Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera

Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together... Read More

Canon's PowerShot S50 is the company's first 5 megapixel digital camera and features a high-resolution 3x f/2.8 optical zoom lens together with a compact, black brushed aluminum alloy exterior. In addition, the S50 includes Canon's exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor with iSAPS technology to provide enhanced image quality, increased processing speed and improved camera features including a 9-Point AiAF autofocus system for faster and easier focusing; 9-position White Balance; selectable metering modes for precise exposure in almost any shooting condition; selectable Second-Curtain sync flash; an improved Movie Mode that captures clips up to 3 minutes apiece with sound; and Direct Print capabilities with Canon's Card Printer CP-100 dye-sublimation printer and several Canon Bubble Jet Direct printers. Minimize

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Manufacturer: Canon

Product MPN
MPN	S50
Key Features
Camera Type	Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution	5.3 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size	1.8 in.
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	4.1x
Weight	0.57 lb.
Lens
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom	3x
35mm Zoom Lens	35 - 105 mm
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range	19.69 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t)
Macro Focus Range	3.93 in. (w) / 11.81 - 19.69 in. (t)
Focal Length	7.1 - 21.3 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Camera Resolution	5.3 Megapixel
Image Resolutions	640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video
Video Resolutions	320 x 240 • 160 x 120
Video Speed	15 fps
Max Movie Length	180 Seconds
Video Format	AVI
Exposure Control
Aperture Range	f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/1500 sec
White Balance	Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Frames Per Second	2 Frames
Storage
Memory Type	CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Modes	Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Compression Type	JPEG • Raw Image
File Size (High Res.)	6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)	0.27 MB (about 474 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds	Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type	Built-In
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder	Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type	USB
Video Interface	Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type	Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life	210 Images
Included Features
Self Timer	2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone	With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker	With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions
Width	4.4 in.
Depth	2.28 in.
Height	1.65 in.
Weight	0.57 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Canon PowerShot
Included Accessories	Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter
UPC	013803024487

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By: Howard_Creech

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Mar 18, 2003

The New Powershot S50 Canons first five megapixel Digital Camera

Author's Rating:

Pros: Compact size, 5 megapixel resolution, ease of use, and lots of creative photography options

Cons: No provision for add-on lenses or filters

Bottom Line:
The S50 offers compact size, most of the advanced features of the superb Powershot G3, and excellent five megapixel images. Read More

By: donfucious
Jun 21, 2005

A Great Camera For a Great Price

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great pictures. Sturdy. Nice-sized viewfinder. Intuitive software included. OK battery life.

Cons: Slow cardwriting. Flimsy-feeling lens cover. Sometimes slow shutter.

Bottom Line:
Do your research first, but definitely don't pass over the S50 or ANY Canon digital cameras. They're worth a looksee. Read More

By: lawman67
Nov 7, 2003

G5 - Lite

Author's Rating:

Pros: Small, light, full creative controls, exceptional images

Cons: No (official) method to attach auxiliary lenses, no hot shoe, slow lens

Bottom Line:
I do not feel in any way limited when I put down my Nikon SLR and pick up the S50, which essentially sums up this camera. Read More

By: green-z
Apr 1, 2003

This 5MP Cam is Five Stars

Author's Rating:

Pros: Solid all metal compact body; Quality Canon lens; Easy to use.

Cons: Expensive. 5MP is probably overkill for most users.

Bottom Line:
If you have an older digital camera, or if you are looking for your first one, this is a great choice under $499. Read More

By: rebbi
Jun 29, 2003

A gem of a digicam: pro features in a point-n-shoot body!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Superb image quality, good focusing system, versatile manual controls, small size, quality construction.

Cons: No battery strength indicator, quirky menu controller, fussy macro function, delicate LCD surface.

Bottom Line:
This is an excellent choice if you want portability, wonderful image quality, solid construction, and operating flexibility. I am delighted with my S50! Read More

By: stephenlac
Apr 11, 2004

Durable, Quality Pictures, Easy to Use

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Pros: Excellent picture quality, ease of use, compact size, durable, custom function, inexpensive waterproof housing

Cons: Flash power and red-eye, purple ghosting of high-contrast borders, noise at higher ISO settings

Bottom Line:
I would buy this camera again if I lose it. It is a great, solid, trustworthy camera. Read More

By: bergzy
Dec 26, 2003

The Canon S50 hits its target straight as a Bullet

Author's Rating:

Pros: Simple use with a huge list of options for gadget junkies.

Cons: Unable to change lens (my little joke...read review).

Bottom Line:
i would recommend this camera for those who want the ease of a point and shoot with the need of professional options when the time arose. Read More

By: pjpinion71
Jun 4, 2004

Canon Powershot S50 Digital Camera

Author's Rating:

Pros: 5MP resolution, tons of options, very easy to use, compact size, 12X total zoom.

Cons: No option for add-on lenses or filters, weak flash

Bottom Line:
This camera has excellent picture quality and a vast amount of features. It's sells for a very reasonable price when you take into consideration the features it offers. Read More

By: micromaloney
Apr 26, 2003