16x optical zoom, 28mm

wide Canon lens

Get closer to all the family action with a Canon 16x optical zoom

that lets you capture every occasion in superb detail up to

32x closer with ZoomPlus The 28mm wide-angle lens

captures impressive landscapes and fits everyone in

the frame for great group shots

16 Megapixels

A 16 Megapixel sensor delivers detailed high-resolution images that

can be printed at very large sizes (A3+) or cropped to achieve the

desired composition

Intelligent IS

Keeping photos and videos steady and sharp

is easy  even when shooting at full zoom or

handheld in low light  thanks to intelligent IS

 which automatically adjusts the optical Image

Stabilizer for different types of camera shake

7.5 cm (3.0") LCD; Hints & Tips

A large high quality LCD screen with wide viewing angle allows for easy framing

effortless menu navigation and pleasurable reviewing and playback of the results.

Easy Hints & Tips help you understand your camera and improve your results

Smart Auto (32 scenes)

Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high

quality photos or movies with Smart Auto which

detects the scene and selects the optimal settings

from 32 variables 21 in movie Smart Auto iscompletely automatic all you have to do is point and shoot

HD movies

Effortlessly record high quality HD movies 720pwith stereo

sound and optical zoom with one touch of the dedicated Movie

Record button.Intelligent IS reduces shake for sharper movies

when shooting on the move or using the telephoto end of the zoom

Full Manual control

Expand your creativity and take your photography

to the next level with Full Manual control of shutter

speed and aperture Get as close as 1cm from your

subject to capture beautiful hidden detail in Macro

mode

Eco Mode, Li-ion battery

Eco Mode reduces battery consumption allowing you to capture

more shots from a single charge of the rechargeable CanonLithium-ion battery