The PowerShot SX600 HS, with a slim-body design measuring approximately 26.0 mm thick, packs a 25-450 mm (35 mm film equivalent) f/3.8-f/6.9 18x optical zoom lens that, through Progressive Fine Zoom technology, extends the camera’s zoom range to approximately 36x through digital magnification while maintaining a high level of image resolution. The camera’s lens employs a lens shift-type image stabilizer and includes one UD lens element and two aspherical lenses that effectively correct for chromatic and other aberrations.

The SX600 HS incorporates the newly developed DIGIC 4+ image processor, which realizes up to a 20 percent improvement in processing performance and up to a 60 percent reduction in processing time during high-sensitivity shooting. It also features a Creative Shot mode and includes a Mobile Device Connect Button to easily connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet device.