Specifications (PowerShot SD4000 IS / IXUS 300 HS)

    27-Apr-2010
    6200072200

    Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 10.0 million
    Image Sensor1 / 2.3 - inch type CCD (Total number of pixels : Approx. 10.6 million)
    Lens4.9 (W) - 18.6 (T) mm
    35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) - 105 (T) mm
    f / 2.0 (W) - f / 5.3 (T)
    Zoom MagnificationApprox. 3.8x (Up to approx. 15x in combination with the digital zoom)
    LCD Monitor3.0 TFT LCD color monitor
    Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage approx. 100%
    AF Frame ModeFace AiAF / Center
    Servo AFOn / Off
    Focusing Range
    (from end of lens)
    Auto : 3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W) / 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T)
    Normal : 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity (W) / 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (T)
    Macro : 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W)
    Kids&Pets : 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
    ShutterMechanical shutter and electronic shutter used together
    Shutter Speed1 - 1 / 2500 sec.
    15 - 1 / 2500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
    Image StabilizationLens-shift type
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
    Exposure Compensation+/- 2 stops in 1 / 3-stop increments
    ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity,
    Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    * Red-eye correction / Red-eye reduction / FE lock settings available
    Built-in Flash Range30 cm - 6.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.) (W) / 50 cm - 2.0 m (1.6 - 6.6 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesAuto, Av, Tv, Program AE, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Selftimer), High-speed Burst, Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
    Movie Modes : Standard, Super Slow Motion Movie, Color Accent, Color Swap
    Continuous ShootingNormal : Approx. 3.7 images / sec.
    Low Light : Approx. 6.0 images / sec.
    High-speed Burst : Approx. 8.4 images / sec.
    Self-timerApprox. 10-sec. / Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer
    i-ContrastAuto / Off
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant (version 1.1)
    Data TypeStill images : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movies : MOV (Image data : H.264, Audio data : Linear PCM) (Stereo)
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Still images)
    Large : 3648 x 2736 pixels
    Medium 1 : 2816 x 2112 pixels
    Medium 2 : 2272 x 1704 pixels
    Medium 3 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
    Small : 640 x 480 pixels
    Widescreen : 3648 x 2048 pixels
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Movies)
    1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames / sec.)*1
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.)*1
    320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)*1
    320 x 240 pixels (240 frames / sec.)*2 (Super Slow Motion Movie)
    *1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 frames / sec.
    *2 Actual frame rate is 239.76 frames / sec.
    Compression (Still images)Fine, Normal
    Number of Possible Shots
    (CIPA compliant)
    Approx. 250 images
    Playback FunctionSingle Image, Movie, Magnified Focus, Index, Magnified, Filtered Playback, Slideshow, Scroll Display, Smart Shuffle
    Editing FunctionErase, Protect, My Category, Favorites, Resize, My Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction
    Direct Print TypePictBridge capable
    InterfaceDigital input / output : Hi-Speed USB (mini-B compatible)* HDMI (HDMI mini connector)
    Analog audio output : Stereo*
    Analog video output : NTSC/PAL selectable*
    * Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video
    Communication SettingsMTP, PTP
    PowerBattery Pack NB-6L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
    AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately)
    Operating Temperatures0 - 40 deg C (32 - 104 deg F)
    Operating Humidity10 - 90%
    Dimensions
    (CIPA compliant)
    100.0 x 54.1 x 23.6 mm (3.94 x 2.13 x 0.93 in.)
    Weight
    (CIPA compliant)
    Approx. 175 g (6.17 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card)
    Approx. 150 g (5.23 oz.) (Camera body only)
    See
    (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.