I've had this camera now for 6 months and I have to give it 5 stars for the following:1. Picture quality at 12mp RAW is very good2. Full HD videos3. User controls like one button video recording makes it so convenient and easy to use. A step up from the S95.Where I deduct the stars to make it only a 2 rating:1. Battery consumption is worse than the S95. Even if I turn off the GPS function. You need to bring a spare battery with you. With all the bells and whistles that went into this camera, you'd think Canon would put a higher capacity battery to go with it. Well, maybe to keep it pocket size, they used a smaller form battery. This is where the S95 outperforms the S100.2. Lens error. Seems like this camera has a manufacturing defect. The lens jumps out of its rails and stops working. Many owners have reported this problem. I brought the camera to a service center (here in the Philippines). The shop says that since I got this from Amazon, the warranty doesn't cover it. Duh?! And it's been 4 weeks and still no parts available. Canon should do a recall and honor the warranty wherever in the world I bring it in for servicing.Recommendation. Stay with the S95 or consider another camera. Don't buy this until Canon fixes the lens error problem.
ТерраБот-9XABF
26.11.2012
8/10
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This is an excellent camera. I enjoyed very much this camera. I used for trips, birthday parties, home, street, etc.The way you have to use the function wheel is slighty different from older models. For instance now this camera have an specific button to record movies.It has an amazing function (SCN), that records a movie with all of your prep moments for each photo, and the camera compiles on the fly and you can watch a short movie animating your photos (it is in a lower res but fine)The only con is the built in flash. This a terrible design mistake. If you have your left hand on the flash when it is going to emerge, happens horrible situations. The flash stays in a mid way and doesn't work until you extract manually (!!) and turn off and on again. I used an older model in witch you could even turn off the flash by manually put again inside and turn on taking manually out. Canon need to fix this design error for the future.
Астероид-0MMCQ
19.02.2013
8/10
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I really wanted to like this camera. I love the GPS feature, which is not often found on cameras. I kept hearing about the Sony RX100, but at more than double the price of this camera, I just wasn't sure. Well, after having both in my hands and testing them out, I had to conclude that the Sony took better pictures. Ultimately, that is what matters most. This camera felt sort of cheap after handling the Sony for a while. I will say that the menus are easier to navigate on the Canon, though. The Sony does a much better job in low light conditions as well. However, if you don't have the money to spend, this Canon is a close second.
ХроноГость-9LREX
01.01.2013
10/10
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This camera takes fairly good pictures, almost as good as a entry-level DSLR. I was kind of surprised that there was no way to override the flash (only options are no flash or auto) setting, but it works great all the time.Only cons are battery life, which doesn't seem to last long (I haven't time it, but I don't think it will last more than a couple of hours or 150 shots) and the auto-tracking/auto-scene selection sometimes focus/chooses the wrong subject/scene, so it's probably better to manually select the right scene.The "Blink Detect" is kind of lame because it only displays an icon after you've taken the photo. Since I think most people review the shot right there, you'll obviously notice that somebody blinked, so the feature isn't really telling you something that you didn't know already.
Кронос-5XOFX
07.02.2013
8/10
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I purchased this camera for a travel camera. One that was small yet powerful and took great pictures. Got a great price for it, and believe once I remember to hold my hands to the side, it will be perfect. I gave it a 4 star because the flash is located in an odd spot. My left finger is always holding the camera on top where the flash is. When the flash pops up my finger is in the way and this gets the flash function all spun out. I think it's because I hold my Canon DSLR the same way. Old habits die hard. I just need to remember when using my S100. Other than that, I'm pleased. Oh, and the battery does need to be charged twice the amount of my other camera.
