You'll want to carry this compact, versatile camera everywhere, because it gives every shooting opportunity the potential to become a beautiful image. The spectacular 16x optical zoom with 28 mm wide-angle lens and optical image stabilizer captures clear, vivid images whether your subject is up close or far away. And with the 16.0-megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 image processor, every detail is precisely rendered for truly impressive image quality. The PowerShot SX160 IS captures breathtakingly realistic 720p HD video in stereo sound with the press of a button. You can zoom while shooting your videos and view them easily later on your HDTV through the HDMI connector. Smart AUTO makes shooting stills and video easy because the camera automatically selects the right settings for 32 predefined shooting situations. Shoot freely and naturally with high speed AF that dramatically increases focus speed so you'll capture every shot you want.