All stock codes associated to this product
SX420ISBK, 3170213, VICSX420ISBK, VIC-SX420ISBK, 4549292059205
PowerShot SX420 IS
Zoom into those special momets with 42x zoom.
The PowerShot SX420 IS camera is packed with advanced Canon technologies that make it easy to capture your best images ever. The camera's powerful 42x Optical Zoom (24-1008mm) and 24mm Wide-Angle lens gives you amazing versatility: you'll capture wide landscapes and zoom in for impressive close-ups you never thought possible - all with bright, clear quality thanks to Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer and Intelligent IS. The 20.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4+ Image Processor help create crisp resolution and beautiful, natural images. Your videos will impress too: simply press the Movie button to record lifelike 720p HD video - even zoom in and out while shooting. Now with WiFi and NFC, you can share those special momnets with ease to your favourite social media websites.
Detailed Features
42x Zoom
The 42x optical zoom allows you to get closer to your subject, reaching 1008mm equivalent at the telephoto end. The 24mm wide-angle lens enables wide range of shooting and capturing beautiful landscapes or great group shots.
Wi-Fi and NFC
Built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC technology helps provide on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos with friends, family and the whole world. Easily post your images to social networking and media sites - Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube™, Flickr®, and Google Drive™ - through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY directly from your PowerShot SX420 IS camera, or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. The camera can also connect directly to both compatible iOS® and Android™ devices, and upload images via the free Canon Camera Connect app without a computer. The PowerShot SX420 IS features a dedicated Wi-Fi connect button, to make sharing even easier!
Intelligent Image Stabilization
The latest advancement in Canon Optical Image Stabilization technology, Intelligent IS automatically analyses camera movement and applies the best image stabilisation method for the shooting situation. This feature works when shooting still shots as well as video. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make the most effective IS settings to prevent blur.
Smart Auto
Smart Auto automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and subject, providing a simple way to get high quality images in all situations. Detected scenes are analysed using a variety of presents that allow the camera to choose optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether shooting stills or video.
DiG!C 4+ Processor
The camera is equipped with Canon’s fast processor, the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor, which makes several important advancements to image quality both in stills and video. Improved light sensitivity allows for high resolution with less noise when shooting in dark conditions, and Dynamic IS now detects and compensates for tilt and parallel movement (shift blur) to create video that’s exceptionally free of distortion.
HD Movies
Bring your memories to life as you experience your videos on High Definition. The PowerShot SX420 IS camera lets you record highly detailed 720p HD video at up to 25 frames per second with clear sound. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot high definition video whenever you want, right from your compact digital camera.The high quality resolution and MP4 audio recording will make your audience feel like they were there with you all along.
Type
1/2.3 type CCDEffective Pixels
Approx. 20.0M (8)Effective / Total Pixels
Approx. 20.5MColour Filter Type
Primary ColourType
DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technologyFocal Length
4.3 – 180.6 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 1008 mm)Zoom
Optical 42xZoomPlus 84xDigital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x (1))Combined approx. 164xMaximum f/number
f/3.5 - f/6.6Construction
12 elements in 11 groups (3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)Image Stabilisation
Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop (7). Intelligent IS plus Enhanced Dynamic ISType
TTLAF System/ Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)AF Modes
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE (4), Tracking AFAF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)AF Assist Beam
YesClosest Focusing Distance
0 cm (W) from front of lens in MacroMetering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correctionISO sensitivity
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Speed
1 – 1/4000 s (factory default)
15 – 1/4000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)Type
TTLSettings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
Multi-area WB correction available in Smart AutoType
sRGBMonitor
7.5 cm (3.0”) TFT, approx. 230,000 dotsCoverage
Approx. 100%Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCDModes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow SynchroSlow Sync Speed
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sRed-Eye Reduction
YesFlash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash ExposureBuilt-in Flash Range
50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 1.4 m – 2.7 m (T)External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2Modes
Smart
Auto (32 scenes detected), Program AE, Live View Control, Portrait,
Face Self-Timer, Low Light (5.0MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect,
Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks,
Long ShutterModes in Movie
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), Program AE, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, FireworksPhoto Effects
My
Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White,
Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid
Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)Drive modes
Single, Continuous, Self-TimerContinuous Shooting
Approx. 0.5 shots/s
Low Light Mode (5.0 MP): Approx. 2.2 shots/s
(all speeds are until memory card becomes full) (2) (3)Image Size
4:3 - (L) 5152 x 3864, (M) 2560 x 1920, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480
16:9 - (L) 5152 x 2896, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360
3:2 - (L) 5152 x 3432, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424
1:1 - (L) 3856 x 3856, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480
Resize in playback (M2)Compression
Superfine, FineMovies
(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Miniature Effect (HD) 5 fps, 2.5 fps, 1.25 fps
Miniature Effect (L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fpsMovie Length
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s (5)
(L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour (3)Still Image Type
JPEG
compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera
File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliantMovies
MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridgePictBridge
Yes (via USB or Wireless LAN)GPS
GPS via mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playbackIntelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes, with Auto RotateHistogram
Yes, during playbackPlayback zoom
Approx. 2x – 10xSelf Timer
Approx. 2, 10 s or CustomMenu Languages
English,
German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian,
Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese,
Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian,
Vietnamese, HebrewComputer
Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)Other
A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)Computer/Other
Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support (6)Type
SD, SDHC, SDXCPC & Macintosh
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 (9)
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11Other
CameraWindow DC
Map Utility
Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devicesBatteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH (NB-11LH battery and charger supplied)Battery life
Approx. 195 shots
Eco mode approx. 260 shots
Approx. 300 min playbackCases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-950
PowerShot Accessory OrganizerFlash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery Charger CB-2LFE
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L/ NB-11LHOther
Canon AV cable AVC-DC400
Interface Cable IFC-400PCUOperating Environment
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidityDimensions (WxHxD)
104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1 mmWeight
Approx. 325 g (including battery and memory card)PowerShot SX420 IS
All
data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA
Standards) except where indicated.Subject to change without notice.(1)
Depending on the image size selected.(2) Under conditions where the
flash does not fire.(3) Depending on memory card speed / capacity /
compression setting.(4) Some settings limit availability.(5) The
following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time:
(HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed
Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.(6) Wi-Fi
use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support
varies by device and region. For more information visit
www.canon-europe.com/wirelesscompacts(7) Values at maximum optical focal
length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent)
are measured at 350 mm.(8) Image processing may cause a decrease in the
number of pixels.(9) Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in
Windows 10 Desktop Mode only