Specifications (PowerShot S120)

    30-Sep-2013
    6200185000

    Image Sensor
    Max. Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 megapixels
    LensFocal Length5.2 (W) - 26.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 120 (T) mm)
    Zoom magnification5x
    Focusing Range mode:
    3 cm – infinity (1.2 in. – infinity) (W) / 30 cm – infinity (11.8 in. – infinity) (T)
    Other modes
    5 cm – infinity (2.0 in. – infinity) (W) / 30 cm – infinity (11.8 in. – infinity) (T)
    *3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) / 30 – 50 cm (11.8 in. – 1.6 ft.) (T)
    *3 cm – infinity (1.2 in. – infinity) (W) / 30 cm – infinity (11.8 in. – infinity) (T)
    3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) / -
    1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) (W) / 1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) (T)
    Image Stabilization (IS) SystemLens-shift type
    Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Magnification: Approx. 4.0x
    Max. Magnification with the Optical Zoom: Approx. 20x
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 6
    LCD MonitorTypeColor TFT LCD
    Size3.0 type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 922,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio0.16875
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus: Continuous, Servo AF
    Manual Focus
    AF FrameFace AiAF, 1-point
    ・Touch AF is available
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)AUTO, ISO 80 - ISO 12800
    1/3-step increments
    Shutter Speed mode, automatically set range
    1 – 1/2500 sec.
    Available values in [ ] or [ ] mode (sec.)*
    250, 200, 160, 125, 100, 80, 60, 50, 40, 30, 25,
    20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1,
    0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10,
    1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60,
    1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320,
    1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250,
    1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500
    * In [ ] mode, shutter speeds of 20 seconds or slower are not available.
    ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
    F-numberF1.8/F8.0 (W) – F5.7/F8.0 (T)
    Available values in [ ] mode*
    * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
    f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.2, f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, f/4.0,
    f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.7, f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0
    FlashFlash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    Range50 cm - 7.0 m (W), 50 cm - 2.3 m (T)
    Shooting ModesC, M, Av, Tv, P, Hybrid Auto, AUTO, SCN*1, Creative
    Filters*2, Movie*3

    *1 Portrait, Smart Shutter*4, Star*5, Handheld
    NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks
    *2 High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect,
    Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background
    Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid,
    Poster Effect
    *3 Standard, Super Slow Motion Movie
    *4 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
    *5 Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse
    Movie
    ・Shooting movies is possible with the movie button
    Continuous ShootingSpeed Approx. 12.1 shots/sec. / Approx. 9.4 shots/sec.*
    * From the sixth shot.
    Approx. 5.5 shots/sec.
    Approx. 5.6 shots/sec.
    Number of Shots (CIPA compliant)Approx. 230 shots (when using NB-6LH)
    Eco Mode: Approx. 300 shots (when using NB-6LH)
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original))
    Movies(Video: H.264; Audio: MPEG2 AAC-LC (stereo))
    Recording PixelsStill Images (Large) 12M/4000x3000
    (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112
    (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200
    (Small) 0.3M/640x480
    RAW Images 4000x3000
    Movies[Hybrid Auto]: 1280 x 720
    [Super Slow Motion Movie]: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240
    [Miniature Effect]: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480
    [Other than the above]: 1920 x 1080* / 1280 x 720 /
    640 x 480
    *Frame Rates: 60 / 30 fps
    InterfaceHi-speed USB
    HDMI output
    Analog audio output (stereo)
    Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
    Power SourceBattery Pack NB-6LH
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
    Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)100.2 x 59.0 x 29.0 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14 in.)
    Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 217 g (approx. 7.65 oz.; including the battery pack
    and memory card)
    Approx. 193 g (approx. 6.81 oz.; camera body only)
    Wi-Fi FunctionsStandardsIEEE802.11b/g/n*
    * 2.4 GHz band only
    Transmission MethodsOFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
    DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b)
    Communication ModesInfrastructure mode*1, Ad hoc mode*2
    *1 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
    *2 Wi-Fi Certified IBSS
    Supported Channels1 – 11 (PC2036, PC2061) or 1 – 13 (PC2003)
    Model numbers indicated in parentheses
    SecurityWEP, WPA-PSK (AES/TKIP),
    WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
    See
    (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.