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PowerShot SX170 IS

PowerShot SX170 IS

PowerShot SX170 IS

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Marketed August 2013

The PowerShot SX170 IS incorporates a 16x optical zoom lens (28-448 mm,* f/3.5-f/5.9) that, through digital ZoomPlus technology, makes possible an extended zoom range of approximately 32x while maintaining high image clarity.
The camera employs a lithium ion battery that contributes to its compact, lightweight design as well as long battery life. Smart AUTO helps ensure the best images possible by applying optimal settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations while Intelligent IS provides optical image stabilization based on shooting circumstances.

* 35 mm film equivalent.

Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 16 million pixels
Lens Focal Length 16x zoom: 5.0 (W) — 80.0 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) — 448 (T) mm)
Aperture f/number f/3.5 — f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 — f/8.0 (T)
AV mode available values* f/3.5, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/5.9, f/6.3, f/7.1, f/8.0

* Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.

Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines) 108.0 x 71.0 x 43.9 mm (4.25 x 2.79 x 1.73 in.)
Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 251 g (approx. 8.85 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card)
Approx. 228 g (approx. 8.04 oz.; camera body only)