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ProductCode: canon_sx230hs
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Name: Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 – 392 mm (14×)
ReviewScore: 77
URL: /products/canon/compacts/canon_sx230hs
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: GPS-enabled 12MP compact superzoom with manual controls, 3 inch LCD and 14x(28-392) zoom lens. Users have the option to shoot Super Slow 340 x 240 movies at 240fps and 1080p24 Full HD video. There is also a Movie Digest mode that records a short video clip right before shooting a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a VGA-resolution video. Canon offers an optional waterproof case for this model.Overall, the Canon Powershot SX230 HS has a lot going for it, with an elegant body and consistent performance in key areas like autofocus, zoom, and white balance. In a wide variety of shooting situations, we were able to produce very pleasing photographs without too much hassle, which is the entire point of this class of camera. Even when the going got tough, indoors and at night the Canon continued to produce quality photographs.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: General everyday use, especially when travelling
        NotSoGoodFor: Distortion and chromatic aberration can impact upon image quality in some situations
        Conclusion: The SX230 HS is one of the best-featured cameras in its class, and came out top in our testing for detail reproduction in both good and poor light. High ISO performance is excellent, but lens distortion and chromatic aberration can be problematic in some shooting situations.
    ASIN:
        - B004J3YCGM
        - B004J3X5RE
        - B004J3V7MO
Specs:
    Announced: Feb 7, 2011
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NB-5L rechargeable battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "210"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 3.2 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4x)
    Dimensions: 106 x 62 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 1.3″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: ""
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 3.50 m
    FlashXSyncSpeed: ""
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–392 mm
    Format: H.264
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: Yes (Mini Connector)
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Normal
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F3.1–5.9
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/3200 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec
    NormalFocusRange: ""
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 14×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
    Processor: DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320  x 240 (30, 240 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "77%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 20, 2011"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 461,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: PureColor II TG TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 223 g (0.49 lb / 7.87 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "6"
    Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected