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November 2011
(83%)
103 Reviews
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(74%)
44 Reviews
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The editors liked
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
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
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...
Simply stated
The S100 makes shooting photos a pleasure. It's fun to shoot with and the results are excellent. It's honestly fun enough to make you remember to throw it in your pocket—even thought there's a smartphone in there with an 8-megapixel camera
Good stills and video
RAW/JPEG options
Compact and lightweight
Sharp
Fast lens
Very good low-light performance
Fast recycle time
Raw shooting support
Excellent image quality
1080p and superslowmotion video modes
Full manual controls and RAW shooting
Superb feature set for any level of photographer
* Superb feature set for any level of photographer
* Excellent image quality
* 1080p and superslow-motion video modes
See Also
Canon Powershot S100 Is a LowLight Hotshot
Canon's ProGrade PointandShoot Aimed at Serious Shutterbugs
Wish List
Canon PowerShot S90
Nikon's LowLight
WideLens P300 Forgets the RAW
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Fantastic image quality
Fast performance
Tons of manual controls
Upgraded internals from the S95
Front control ring
Small size
GPS
Image quality
Smaller than any other high-end compact
Flexible 5x zoom with bright f2.0 aperture at 24mm
Support for RAW and manual exposures
1080p and slow motion movies
Built-in GPS with optional logging.
The editors didn't like
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
Disappointingly slow to use
F/2 aperture only achievable at wide angle
Expensive
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...
So you've been liberated right? The Canon is fast
Fun
And portable. Then you wake up one day to go apple picking or to go to the beach or you wake up one evening and go to a party—whatever. You bust out your trusty camera. It's dead. Or maybe you charge
Modest battery life
Pricey
Slightly soft default images
LCD is not best in class
No hot shoe
Sluggish RAW shooting and flashrecycling times
Short battery life
Especially when GPS is used
* Sluggish RAW shooting and flash-recycling times
More camera than many need
And perhaps less than pros would demand. Dedicated movie button on backside eliminates one photo control
By combining raw image capture with features such as HD video and GPS tagging, the Canon PowerShot S100 is certainly one of the most highly featured compact cameras we have seen. But the camera isnt all bells and whistles. The new Canon 12.1-million-pixe...
Full manual controls, Lens control ring, Good image quality
So-so battery life, Modest lens reach, GPS function is buried
The Canon PowerShot S100 is a pocket camera that packs an impressively comprehensive array of full manual and auto functionality into its slim 26.7mm depth. And, impressively this doesn’t seem to have adversely affected image quality as the Canon is a
Published: 2011-11-11, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: Canon's PowerShot S100 succeeds the S95, a high performance model that many considered to be the best deal in the ultracompact market. The latest iteration of this popular point-and-shoot offers more refinement than reinvention, but that's hardly a bad th...
Published: 2011-11-11, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: Canon's PowerShot S100 succeeds the S95, a high performance model that many consider to be the best deal in the ultracompact market. The latest iteration of this popular point-and-shoot offers more refinement than reinvention, though that's hardly a bad t...
Great build quality, Responsive GPS system, Superb image quality – particularly when shooting raw, Excellent manual control over settings, Very impressive performance at high ISOs,
Launch price is a little steep, Limited control over the builtin flash, Some features aren't as easily accessible as we'd like
Take into account the superb handling, impressive image quality – particularly at high ISOs – slick, detailed Full HD video, plus a responsive, accurate GPS system, and you have the recipe for a pretty remarkable camera that you can take anywhere.
Excellent build, great design and handling, Settings control rings can be customised, Picture quality up to 800 ISO or even 1600 ISO, Manual mode and RAW mode, 1080p HD video with stereo sound and optical zoom
Edges of the frame aren't as sharp at wideangle settings, Heavy distortion in RAW shots at wideangle settings, Aperture soon drops as you zoom (f/2 for wideangle, f/5.9 for telephoto), Limited battery life (200 photos or less with GPS active)
The Canon PowerShot S100 is a camera that's great to use, with plenty of advanced functions and handling that's sometimes worthy of an SLR. What's more, it takes high-quality pictures and videos. It's just a shame that the lens isn't a little more cons...
Great pictures, biggest zoom in category, more control than S95
Poor close-focusing, very expensive, no hotshoe for viewfinder or extra flash, 200 shots per charge
Excellent pictures, small size, great design, GPS technology and 1080p HD movie are all plus points. Occasional close-focusing issues, a high price and no hotshoe are the only criticisms that we do have. Otherwise the S100 makes good on its promise to ...
Abstract: It’s easy to dismiss Canon’s S100 as just another small little compact amid a vast ocean of choice. You would be seriously mistaken though.Although there are a number of high-end compacts available, none quite match the amount of cool features crammed ...
Abstract: A master of all trades that fits in your jeans pocket. FantasticThe Canon S100 is the company's brand new high end pocket camera, replacing the much-admired S95. In fact, the two look so alike that you might assume Canon have stuffed in a few new features...
