SH-21

12.5X optical zoom & touchscreen panel - High-sensitivity model ideal for nightscape and backlit shooting.

The SH-21 is a stylish compact digital camera incorporating a 12.5X optical zoom lens, a 16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and an easy-to-use touchscreen panel. It is an all-in-one model that's great in any situation - from indoor to landscape shooting.

16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor that is especially effective in nightscape and backlit shooting

A 12.5X zoom lens with a range from 24mm wide angle to 300mm telephoto lets you capture the scenes you want in a variety of dynamic compositions. The 16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor is especially effective in nightscape or backlit shooting, while the high-performance DUAL IS image stabilization ensures stable, rock-solid telephoto imaging free from camera shake.

  • * 35mm camera equivalent

16-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor that is especially effective in nightscape and backlit shooting

Easy operation with touchscreen panel

The 3.0-inch touchscreen monitor provides intuitive fingertip control. The touchscreen panel also lets you control the Live Guide function, which enables you to adjust the "brightness", "hue" and "vividness" while observing the result on the monitor screen.

Touch live guide
Touch live guide
In the iAUTO mode, the "brightness", "hue" and "vividness" can be easily fine-tuned by touching the guide bar while observing the image.

Touch shutter
Touch shutter
Touching the image of the desired subject causes the camera to focus on it and release the shutter automatically.

Face selection/auto tracking
Face selection/auto tracking
Touching the image of the desired subject makes it possible to select the subject to be focused on or lock on the subject for automatic tracking.

Full HD movie recording for ultra-realistic, high-quality imaging with impressive presence

Taking advantage of full HD movie recording has never been easier thanks to the Multi-motion movie image stabilization that compensates for even the slightest camera shake - even that produced by breathing or walking. You can start recording with a simple press of the MOVIE button, so you will never miss a chance to capture an exciting scene.

Various functions

  • * Movie recording time per file is limited to 29 minutes. The maximum recordable size of each movie file is 4 GB.

Various functions

  • "HDR backlight correction" for shooting pictures with optimized gradations
  • "Retroactive imaging" that automatically records the movie of the period before and after shutter release
  • "Magic Filters" to enable easy special-effects shooting in a variety of styles
  • "3D photo mode" for easy 3D photography*1
  • "Handheld nightscape mode" for blur-free nightscape shooting without using tripod
  • "Single-pan panorama shooting" for easy 360°panorama shooting
  • "iAUTO" to automatically select the optimum camera mode for the subject at which the camera is pointed
  • "Auto-tracking AF (autofocusing)"*2 to capture a moving subject
  • "Beauty mode"*3 that enhances skin texture to make it smoother and more beautiful
  • "Beauty Make" for enlarging eyes or making pupils shinier after shooting
  • "SAT" for more natural-looking images similar to what you see with the naked-eye
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC card compatibility
  • "Pet mode" capable of detecting up to 10 dog and/or cat faces
  • "Eye-Fi card compatibility"*4 for wireless storing/sharing of pictures
  • HDMI output and HDMI control*5
  • "Photosurfing"*6 for convenient playback of pictures inside the camera
  • *1 3D photos cannot be displayed on this camera.
  • *2 Tracking may not be possible in some cases depending on the subject and environment.
  • *3 Image size after correction is limited to 5 MB.
  • *4 For details and precautions on the use of the Eye-Fi card, visit http://uk.eye.fi/.
  • *5 Limited to equipment compliant with the HDMI (CEC) and later standards.
  • *6 Some search functions require data write-back from [ib].
  • * The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
  • * Product availability depends on sales areas.
  • * Color availability depends on sales areas.

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