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Canon PowerShot S1 IS

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A remarkable range of functions for those that want more than a point and shootRead more
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Canon's PowerShot S1 IS sports a 10x optical zoom lens plus a gyro-based image stabilisation system. The zoon is powered by an ultrasonic motor (USM) which is fast, quiet and reasonably easy to control. In video mode, where the S1 IS supports VGA capture with sound at 30 frames per second, the zoom switches to its slowest speed so no noise is recorded. Thirteen shooting modes are available through the mode dial, which is divided into the standard Canon Image and Creative zones and includes a custom mode for saving frequently used settings.Read more
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Pros

  • smoother color tones and a more vibrant overall feel
  • the S1 also has conversion capabilities
  • quick and reliable

Cons

  • above the viewfinder
  • is a bit awkwardly placed
  • the light metering and focus setbacks are fairly irksome

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.312x3.984 mm
  • 3 Mpx
  • 2048, 1536 px
  • 3.1
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot S1 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Pros

  • smoother color tones and a more vibrant overall feel
  • the S1 also has conversion capabilities
  • quick and reliable
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • Very good color
  • appropriate saturation
  • good white balance
  • Very good macro performance
  • with good detail
  • Vivid and Neutral color settings

Cons

  • above the viewfinder
  • is a bit awkwardly placed
  • the light metering and focus setbacks are fairly irksome
  • these marketed numbers are often deceiving
  • S1 s automatic ISO is quite limited
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • error warning signal is not disabled by the Mute function
  • S1 IS has no AF-assist light
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card
  • No AF-assist light

Canon PowerShot S1 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2048 x 1536 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot S1 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.21 in
Sensor photo detectors3.0 Mpx
Effective pixels3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2048 x 1536 px
Other resolutions
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Digital zoom3.2 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture3.1
Focal length equiv38 - 380
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range3.94 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.2
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.7 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight13.05 oz
Width4.37 in
Height2.6 in
Depth3.07 in
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Power
Battery life (max)5.5 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • AUTO
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.5 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots114000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • MicroDrive
Storage typesCompact Flash Type I/II
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Published: 12.09.2004
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
4.5

A remarkable range of functions for those that want more than a point and shoot

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 14.09.2004
Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera Review

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Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon PowerShot S1 IS
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Canon's PowerShot S1 IS sports a 10x optical zoom lens plus a gyro-based image stabilisation system. The zoon is powered by an ultrasonic motor (USM) which is fast, quiet and reasonably easy to control. In video mode, where the S1 IS supports VGA capture with sound at 30 frames per second, the zoom switches to its slowest speed so no noise is recorded. Thirteen shooting modes are available through the mode dial, which is divided into the standard Canon Image and Creative zones and includes a custom mode for saving frequently used settings.

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon Powershot S1 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot S1 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

First Look posted 2/28/04Full review posted 3/23/04 Click to take a QTVR tour of the S1 IS The PowerShot S1 IS combines a a 3.2 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, exclusive DIGIC image processor and a fast f/2.8-3.1 image stabilized 10x zoom lens (38-380mm equivalent) into a very compact and lightweight SLR-styled

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review
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DPReview
Published: 13.08.2004
Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review

Announced in February 2004, the PowerShot S1 IS is the long overdue successor to Canon's last 10x Zoom Image Stabilized compact, the (the PowerShot Pro90 IS). It is not only much smaller and lighter, but a lot less expensive - (hardly surprising given the three year gap). Despite the aggressive pricing (the S1 IS is available online for as little as $315) this is a highly specified camera with a feature set that doesn't fall that far short of 'prosumer' models such as the G5 or even the Pro 1. The SLR-like styling and plethora of controls both on-body and in the extensive menu system lets you know this is more than a point and shooter with a big lens. Here's just a few of the key selling points to whet your appetite:

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Cameras - Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Digital Cameras - Canon PowerShot S1 IS Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

IN-DEPTH review of the Canon PowerShot S1 IS digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon Powershot S1 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot S1 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion Canon's PowerShot S1 IS represents a practical and cost-effective alternative to the 8-megapixel high-end consumer digicams dominating the headlines this year. Like its predecessor the Powershot Pro 90IS, the S1 combines a 3-megapixel imager and a 10x image-stabilized optical

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CNET
Published: 07.02.2005
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