, capturing trips and special occasions with a high-quality video "highlights reel" is as easy as switching on the Movie Digest feature. When activated, the feature automatically records the four seconds before each still shot as video, then auto-edits them into a short movie. Played back together, the video clips capture the mood and ambiance of special days in a way that's completely different from still images, both documenting the creation of still images and providing a unique stand-alone memory preserver. New with the PowerShot SX240 HS, the video is captured in 720p high definition so that it looks smooth and beautifully detailed when played back on your HDTV. With bundled software ImageBrowser EX, you can easily delete any scenes you don't want.

Pick Your Color.

Available in 3 Colors

The camera's silky-smooth coating provides a luxurious feel and radiates a deep, subtle sheen. And the fact that PowerShot SX240 HS is packed with serious specs and technological advancements doesn't mean you're limited to basic black: your color choice is as individual as the images you'll create. Choose from black, red and silver

Type	Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 20x Optical, 4x Digital and 80x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Image Capture Device
Type	12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Total Pixels	Approx. 12.8 Megapixels
Effective Pixels	Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length	4.5 (W) - 90.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25-500mm)
Digital Zoom	4x
Focusing Range	Normal: 2.0 in (5cm) - infinity (W), 3.3 ft. (1m) - infinity (T) Auto: 2.0 in (5cm) - infinity (W), 3.3 ft. (1m) - infinity (T) Macro AF: 2.0 in - 1.6 ft. (5-50cm) (W)
Autofocus System	TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus
Viewfinder & Monitor
Optical Viewfinder	N/A
LCD Monitor	3.0-inch TFT color with wide viewing angle
LCD Pixels	Approx. 461,000 pixels
LCD Coverage	100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture	f/3.5 (W) - f/6.8 (T)
Shutter Speed	1-1/3200 sec. 15-1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (in P mode)
Light Metering Method	Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method	Manual Exposure, i-Contrast, Program Shift, Safety Shift; AE Lock
Exposure Compensation	Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Videos: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting)
White Balance
White Balance Control	Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom * Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.
Flash
Built-in Flash	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Range	1.6 ft. - 11 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.5m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m (T)) Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance
Recycling Time	10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes	M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto*1, Easy, Movie Digest, SCN*2, Creative Filters*3, Discreet, Movie*4 - Shooting videos are possible with the movie button *1 Smart AUTO, also available for videos *2 Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter*5, High-speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *3Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Soft Focus, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Colour Accent, Colour Swap *4 Standard, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie *5 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
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, Custom Colour* * Adjustment of contrast sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available
Self-Timer	Approx. 10-sec. delay, approx. 2-sec. delay, custom* * Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Wireless Control	Not available
Continuous Shooting	Normal: - Approx. 2.4 shots/sec. (in P mode) - Approx. 10.3 shots/sec. (in High-speed Burst HQ mode)* AF: - Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode) - Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode) LV: - Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (in P mode) Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode) * Maximum of 10 continuous shots per burst - Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically. - Differs depending on the zoom position.
Image Storage
Storage Media	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
File Format	Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Compression	Superfine, Fine
JPEG Compression Mode	Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG) Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (2-channel Stereo))
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Images: [16:9] Large: 4000 x 2248 Medium 1: 2816 x 1584 Medium 2: 1920 x 1080 Small: 640 x 360 [3:2] Large: 4000 x 2664 Medium 1: 2816 x 1880 Medium 2: 1600 x 1064 Small: 640 x 424 [4:3] Large: 4000 x 3000 Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 Small: 640 x 480 [1:1] Large: 2992 x 2992 Medium 1: 2112 x 2112 Medium 2: 1200 x 1200 Small: 480 x 480 Videos: [iFrame Movie, Video made in Movie Digest mode] 1280 x 720 (30 fps*1) [Super Slow Motion Movie] 640 x 480*2 320 x 240*3 [Miniature Effect] 1280 x 720*4, 640 x 480*4 [Other than the above] 1920 x 1080 (24 fps*5) 1280 x 720 (30 fps*1) 640 x 480 (30 fps*1) *1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps. *2 Shooting: 120 fps., Playback: 30 fps*1. *3 Shooting: 240 fps., Playback: 30 fps*1. *4 Shooting: 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps Playback: 30 fps*1 *5 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
Number of Recordable Images 16:9 3:2 4:3 File Size (KB) 8 GB 32 GB File Size (KB) 8 GB 32 GB File Size (KB) 8 GB 32 GB Large (L) SF 3,903 1,996 8,059 4,625 1,681 6,789 5,208 1,497 6,044 F 2,311 3,318 13,396 2,738 2,822 11,394 3,084 2,505 10,115 Medium 1 (M1) SF 6 3,778 15,251 2,405 3,189 12,874 2,720 2,855 11,526 F 1,210 6,297 25,418 1,436 5,339 21,550 1,620 4,723 19,064 Medium 2 (M2) SF 1,095 6,822 27,537 899 8,187 33,044 1,002 7,442 30,040 F 604 12,280 49,567 496 14,448 58,314 558 12,927 52,176 Small (S) SF 188 35,089 141,622 221 30,703 123,919 249 27,291 110,150 F 113 49,125 19,8271 133 40,937 165,225 150 40,937 165,225 Medium* (M) SF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A F N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 836 8,771 35,405   1:1 File Size (KB) 4 GB 16 GB Large (L) SF 3,885 1,996 8,059 F 2,301 3,364 13,579 Medium 1 (M1) SF 2,026 3,778 15,251 F 1,210 6,297 25,418 Medium 2 (M2) SF 760 9,824 39,653 F 420 16,374 66,090 Small (S) SF 113 24,139 98,840 F 113 49,125 198,271 Medium* (M) SF N/A N/A N/A F N/A N/A N/A Note: N=Normal F=Fine Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media.
Time of Recordable Movies   iFrame Movie & Movie Digest Miniature Effect Super Slow Motion Movie HD: 1280 x 720 HD: 1280 x 720 640 x 480 640 x 480 320 x 240 30 fps 5x 10x 20x 5x 10x 20x 120 fps 240 fps 6 fps 3 fps 1.5 fps 6 fps 3 fps 1.5 fps Video Size (KB/sec.) 4,701 573 287 143 246 123 61 4,914 2,457 8GB 13 min. 35 sec. 3 hr. 35 min. 27 sec. 6 hr. 49 min. 22 sec. 11 hr. 22 min. 17 sec. 7 hr. 34 min. 51 sec. 13 hr. 38 min. 45 sec. 22 hr. 44 min. 36 sec. 26 min. 24 sec. 52 min. 28 sec. 32GB 55 min. 38 sec. 14 hr. 29 min. 36 sec. 27 hr. 32 min. 15 sec. 45 hr. 53 min. 45 sec. 30 hr. 35 min. 50 sec. 55 hr. 04 min. 31 sec. 91 hr. 47 min. 32 sec. 1 hr. 46 min. 35 sec. 3 hr. 31 min. 49 sec.   Other Full HD: 1920 x 1080 HD: 1280 x 720 640 x 480 24 fps 30 fps 30 fps Video Size (KB/sec.) 4,355 3,054 1,416 8GB 29 min. 39 sec. 42 min. 11 sec. 1 hr. 28 min. 59 sec. 32GB 1 hr. 59 min. 43 sec. 2 hr. 50 min. 19 sec. 5 hr. 59 min. 10 sec.
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File	Stills & Videos: Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition Effects, Scroll Display, Active Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Image Search, Movie Digest, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist) Still Images: Single, Index (6-130 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning Videos: Normal Playback*1, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2 - Displays playback position and shooting time Using the software included with the camera (ImageBrowser EX), there are 8 levels (1/8x to 1x) of playback speed for Super Slow Motion Movies possible on a computer. *1 Audio settings available in 5 levels *2 Approximately 4 seconds *3 Slow motion available
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes	Select Image, Select Range, All Images - The image data in the memory cared 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 (1 sec. increments) can be deleted.
Interfaces
Computer Interface	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video Out	NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video) Mini-HDMI connector
Audio Out	Stereo (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Other	SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power
Power Source	Battery Pack NB-6L Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit CA-DC40, sold seperately)
Shooting Capacity	Approx. 230 shots
Playback Time	Approx. 5 hours
Environmental
Temperature	Operating: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Humidity	Operating: 10-90%
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4.19 x 2.40 x 1.29 in. / 106.3 x 61.0 x 32.7mm
Weight	8.15 oz. / 231g (including the battery and memory card) 7.34 oz. / 208g (camera only)

• PowerShot SX240HS Body
• Battery Pack NB-6L
• Battery Charger CB-2LY
• Wrist Strap WS-DC11
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM