Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS 14MP Digital Camera Review

Canon Digital IXUS 130 is a sleek, smooth and sophisticated IXUS model merging stand-out looks with 14.1 Megapixel sensor and advanced technology. The ultra-slim IXUS 130 delivers intelligent Canon technologies in a striking smooth body. 28mm wide-angle lens, Smart Auto and HD movies make it easy to take stunning shots.

 SPECIAL FEATURES:

·  IMAGE SENSOR Type: 1/2.3 type CCD

·  Effective Pixels: Approx.14.1M

·  IMAGE PROCESSOR Type: DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology

·  Focal Length: 5.0 - 20.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 - 112mm)

·  Zoom: Optical 4x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.7x or 2.1x and Safety Zoom ) . Combined approx. 16x

·  Maximum f/number: f/2.8 - f/5.9

·  Image Stabilisation: Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3-stop

·  FOCUSING Type: TTL

·  AF System/ Points: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF fixed to centre or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track

·  ISO sensitivity: AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

·  SHUTTER Speed: 1 - 1/1500 sec (factory default), 15 - 1/1500 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)

·  LCD MONITOR: 6.8 cm (2.7") PureColor II Touch (TFT), 16:9 aspect ratio, approx. 230,000 dots, Approx. 100% Coverage

·  FLASH Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro

·  Slow Sync Speed: Yes. Fastest speed 1/1500 sec

·  Image Size: (L) 4320 x 3240, (M1) 3456 x 2592, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4320 x 2432. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)

·  Movies: (HD) 1280 x 720, 30fps, (L)640 x 480, 30fps, (M)320 x 240, 30fps

·  Red-Eye Correction: Yes, during shooting and playback

·  MEMORY CARD Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus.

·  Batteries: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L (battery and charger supplied)

·  Battery life: Approx. 230 shots, Approx. 360 min. playback

·  Dimensions (WxHxD): 92.2 x 56.1 x 17.8mm

·  Weight: Approx. 133g (including battery/batteries and memory card)