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Product overview
Canon 2092B009 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include megapixel: 8 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.5"; maximum video resolution: 640 x 480 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 2092B009. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: 2092B009. Icecat product 1246013 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Megapixels (approx.) | 8 MP |
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| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.5" |
| Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 6x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Weight | 200 g |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Display | LCD |
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| Screen size | 6.35 cm (2.5") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 115000 pixels |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
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| Memory (RAM) | 16 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | mmc, sd |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC III iSAPS |
Camera, image & video20 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3264 x 1832,3264 x 2448 |
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| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 5.8 - 34.8 mm |
| Combined zoom | 24x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.01 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization, Suppressed |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVI |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Movie |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Lens focal range | f/2.8-f/4.8 |
| Lens system | 9 / 7 |
| Camera shutter speed | 15 – 1/2000 |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) | 35 - 210 mm |
Connections & wireless1 detail
| Interface | USB |
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Power & battery3 details
| Maximum stated battery life | 11 h |
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| Battery type | AA Alkaline / NiMH (NB4-300) |
| Number of batteries supported | 2 |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
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Design & dimensions5 details
| Custom colour | Yes |
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| Product colour | Silver |
| Width | 97.3 mm |
| Depth | 41.9 mm |
| Height | 67 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
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| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4 |
Further product details11 details
| Flash range (wide) | 0.3 - 3.5 m |
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| Flash range (tele) | 0.55 - 2.5 m |
| Maximum memory card size | 4 GB |
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Underwater, Landscape |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Technical features | TWAIN (2000) |
| Digital SLR | No |
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