ХроноГость-9UERR
07.04.2012
10/10
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I have loved my Canon F-1 for many years. I took thousands of slides and black and white photos over the years.My first Canon digital camera was the PowerShot 790IS, and I loved it. It finally fell apart, so I had to replace it.I got a new PowerShot ELPH 100HS last summer and loved everything about it EXCEPT the quality of the photos. They were not as sharp as the 790IS. I returned it to Amazon and got the ELPH 50OHS. The quality of the photos were better, but still not as sharp as I wanted them to be.This week I purchased the Canon PowerShot S100, and I LOVE it.Crystal clear photos, which is what I need. Getting used to the functions, but I am a quick learner.The only thing that I like about the 500HS better than the S100 is the high speed burst function. The 500HS will take as many photos as you hold down the shutter. The S100 will only take up to 8 photos at a time.That is not really a deal breaker considering the quality of the photos that I am getting with the S100.I have taken at least 5000 photos with the 500HS, and I could live with quality of the photos if there were no other options.The quality of the photos will always be the bigger factor. I am sure that a small camera like a Leica could take better photos, but that is out of my budget.I don't want to carry a camera as big a DSLR anymore. I carried my Canon F-1 every day for about 15 years, and I just got tired of carrying the camera, film, batteries, lenses, flash, etc.The Canon PowerShot S100 does almost everything that I want it to. I can live with the limitations that I could get from a DSLR.This Canon PowerShot S100 is a keeper for me. Hopefully I won't get the dreaded "lens error" that I have read about from other posts.
Синтрон-7BBKG
22.01.2012
6/10
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Some of the reviews I've read make it sound like you can just put this camera in auto mode and take perfect pictures every time. After using mine for two days I can tell you that it ain't so. It is capable of taking some lovely pictures, with pleasing flesh tones and perfectly balanced lighting. But it can take some stinkers too--out of focus, yellow and overexposed (with flash and incandescent lighting). At times in an indoor setting the screen blurred annoyingly and there was a shutter delay of about 3-4 seconds, by which time the moment had passed. I love the special effects, like fisheye lens and color accent. A good camera for some but not all situations, although if you're a very knowledgable photographer and have taken the time to get familiar with all the settings then you'll probably have better results. Is it worth the money? Maybe, but not for me.I also have to agree with the complaints about battery life. After taking about 80 photos, most with flash, and 5 short videos of 5-30 seconds my battery was pretty much depleted. (Canon says camera should take about 200 photos per charge.) Video quality is generally ok, but I'll definitely stick with my Sony camcorder when I want HD video.Update: After playing with a Canon SX230HS I decided to keep the S100. It has a very solid, comfortable feel--compared to the SX230HS--and I'm getting more comfortable with the various menus and settings. For example, I can now quickly alter the white balance (which you would expect auto white balance mode to do, but it doesn't) and I've learned to use Program mode or Aperature priority mode in most situations. I've already mentioned that I love the in-camera special effects, and the slow-mo video too. Finally, compared to cameras I've had in the past there is remarkably little noise at high ISO settings. Still, for the person who just wants a quick-and-easy point and shoot that takes great photos I think the Nikon Coolpix S8200 is a better choice.
Плазмоид-1OKAR
04.04.2012
8/10
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I have both the S95 and the S100. I see a lot of disappointed reviews in the S100 but I think it's more to do with the fact that there really isn't much of an upgrade from the S95 than lack of quality in the s100. I have taken literally thousands of pictures with each camera, and they are both great. I think the S95 takes certain pictures a bit better than the S100, but also the S100 takes certain pictures better than the S95.The S100 also has the separate video record button which is a nice feature, as well as the GPS feature. The S100 has a slightly better zoom which is also nice.I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 b/c i really was expecting it to be noticeably better than the S95 and it wasn't. But its still a great camera and takes amazing pictures.edit: I should add that i always use the camera in "P-mode". Do not use on Auto mode, it's complete garbage. I have no idea why Canon has this on the camera, it was horrible on the S95 and it's horrible on the S100, and it leads to most of the negative reviews on here when people don't know they shouldn't use it.Also, I almost always take pictures (of people) with the flash on. The only time i don't is when they are facing into bright direct sunlight, or if for whatever reason the flash blows them out. I would say for 90% of my people-pictures though I use the flash, even in daylight. It just makes for a better picture, i couldn't explain why but go ahead and try it, you'll be surprised of the results. If the flash is too bright, sometimes i'll back up a bit, zoom in, and try the same shot again. B/c you are backed up a couple of feet the flash will be less powerful.I typically won't use a flash when shooting scenes without people in it.
