Canon PowerShot S100
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14 years ago
Canon PowerShot S100 Review
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.
Pros:
- Slim
- but fits well in the hands
- Solid build quality
- Convenient manual control ring
- Great in low light
Cons:
- Price makes it a hard sell
- Reduced battery life
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot S100
Stunning image quality for a conventional compact camera, but shot-to-shot performance and battery life just keep it from top marks
14 years ago
For photographers who like to take control over their cameras the S100 provides a near DSLR-like level of manual control in an easily pocketable 'take-anywhere' camera.
Pros:
- Very good image quality
- especially at low ISO settings
- Well optimized JPEGs
- low contrast detail is well-preserved at low ISO settings
- Automatic fringing/CA correction in JPEGs
- Fast operation
- Bright LCD screen is easy to see in daylight
- Exposure simulation in live-view and accurate live...
Cons:
- Manual focus preview resolution is too low to be useful
- Lack of in-camera alignment of HDR images makes it a much less useful feature than it could be
- Auto ISO is limited to 1600 (wasting two stops of extra ISO sensitivity
- Pop-up flash can be blocked by your finger
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot S100 review
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 consistent performer across a range of...
Pros:
- Full manual controls
- Lens control ring
- Good image quality
Cons:
- So-so battery life
- Modest lens reach
- GPS function is buried
14 years ago
Canon Powershot S100 Review
On evaluating the scores for each of our tests, we found that Canon Powershot S100, dethroned our last year's best performing camera - the Olympus XZ1. This is the best high end compact in the market today. You will never fall short of any features including the battery sipping GPS.
Pros:
- Fast f/2.0 lens
- Great sharpness and image quality
- Great high ISO performance
- RAW support
- Control Ring customisations
Cons:
- High price
- Lower rated battery pack
14 years ago
Absolutely love this camera!!
The S100 is a proficient do-it-all camera with a huge range of features plus GPS which should keep professional photographers happy. Takes excellent photos in all light situations. My canon 7D can now except many rests as the S100 just blitzed it with best holiday photos ever!
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Compact
- Build quality
14 years ago
We make no bones about it. The Canon S100 is a superb camera let down slightly by its battery life that although short, will still get you through the day. Besides the minor stamina problem the Canon S100 excels in both photo and video, and is definitely worth a punt.
Pros:
- For a camera so small, the Powershot S100 takes some cracking photos
- Considering you can fit the thing in the smallest of pockets it isn't half decent
- Images are bright, vivid, full of colour and noise-free
- Great ISO control lets you snap some terrific photos in most lighting conditions.
Cons:
- The price for a dainty camera capable of taking superb photos and recording high quality video comes at a cost to battery life
- The Canon Powershot S100's battery life will wane after just a full days shooting.
14 years ago
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.
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot S100 review
Updating the S95 , the S100 is described by Canon as a "serious compact" and comes in regulation black to prove it. Flat-fronted and pocket sized, with an unobtrusive pop-up flash, it boasts a roughened coating that recalls a DSLR and aids grip in lieu of a proper handgrip.
Pros:
- Full range of manual controls
- SLR-feel construction yet pocket sized proportions
Cons:
- The most expensive compact on test
- unimpressive battery life
14 years ago
Canon PowerShot S100 GPS compact camera
The PowerShot S100 is an excellent camera delivering image quality which exceeded my expectations. This, combined with superb handing, control and features justifies the S100 as a serious shooter, despite its size. It's certainly expensive, but in the right hands it's money well spent. ?
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