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FAQ and troubleshooting

How many images can I record on a memory card?

Content Id: 8200295600


Still Image

Recording PixelsImage QualitySingle Image
Data Size
(Approx. KB)
Recordable Images / Memory Card
32MB
(Supplied)
2 GB8 GB
(Large)
15M * / 4416 x 3312
Superfine634843061227
Fine375975162063
Normal17971610594234
(Medium 1)
9M / 3456 x 2592
Superfine388874991996
Fine2302128413364
Normal11002617076822
(Medium 2)
5M / 2592 x 1944
Superfine2503117673069
Fine13952013655457
Normal69541267210679
(Medium 3)
2M / 1600 x 1200
Superfine10022918627442
Fine55852323512927
Normal27899614624562
(Small)
0.3M / 640 x 480
Superfine249111683027291
Fine1501711024540937
Normal842701536861406
(Widescreen)
4416 x 2480
Superfine475354091637
Fine2814106902759
Normal13452113965581

The values in the table are according to guidelines set by Canon. The values may change depending on the subject, memory card, and camera settings.

* The value has been rounded up to two significant figures (CIPA guideline standard).


Movie

Image Quality
(Frame Rate)
Shooting Time
32MB
(Supplied)
2 GB8 GB
640 x 480 pixels,
30 frames / sec.
22 sec.23 min. 49 sec.1 hr. 35min. 11 sec.
320 x 240 pixels,
30 frames / sec.
1 min. 12 sec.1 hr. 13 min. 10 sec.4 hrs. 52 min. 24 sec.

Based on Canon's testing standards.
Max. clip length is approx. 1 hour. Recording also stops when the file size reaches 4 GB.
Depending on the memory card, recording may stop even if the max. clip length has not been reached. Use of SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards is recommended.
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