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 it’s 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.
Canon S100 has a lighter and slimmer body, weighting just 198 gms. The grip in this compact camera is also good, it has a rubberised grip on the back side of the camera. Some of the additions that this camera bring include High ISO NR settings (Low, Standard, High), Sport AE Point, Wind Filter (on/off) and Power IS for movies. You can also customize the ring function button. The TFT colour LCD got a wide viewing angle.
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 S100’s new intelligent IS system features 7 stabilisation modes which are automatically set by the camera depending on the scene you’re 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 camera’s time from GPS. Included in the box is Map Utility software so that you can track where you’ve 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
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