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Specifications
General
Brand
Canon
Model
PowerShot SX540 HS
MSRP
$399.99
Camera Type
Point & Shoot
Body Type
Bridge
Video Capture
Sensor
Sensor Type
BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions
6.17 x 4.55 mm
Total Pixels
21.1 Megapixel
Effective Pixels
20.3 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range
80 - 3,200
Photo
Processor
DIGIC 6
Max Image Resolution
5184 x 3888
Image Aspect Ratios
1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG
JPEG Quality Levels
Superfine, fine
Timelapse Recording
WB Bracketing
Focus
Autofocus Modes
Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Optics
Focal Length
4.3 - 215 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range
24 - 1200 mm
Optical Zoom
50x
Maximum Aperture
f/3.4 - 6.5
Min Normal Focus Distance
5 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance
0 cm
Image Stabilization
Screen
Screen Type
Fixed
Screen Technology
TFT LCD
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
5.9 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer
Up to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
Flash
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes
Auto on off slow synchro
Flash Range
5.50 m at Auto ISO
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash Connection
Exposure
Exposure Metering Modes
Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes
Manual, Program
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing
Video
Internal Recording Modes
MP4/H.264/MPEG-4 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s] 640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
Interval Recording
Video Formats
MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording
Terminals
USB Speed
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Mini
Speaker
Mono
Built-in Microphone
Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Connectivity
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version
802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC
Environmental
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90%
Physical
Dimensions
120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
Weight (inc. batteries)
442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2"
Package Weight
1.87 lb
Power and Storage
Battery Pack
NB-6LH
Battery Life
205 shots
External Storage
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Other
Self Timer
Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Orientation Sensor
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