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Screen size | 1.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
Effective pixels | 5 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 2592 x 1944 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.28 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 5.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 5.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 2592 x 1944 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.1 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 5.3 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 100 |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 1.57 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 4.2 |
Flash modes | Redeye Reduction |
External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 2.0 fps |
Self-timer | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Microphone type | Mono |
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Weight | 8.11 oz |
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Width | 4.49 in |
Height | 1.54 in |
Depth | 2.24 in |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
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Timelapse recording | yes |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | yes |
ISO |
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Maximum image resolution | 2592 x 1944 px |
White balance presets | 7 |
Custom white balance | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
Screen size | 1.8 in |
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Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 118000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Supported video file formats | AVI |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Silver |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 32.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards | CF |
Storage types | Compact Flash Type I/II |
USB version | 1.0 |
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Remote control | yes |
Features & Controls The new wide-angle 3.6x all-glass Canon 5.8-20.7mm zoom has a 28-100mm 35mm equivalent coverage with a maximum aperture of f/2.8-5.3. It features an Ultra high refractive index which makes it thin and compact. The sliding lens cover protects the lens when the
On test, the S60 delivered sharp images with natural-looking colours and moderate contrast and saturation levels. Exposures were positioned to provide an excellent balance between highlights and shadows. Long exposures taken after dark were noise-free at ISO 50 and 100 but noise affected at ISO 400.
Canon PowerShot S60 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 2.8 out of 5 - 2 reviews - photographyreview.com
The perfect travelling companion
On May 19th of this year Canon announced the PowerShot S60, the replacement to the fifteen month old PowerShot S50. Despite the '60' in its name the S60 has the same five megapixel CCD as the S50, this will no doubt be the cause of some confusion for buyers who will assume that it is a six megapixel compact. There are a wide range of differences and improvements with the S60 compared to the older 'S' cameras, here's a summary of changes since the S50:
All Photos © 2004, George Schaub, All Rights Reserved Canon PowerShot S60 Quick Look · 5.0 Megapixels · $499 (Street price) · Canon 3.6x zoom lens Further Information Canon PowerShot S60http://www.usa.canon.com
The 5MP Canon PowerShot S60 is a feature-laden, lighter, and faster replacement for the Canon PowerShot S50. It takes crystal-clear pictures and is an Editors' Choice in the compact class.
Canon Powershot S60 user review.
Detailed review of Canon PowerShot S60, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.