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November 2011
(83%)
103 Reviews
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Slimmer than past models, Higher resolution with slightly better light sensitivity, GPS radio syncs clock, shows where images are captured on bundled map software, 5x stabilized lens covers 24-120mm equivalent, 1080p video, Camera autofocuses while sho...
Costs US$30 more than predecessor, Slight buzz is audible when zooming during video recording, Full HD video at 24p only, 24mm lens can cause distortion in people pictures, Somewhat soft corners at wide angle, Weak flash (common in compacts), Autofocus...
At first the Canon S100 seems pretty similar to its predecessors. It certainly looks similar, despite the few cosmetic accents that don't appeal to me personally. Its odd color and strange grip put me off at first, but as I continued to use it and fles...
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Published: 2012-01-13, Author: Dan , review by: pdnonline.com
Better design that makes it easier to hold and use than previous models, 1080p HD video with optical zoom and a onetouch direct movie button, builtin GPS for geotagging images, longer, more useful 5x zoom lens with wide angle of 24mm, excellent image qual
Disappointingly slow to use, f/2 aperture only achievable at wide angle, expensive
In short, while the S100 is still a pretty sweet compact camera with excellent image quality, an improved design and a bunch of great new features, its high asking price and disappointingly slow performance make this camera a real head-scratcher. Yes, it'...
Full manual controls and RAW shooting, * Superb feature set for any level of photographer, * Excellent image quality, * 1080p and superslow-motion video modes,
Short battery life, especially when GPS is used, * Sluggish RAW shooting and flash-recycling times
Excellent image quality, 1080p and superslowmotion video modes, Full manual controls and RAW shooting, Superb feature set for any level of photographer,
Sluggish RAW shooting and flashrecycling times, Short battery life, especially when GPS is used,
The Canon PowerShot S100 is just about the most capable compact camera we've seen, and it's packed with features that will please both novices and advanced shooters. Images (click to enlarge) Canon PowerShot S100 Review: A Near-Perfect Pocket Camera...
While the S100 supersedes the S95 in Canon's high-end digital compact lineup and bears a strong family resemblance to the earlier camera, it represents a fairly substantial upgrade rather than a more measured progression. Continuous shooting rates are fa...
Canon's new PowerShot S100 follows in the line of the PowerShot S90 and S95 from the last two years. These slightly more advanced digicams were designed for people with a little more photography and camera knowledge, but with its Smart Auto mode, anyon...
Abstract: Video Review: The Canon PowerShot S100 digital camera has more than just 12.1 megapixels and a DIGIC 5 image processor. It also comes with a built in GPS with image location tagging! Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey take a look at the S100 for Gadget P...
Pocket shooters looking for more of a challenge or advanced photographers who want a capable point-and-shoot will be fans of the S100's capabilities....
Very good photo quality, with at least a full stop advantage over typical compact cameras, Compact metal body, comes in silver and black, Fast F2.05.9, 24 120 mm zoom lens (well, it's fast at one end, at least), Optical image stabilization, High resolution 3inch LCD with very good outdoor and low light visibility, Builtin GPS doesn't have bells and whistles, but gets the job done, Full manual con
Tends to clip highlights (hint: use DR correction), Redeye can be a problem, even with digital reduction turned on, Videos are a bit choppy due to 24 fps frame rate, Below average battery life, Lens on the slow side at telephoto end, ISO fixed at 80 when shutter speed drops below 1 second, Unremarkable burst mode, Flash a bit slow to charge, Can't access memory card slot while using a tripod, Ful
Conclusion The Canon PowerShot S100 is a premium ultra-compact camera that offers a lot more than your typical point-and-shoot. It has a solid, well-built metal body that looks good in black (and okay in silver), and well-placed controls. One of its u...