| Type | 1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 12.1M |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
| Focal Length | 4.3 – 21.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 120 mm) |
| Zoom | Optical 5x. Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom¹). Combined Approx. 20x |
| Maximum f/number | f/2.7 – f/5.9 |
| Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups (3 double sided aspherical lenses (including 1 UA lens),and 1 single sided aspherical lens (including 1 UA lens) |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 4-stop. Dynamic IS (in Movie) |
| Focusing | TTL |
| AF System/ Points | AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF Modes | Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF |
| AF Point Selection | Size (Normal, Small) |
| AF Lock | On/Off Selectable |
| AF Assist Beam | Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 3 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
| Metering modes | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock | On/Off Selectable |
| ISO sensitivity* | AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Shutter Speed | 1 – 1/2000 sec. (factory default)
15 – 1/2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode) |
| White Balance Settings | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| LCD Monitor | 6.7 cm (2.7”) PureColor II G LCD (TFT), Approx. 230,000 dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness | Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Slow Sync Speed | Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 50 cm – 3.5 m (W) / 90cm – 2.0 m (T) |
| File Types | JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Memory Card | SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus |
| PC & Macintosh | Windows 7/ Vista SP1-2/ XP SP3
Mac OS X v10.5 – 10.6 |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-4L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life | Approx. 220 shots¹
Approx. 330 min. playback |
| A/C Power Supply | Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 |
| Cases / Straps Accessories | Soft Leather Case DCC-1200, IXUS Metal or Leather Strap |
| Waterproof / Weatherproof Case | Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC41
Waterproof Case (3m) WP-DC320L
Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 |
