You'll want to carry this compact, versatile camera everywhere, because it gives every shooting opportunity the potential to become a beautiful image. The spectacular 16x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens and Optical Image Stabilizer captures clear, vivid images whether your subject is up close or far away. And with the 16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor, every detail is precisely rendered for truly impressive image quality. The PowerShot SX160 IS captures breathtakingly realistic 720p HD video in stereo sound with the press of a button. You can zoom while shooting your videos and view them easily later on your HDTV through the HDMI connector. Smart AUTO makes shooting stills and video easy because the camera automatically selects the right settings for 32 predefined shooting situations. Shoot freely and naturally with new High Speed AF that dramatically increases focus speed so you’ll capture every shot you want. And because the PowerShot SX160 IS is powered by AA batteries, you'll always be ready to shoot.

Features:

• Powerful 16x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens: The PowerShot SX160 IS features a powerful Genuine Canon 16x Optical Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. With precision engineering and decades of leadership in optical technologies, Canon has created a bright, wide-angle lens that provides an extraordinary 16x zoom range. The lens starts at 28mm wide-angle and extends to 448mm telephoto (35mm equivalent), giving you tremendous coverage and reach. The telephoto end lets you capture subjects from a considerable distance, while the 28mm wide-angle makes it easy to shoot sweeping landscapes, large groups of people and tall buildings. Moreover, this superb lens incorporates innovative designs that enable it to fit the compact profile of the PowerShot SX160 IS.
• 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor: The Power Shot SX160 IS's 16.0 Megapixel CCD sensor delivers impressive photos with fine detail and brilliant color. The high resolution ensures superb image quality even when cropping or making very large prints.
• Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor: Canon DIGIC Image Processors have set the standard for functionality and performance since their groundbreaking introduction in 1999. With each successive generation, DIGIC Image Processors have brought elevated performance and powerful new features to PowerShot digital cameras. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, HD video and Face Detection Self-timer. New, more powerful noise reduction algorithms also provide improved low-light capture.
• Canon HD Video Advantage: The PowerShot SX160 IS lets you record highly detailed 720p HD video at 25 frames per second with clear stereo sound. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot high definition video whenever you want, right from your compact digital camera. Watching your videos and sharing them with family and friends is especially easy with the camera's HDMI output: you can connect the camera directly to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable, and see your videos on the big screen right away.
• Large 3.0-inch LCD: Easy to see from a wide angle, the camera's 3.0-inch LCD with a great resolution of approximately 230,000 dots gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient; it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
• Smart AUTO: The PowerShot SX160 IS features Smart AUTO: sophisticated Canon technology that makes getting that great shot as simple as pressing the shutter button. Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera then makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or video. Smart AUTO also includes Advanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. With Smart AUTO, all you have to do is frame your shot and capture away.
• 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.
• High Speed AF: The PowerShot SX160 IS is equipped with Canon's latest advancements in Autofocus (AF) technology. Working on multiple fronts, Canon has developed AF that is significantly faster than on previous models, for a shooting experience that's spontaneous and natural. The extremely responsive High Speed AF lets you capture great shots as they happen, with reduced lag time. Several engineering breakthroughs contributed to this major enhancement to speed. In addition to improved AF algorithms, the camera can process multiple sequences simultaneously, and takes advantage of reworked controls between AF and the start of shooting.
• AA Battery Powered: Recharging batteries can often be an inconvenience, especially when traveling in foreign countries. With the PowerShot SX160 IS, you'll never need special power adapters or chargers because it's powered by two AA batteries that are widely available around the world.

Type: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 16x Optical Zoom & 4x Digital Zoom & 64x Combined Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

Image Capture Device
Type: 16.0 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD

Total Pixels: Approx. 16.6 Megapixels

Effective Pixels: Approx. 16.0 Megapixels

Lens
Focal Length: 5.0 (W) - 80.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 - 448 mm)

Digital Zoom: 4x

Focusing Range:

Normal/Auto: 0.4 in. (1 cm) - infinity (W), 2.0 ft. (60 cm) - infinity (T)

Macro AF: 0.4 in. 1.6 ft. (1-50 cm) (W)

Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus

Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder: N/A

LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle

LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots

LCD Coverage: Approx. 100%

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - f/5.9 (T)

Shutter Speed: 1-1/3200 sec.; 15-1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

Exposure Control
Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800

Light Metering Method: Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot

Exposure Control Method: Manual Exposure, 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 when shooting movies)

White Balance
White Balance Control: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Flash
Built-in Flash: Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off

Flash Range: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 2.0 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), 60cm - 2.0m (T))

Recycling Time: 15 seconds or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)

Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes: M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie

Photo Effects: My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color

Self Timer: Approx. 10-sec. delay, approx. 2-sec. delay, custom

Wireless Control: N/A

Continuous Shooting:
Normal: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode)
Normal: Approx. 2.8 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode)
AF: Approx. 0.5 shots/sec. (in P mode)
LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode)

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 Recording Format: Superfine / Fine

JPEG Compression Mode:
Still Image: 2.3 (JPEG)

Video: MOV (image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))

Number of Recording Pixels:
Still Images:

[16:9]

Large: 4608 x 2592

Medium 1: 3264 x 1832

Medium 2: 1920 x 1080

Small: 640 x 360

[3:2]

Large: 4608 x 3072

Medium 1: 3264 x 2176

Medium 2: 1600 x 1064

Small: 640 x 424

[4:3]

Large: 4608 x 3456

Medium 1: 3264 x 2448

Medium 2: 1600 x 1200

Small: 640 x 480

[1:1]

Large: 3456 x 3456

Medium 1: 2448 x 2448

Medium 2: 1200 x 1200

Small: 480 x 480

Videos:

HD 1280 x 720: 25 fps

iFrame Movie HD 1280 x 720: 30 fps / 25 fps

Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 5 fps / 2.5 fps / 1.25 fps

Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps

640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97)

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, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist)

Still Images: Single, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning

Videos: Normal Playback, Skip Backward, Previous Frame, Next Frame, Skip Forward

Erasing Specifications

Erase Modes: Select Image, Select Range, Select All Images

Interfaces

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 Source: 2 AA Alkaline batteries; AC Adapter Kit ACK-800

Shooting Capacity: AA Alkaline: Approx. 140 shots; AA NiMH: Approx. 380 shots

Playback Time: AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 7 hours; AA NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH): Approx. 10 hours

Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity: 10-90%

Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.37 x 2.85 x 1.74 in (111.0 x 72.5 x 44.1 mm)

Weight: CIPA standard: Approx. 10.3 oz. or 291 g; Camera Body Only: Approx. 8.57 oz. or 243 g