Canon IXUS 132
Digital Compact Cameras
Overview
Canon IXUS 132
Superb images, IXUS style with 8x zoom
Combining sleek IXUS styling with simple point and shoot operation, the 16 Megapixel IXUS 132 features an 8x optical zoom with Intelligent IS for sharp detailed photos and HD movies.
- Stylish IXUS in four colours
- Get closer: 8x zoom lens, 28mm wide-angle
- 16 Megapixels capture fine detail
- Intelligent IS for sharp results
- Smart Auto (32 scenes)
- HD movies (720p) with movie button
- 6.8 cm (2.7") LCD
- Fun and creative modes
- Eco mode
16.0 Megapixels
8x optical zoom with wide-angle
Zoom to 16x with great quality
Steady shots in every situation
6.8cm (2.7") LCD
Powerful DIGIC processing
Auto mode with 32-scene detection
720p movies
Instantly capture movies
Optimises people shots
Energy saving for more shots
Stylish IXUS in four colours
The IXUS 132 has a beautiful slim and stylish metal body thats small enough to take everywhere. Available in four stunning colours.
Get closer: 8x zoom lens, 28mm wide-angle
Use the 8x optical zoom to get closer to distant subjects or get even closer with 16x Zoom Plus - an advanced zoom technology with more visible detail and sharpness than conventional digital zoom. Fit more in the frame with 28mm wide-angle for sweeping landscapes and great group shots.
16.0 Megapixels capture fine detail
Capturing all the detail from the genuine Canon lens the 16MP sensor delivers superb quality images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping.
Intelligent IS for sharp results
Intelligent IS combats camera shake to ensure all your photos and videos are sharp and detailed even at full zoom or in low light. It automatically adjusts the optical Image Stabilizer to the scene from multiple modes to prevent blur.
Smart Auto (32 scenes)
Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and automatically selects the optimal settings from 32 variables.
HD movies (720p) with movie button
Instantly record high quality HD movies (720p) with optical zoom by simply pressing the dedicated movie button.
6.8 cm (2.7) LCD
A bright and clear screen (230k dots) lets you frame and view your shots with ease and makes sharing them with friends a pleasure.
Fun and creative modes
Experiment and have fun with a range of creative modes. Use Fish-eye Effect to re-create fish-eye lens distortion, Super Vivid to boost colour saturation, retro Poster and Toy Camera Effects or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models.
Eco mode
Eco mode reduces battery consumption allowing you to capture more shots from a single battery charge.
Product Specification
IMAGE SENSOR
| Type |
1/2.3 type CCD |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 16.0M |
| Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
IMAGE PROCESSOR
| Type |
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
LENS
| Focal Length |
5.0 40.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 224 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical 8x
ZoomPlus 16x
Digital Approx. 4x. (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom). Combined Approx. 32x |
| Maximum f/number |
f/3.2 f/6.9 |
| Construction |
8 elements in 7 groups
(1 double-sided aspherical lens) |
| Image Stabilisation |
Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 2.5-stop. Intelligent IS |
FOCUSING
| Type |
TTL |
| AF System/ Points |
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF Modes |
Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF |
| AF Point Selection |
Size (Normal, Small) |
| AF Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
EXPOSURE CONTROL
| Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
| ISO sensitivity* |
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
SHUTTER
| Speed |
1 1/2000 sec. (factory default)
15 1/2000 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode) |
WHITE BALANCE
| Type |
TTL |
| Settings |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
LCD MONITOR
| Monitor |
6.8 cm (2.7") TFT, Approx. 230,000 dots |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness |
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
FLASH
| Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Slow Sync Speed |
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec |
| Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range |
50cm 3.0 m (W) / 1.3 1.5 m (T) |
| External Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
SHOOTING
| Modes |
Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (4.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist |
| Modes in Movie |
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Fireworks |
| Drive modes |
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full) |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
| Image Size |
4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480
16:9 - (L) 4608 x 2592, (M1) 3264 x 1832, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360
3:2 - (L) 4608 x 3072, (M1) 3264 x 2176, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424
1:1 - (L) 3456 x 3456, (M1) 2448 x 2448, (M2) 1200 x 1200, (S) 480 x 480
Resize in playback (M2, S, XS)
*XS is half the length and width of S |
| Compression |
Superfine, Fine |
| Movies |
(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps
Miniature Effect (HD) 5fps, 2.5fps, 1.25 fps
Miniature Effect (L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps |
| Movie Length |
(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec.
(L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour |
FILE TYPES
| 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 compliant |
| Movies |
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural) ] |
DIRECT PRINT
| Canon Printers |
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) |
| PictBridge |
Yes |
OTHER FEATURES
| Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
| Histogram |
Yes |
| Playback zoom |
Approx. 2x 10x |
| Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom |
| Menu 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 |
INTERFACE
| Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) |
| Other |
A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC) |
MEMORY CARD
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC & Macintosh |
Windows 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
Mac OS X v10.6 10.8 |
SOFTWARE
| Browsing & Printing |
ImageBrowser EX |
| Other |
Camera Window
PhotoStitch |
POWER SOURCE
| Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life |
Approx. 200 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 275 shots
Approx. 300 min. playback |
| A/C Power Supply |
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
ACCESSORIES
| Cases / Straps |
Soft Case DCC-1320 |
| Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
| Other |
Canon AV Cable AVC-DC400 |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Operating Environment |
0 40 C, 10 90% humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
92.9 x 52.4 x 21.6 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 133 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) |
| Zoom |
Depending on the image size selected. |
| Image Stabilisation |
Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm. |
| AF Modes |
Some settings limit availability. |
| Continuous Shooting |
Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
| Movie Length |
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.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
| Battery life |
Using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera (where included), except where indicated. |
- All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
- Subject to change without notice.
- *Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index.
- According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras.
