The Canon IXY 420F incorporates an advanced Smart AUTO feature that detects and automatically applies optimal camera settings based on shooting conditions. The feature has been enhanced to newly include Face ID, a function that allows users to register on the camera the face, name and birthday of subjects. Face ID enables the camera to detect and prioritize the pre-registered faces during shooting, even from within large groups, automatically adjusting focus and brightness. When the camera recognizes the subject as a child, it will automatically switch on Servo AF to deliver proper focus and exposure. For infants, the camera will automatically disable the flash and adjust exposure, making possible natural imaging expression without disturbing the subject.

The 420F features Intelligent IS, which automatically selects optimal image stabilization settings based on the shooting situation, such as during normal conditions, macro shooting, and when using a tripod. By combining Smart AUTO, which newly includes Face ID, with Intelligent IS, the camera is capable of automatically detecting and applying the ideal camera and image processing settings based on up to 205 different shooting situations.

Employing a wireless transfer function, the new IXY 420F enables users to send captured images and video directly to smartphone devices, computers and other Canon products that support Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing images and video to be shared easily via e-mail, social networking sites (SNS) and video-sharing sites.

The IXY 420F incorporates Canon’s newest high-performance image processor, DIGIC 5. Compared with DIGIC 4, the new processor processes approximately four times the amount of information at approximately six times the processing speed, and delivers a one-fourth^* reduction in the occurrence of noise. Supporting Canon’s HS System, DIGIC 5, combined with a 16.1-megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor offering low-noise performance, delivers minimal blur and reduced noise, even when shooting in low-light conditions, such as night scenes or indoor settings, without using a flash or tripod.

Equipped with a 3.2-inch Wide Touch Panel that supports Touch Shutter, the IXY 420F allows users to determine the ideal timing in which to capture a photo simply by touching the viewing monitor.

* When shooting at ISO1600. Equivalent to the level of noise generated by the previous model at ISO400 (based on Canon measurement methods)