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Canon Digital Ixus 155, black

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20 megapixel CCD sensor, 10× zoom (24-240 mm), 2.7'' LCD, optical IS, DiG!C 4+, HD video, compact metal body

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The stylish IXUS 155 captures every detail no matter how far away, with 20 megapixels and 10× ultra-wide optical zoom. Smart Auto and Intelligent IS ensure brilliant results every time you point and shoot.
  • Enjoy Canon quality results with a slim, stylish IXUS
  • 20 megapixel resolution for large prints and easy cropping
  • Shoot great group shots with ultra-wide 24mm or zoom in 20× closer without losing quality
  • No more blurred photos or movies thanks to Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS
  • Just point and shoot and let Smart Auto make the most of every shot for you
  • Easy viewing and sharing on 6.8 cm (2.7'') LCD
  • Add your personal touch to photos with Live View Control
  • Instantly capture all the action with HD movies (720p) and movie button
  • Get creative with Miniature, Fish-eye and Toy Camera Effects
  • More shots per battery charge with Eco Mode
Capture fine 20 megapixel detail in IXUS style
Slim, stylish and small enough to take anywhere the IXUS 155 captures superb quality, high resolution, detailed images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping - thanks to a 20 megapixel sensor and a powerful DIGIC 4+ processor, which offers improved speed, performance and functionality for brilliant fast results.

Intelligent IS for sharp results
Whatever you’re shooting your photos and videos will be sharp and detailed - even on the move, at full zoom or in low light – thanks to advanced Intelligent IS. It automatically adjusts the optical Image Stabilizer to the scene using 8 different modes to counteract camera shake and prevent blur.

Great people shots
Enjoy great people shots with Face Detection technology. It can detect multiple faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions.

Get closer, shoot wider
Shoot sweeping landscapes and great group shots with the 24mm ultra-wide angle lens that lets you fit more in the frame. Get nearer to distant subjects using the 10× optical zoom or get even closer without any loss of quality with 20× ZoomPlus.

Effortless point and shoot
Effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and automatically selects the right settings from 32 variables. Press the Auto button to return instantly to Smart Auto from any other mode. Use the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.

Fun and creative effects
Experiment and have fun with creative modes such as Fish-eye Effect, Super Vivid, or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
20
Sensor type
CCD
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
16:9 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
5152 × 3864
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Imaging processor
DiG!C 4+
ISO
100 – 1600
1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter

Lens

Focal length
24 - 240 mm
Optical zoom
10×
Aperture
f/3.0 – 6.9

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Optical Intelligent IS
2.5 stops

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus points
9
Autofocus modes
Single
Continuous
Tracking
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Auto (face detection / 9 point)
Center spot
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Close focus distance
1 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/2000 – 15 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
Smart Auto
Program
Scene
Scene modes
14
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
0.8 fps
Until memory card becomes full

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (2)
Custom

Movie recording

Video resolution
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
Other formats
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
Duration
HD: up to 4GB or 10 minutes
VGA: up to 4GB or 1 hour
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
DPOF
Movie format
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM mono)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
None

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
2.7
Screen dots
230 000
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.5 – 4.0 m (wide)
1.0 – 2.0 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
External flash
Canon HF-DC2
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
miniUSB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
No
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NB-11LH lithium battery
Battery life
230 shots (CIPA)
External power source
ACK-DC90

Body

Materials
Metal body
Weather sealing
None
Color
Black
Height (mm)
56.8
Width (mm)
95.3
Depth (mm)
23.7
Weight (with battery and memory card)
142 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NB-11LH
Battery charger CB-2LFE
Camera strap WS-800
User manual

Product codes

EAN
8714574615578
Manufacturer code
9357B006

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Canon Inc., Shimomaruko 3-chome 30-2, Tokyo, 146-8501, JP
Responsible person in the EU
Canon Europa N.V, Bovenkerkerweg 59, Amstelveen, 1185 XB, NL

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