The firm Canon has released new camera Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. A bridge camera pointing up super optical zoom up to 30x a compact design with an ergonomic handle and 1 6 MegaPixel resolution incorporating Intelligent IS technology that analyzes the scene and automatically adjusts the stabilization mode both for pictures and for record videos in HD . The new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS will be available in stores next August for about 220 euros (price to be confirmed). Here we present all the features of this new compact camera from Canon.
Lens and focus
The new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS features a versatile lens. Your lens incorporates a super zoom of 30 increases which results in a large range that extends from 24mm up to 720mm. This specification is quite useful to users of the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS as it may take photographs so both wide angles at 24 mm, as in telephoto mode, reaching 720 mm focal length.
And is that one of the main advantages of the lens of the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is its 30x optical zoom . The optical zoom has the main advantage that offers a realistic approach to the subject or object we are trying to photograph unlike digital zoom simply enlarges the center portion of the image, cutting margins. And with this 30x zoom the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS also incorporates role ZoomPlus scene will increase up to 60 times.
The lenses that have a large range as that of the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS are particularly bright. Specifically this has a minimum aperture of f / 3.4 to 24 mm focal length and f / 5.8 to 720 mm. This will allow us to take pictures in low light conditions; however, we must be vigilant not to shake, as well as all elements of the scene out focused.
Regarding his approach, that of the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is TTL and has two types of auto focus. One who reaches 9 points with automatic face detection, and the other in a single fixed point in the center of the image. This new compact Canon PowerShot SX400 IS we find four modes of auto focus, the “Single frame”, “Serial”, “AF / AE Servo” and “With follow”.
What certainly characterizes the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is its Optical Image Stabilizer signature Canon noteworthy for the Intelligent IS technology that automatically adjusts the stabilization mode adapting to eight different scenes.
Sensor and image processor
The sensor of the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is the CCD 1/2, type 3 inches and offers a resolution of 16 MegaPixel which will give us a good picture quality will be worth us both to display the pictures properly on any screen and for to print the photographs in a more than acceptable rate Poster measures.
As for the image processor of the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is the type DIGIC 4 + incorporating ISAPS technology. Both the sensor and the image processor we award a greater flexibility in taking pictures or video recording without light variations affect the end result.
Functions and shooting modes
As far as photographs are concerned, the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS incorporates a number of features and shooting modes that will be very useful when selecting camera settings for the scene you want to portray. However, if we want to not think, we can choose the Smart Auto mode that detects 32 scenes shot among the best suited to those who want to portray. Other shooting modes, apart from the most basic such as Portrait Mode or Self-timer mode with face detection, highlight a number of very original shooting modes that will enhance our creativity. We discussed ways that give us some effects such as the Fish Eye, Miniature, Monochrome, or the Toy Camera. Notably, in the way RAFAG to the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS achieves a speed of 0.8 frames per second.
When do video the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS also supports multiple modes, including the already mentioned Smart Auto will select between 21 different scenes automatically detected to choose the one that best suits our needs then. Otherwise also find modes like Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow and Fireworks.
The files resulting from taking screenshots and recording videos are archived but not alarming recorded a loss of quality. As for the pictures, compression is in JPEG format and can choose between different aspect ratios such as 4:3, 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1. Moreover, we can choose in each the size of image that can be resulting Maximum, Large, Medium or Small. As for recording video , the resulting file is in MOV format and also can decide between burn HD quality with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 25 frames per second , or store with a lower resolution of 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second.
Design and Display
The new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS has a very ergonomic and lightweight design, weighing only 313 grams with battery and memory included. Those of Canon have decided to put a touch of color offering it in both color and black red. Its dimensions 104.4 x 69.1 x 80.1 mm, make the new Canon PowerShot SX400 from a compact camera very comfortable to carry, either around the neck or kept in a holster. One of the qualities of this camera is that it takes a very similar to DSLR cameras design that is why, despite being light, has a handle for easy gripping equipment when taking photos and videos.
Its display type is LCD and measures 7.5 inches , that is, 3 inches , with a resolution of up to 230 000 points . We can adjust the brightness of the same through the five levels we find in the internal menu of the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS.
At the top of the camera we find the built-in flash, if we decided not to use an external one. The Canon PowerShot SX400 IS allows use at a speed of 1/6000 seconds and also features face detection and an intelligent way to automatically determine exposure.
Connectivity and autonomy
The new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS has a pretty basic connectivity to what we are used to today. It can connect to your computer with its c onnector digital high-speed USB. Moreover, we can connect the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS to a larger screen to see the contents of it with its output audio and video PAL / NTSC type. The Canon PowerShot SX400 IS accepts memory cards of different types such as SD, SDHC and SDXC.
As for your battery, the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS is lithium and, according to Canon, lasts about a 190 shots. However, the Canon PowerShot SX400 IS also features a power saving mode in which the camera can hold up to 260 shots and 300 minutes of playback without connecting to the mains.
Reviews
The Canon PowerShot SX400 IS stands out as an affordable compact camera, easy to handle as well as its 30x zoom that covers a wide focal range. The versatility of its autofocus system and the wide v ariety of shooting modes and creative filters like Fisheye and Monochrome is one of the features that have attracted the attention of users. We can purchase the new Canon PowerShot SX400 IS the month of August for about 220 euros.
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS