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This time it is even better. The follow up to the S95,Canon PowerShot S100 is a sophisticated pocket-friendly point-and-shoot digital camera that has the power advanced users and enthusiasts need to create standout images. As with other PowerShot cameras,the compact PowerShot S100 incorporates all of the advanced Canon technologies that make capturing superb photos and video as easy as pressing a button. Yet,when its time to get creative,the very same camera in the hands of a skilled photographer can produce stunning images that would be at home in a gallery.
As automatic or manual as you need it to be,the PowerShot S100 is,at once,a pocket camera and a serious photographic tool,impressing even demanding pros. It incorporates the Canon HS SYSTEM,now featuring the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor for enhanced image quality and amazing low-light performance. It has got a high-sensitivity of 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-type CMOS sensor,5x zoom lens with a focal range of 24-140 mm and fast maximum aperture of f/2.0,and a 3.0 inch LCD display with a resolution of 461K dots. It also offers a maximum ISO of 6400 at full resolution,built-in GPS,1080p movie recording at 24fps,full range of manual shooting modes,RAW format support and 9.6fps burst shooting.
We had taken a number of photos in a variety of settings and this camera performed great almost in all scenarios. It really impressed with its low light performance,thanks to its new CMOS sensor. The Canon S100 provides great image quality,with its longer and wider zoom than its predecessor S95. The latest inclusions of DIGIC 5 processor gives this camera an edge over its competitors.
In the video mode,one improvement you will notice is its ability to zoom in and out during video recording. In terms of video performance,the colours were sharp with a good amount of detail and the auto-focus in this camera also works pretty good at keeping up with panning and zooming. The S100s new intelligent IS system features 7 stabilisation modes which are automatically set by the camera depending on the scene youre shooting.
The added feature of GPS in this camera comes handy. The GPS feature options includes On/Off,and GPS Logger (On/Off). Switch GPS on and the camera warns you to monitor battery life. There is also the option to update the cameras time from GPS. Included in the box is Map Utility software so that you can track where youve been. Little disappointed with its battery life,we could shoot 170-200 images in full charge.
Overall,the PowerShot S100 is a well-designed camera which gives you good image quality.
Estimated street price:R26,999
Key FEATUREs
Dimensions: 98.9 x 59.8 x 26.7 mm (W x H x D)
LCD monitor: 3.0-inch TFT colour with wide viewing angle
Image capture type: 12.1 megapixels,1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor
Focal length: 5.2 (W) – 26.0 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 24-120 mm)
Auto & manual focus: 1.2 inch – infinity (W),12 inch – infinity (T)
Maximum aperture: f/2.0 (W) – f/5.9 (T)
Storage media: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards and Eye-Fi
