Over many years of camera development, Canon has collected a huge volume of photographic data and made extensive statistical analyses of the correlation between focal length and zoom settings, and surrounding brightness and subject-to-camera distance. Based on this data, Canon developed iSAPS (intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology, which envisages the scene to be photographed and selects optimal settings of key functions.

As the user prepares to take a picture, iSAPS estimates the subject-to-camera distance based on the focal length, zoom position and surrounding brightness. It also estimates the camera-to-subject distance by factoring in parameters based on previous shots. iSAPS High Speed AF predicts in advance the focus position based on previously analyzed scenes. Since a correction of the pre-estimated position is all that's needed at the time of actual shooting, less time is required for focusing. iSAPS Intelligent AE/AWB applies optimal algorithms for each shot according to the shooting mode selected by the user, assuring fewer mistakes thanks to more precise exposure and white balance commensurate with the selected mode and surrounding environment.