12x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens The PowerShot SX150 IS features a powerful Genuine Canon 12x Zoom Lens that delivers outstanding optical performance and versatility. The lens starts at 28mm wide-angle and extends to 336mm telephoto (35mm equivalent), giving you tremendous coverage and reach.

Optical Image Stabilizer Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer is a sophisticated system that uses lens-shift technology to correct unwanted camera movement.

14.1 Megapixel Image Sensor A 14.1 Megapixel sensor delivers beautiful photos with fine detail and brilliant color. The high resolution ensure superb image quality even when cropping or making very large prints. Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor The DIGIC 4 processor has ushered in a new level of picture quality and accelerated processing, making possible features such as high-speed continuous shooting, Full HD video and Face Detection Self-Timer. New, more powerful noise reduction algorithms also provide improved low-light capture.

Smart AUTO

Smart AUTO automatically detects scenes by assessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. The camera than makes optimal settings to ensure the best possible image capture, whether you're shooting stills or videos.

Canon HD Video Advantage The PowerShot SX150 IS lets you record spectacularly detailed 720p HD video at 30 frames per second with clear stereo sound.

Intelligent IS Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies the best shake correction method for the shooting situation.

Large 3.0-inch LCD The camera's high-resolution (230,000 dots) 3.0 inch LCD gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing, or showing off your images.

Face Detection Technology The camera will automatically detect the face(s) in a frame to give it optimal focus, exposure, flash (if needed) and white balance. Smart Shutter adds fun and convenience to Face Detection because you can set the camera to release the shutter when someone winks, smiles or even enters the frame.

Best Image Selection Best Image Selection is an easy way to get great results almost every time you take a picture. When you press the shutter release, the camera will rapidly shoot a series of five images, then assess the images for any unwanted facial movements and camera shake. Out of the five images, the camera will select and save the best one.