ТехноНаблюдатель-5EVSP
24.01.2013
10/10
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I wanted to step up from a very satisfactory experience with Canon's Powershot S3. Several excellent reviews, including David Pogue's led me in this direction rather than a SLR. The result is an amazingly compact and light camera with a very good lens. It has most of the functions available on very expensive cameras. Shooting RAW postpones a lot of the decision making for post-processing. I highly recommend it for anyone not needing the lens performance and flexibility (and inconvenience) of an SLR.My unit was early production (2011), and on a recent cruise broke down with the lens failing to retract. Canon was very responsive about fixing it; it is in for repairs and I miss having it at hand.
Гиперион-0CLID
21.05.2012
10/10
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This is an excellent camera. Don't let the size fool you, it has just about all the features of an entry level DSLR and then some. Full control over ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus, etc. It shoots in JPG, RAW and RAW + JPG, great for those of you who like to post process. It has a ton of nifty modes that I don't use all too often seeing as how it will only give you a jpg version, but I have a fondness for the color select mode (which does work when shooting 1080p video).There are only a few things that I don't like about the camera. First is the battery life; it doesn't last that long. If you're getting this camera it means that you want a pocketable powerhouse or you have a lot of money for a point and shoot that you'll use rarely. If you're the former, make sure you pick up an extra batter or two. I can easily go through 2 a day and was relieved that I had a third so I wouldn't have to stop taking pictures. The second con is that you have to wait for your image to write to the SD card before you can take another. Make sure you pick up a class 10 card; you do NOT want that to be your bottleneck.I've been told that a lot of professional photographers use this as a backup and I can see why. This thing fits in your pocket and you can take it everywhere. The images you get are exceptional and it gives you all the flexibility you need to capture the image. It's an expensive camera for a point and shoot, but its price matches the features. The best camera is the one you have with you. Thanks to Canon, I have this with me all the time.
Эксопилот-9EWVK
16.12.2012
10/10
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the leather is very thick and provide good protection for camera if dropped or it swings into a rock when climbing over/around boulders. I do a lot of hiking and don't like carrying my Canon 60d because it is a pain to take in and out of the case everytime I want to take a picture. the strap is very long. When around my neck the camera hangs at waist level. Both sided of the strap can be adjusted to shorten the strap. there is a screw in the bottom of the case that screws into the camera to hold it in the case and a tripod quick release plate can be screwed into the bottom of that screw, but will probably make it hard to close the snaps on the botttom of the case. Also both of the places that a wrist strap can be attached to my s100 are not covered up so you can leave your existing wrist strap on if desired
Интеллектор-7LVCD
25.01.2013
10/10
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This camera was available from Amazon at Christmas time for a great price. I researched all of the cameras I could find that would act as a point and shoot and also save in RAW format. This one seemed to be head and shoulders above the others, and with the great price offered was certainly the best value available. I have used it moderately so far and am very pleased.I do have one issue - getting used to the flash location where it can pop up on your finger if you hold it in the most comfortable way. I just leave the flash off until i know I am going to need it and then I'm already forewarned not to hold it so I interfere with the flash.I highly recommend this camera.
Гелиос-3MMQL
15.02.2013
10/10
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Our Camera club is over 100 strong with photographers of every level and most of us have purchased a small, quick to access camera to suppplement our larger, regular equipment. I chose this camera bcause I searched for the camera of this size with "the best optics" and was advised that this was the one. I have been very pleased with the results that I get and the sharp accuracy and complete utility of the zoom lens it contains. I have had smaller units before but they were not neraly as good as this one. All of its features deliver the advertised results (FOR ME) and I recommend it highlty
КиберНаблюдатель-6KNHG
31.01.2013
10/10
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Of the pocket digicams available, I like the level of control over the shot the S100 provides and I especially like the available F2.0 apperture at the wide angle (24mm). additionally, for its size, it has a larger than typical sensor which aids low light work.of course, with the S100, one can enjoy full automatic photograpy. With this camera, it is best to stick with snap shots and landscapes, leaving the action shots for your SLR. I have not yet utilized its motion picture capabilites as I consider it primarily my pocket still camera. I have had lots of fun playing with my S100 now for almost two months and carry it everywhere.
Плазмонавт-0UXHS
02.12.2012
8/10
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I am a semi-pro fotog, and have used many pro DSLR cameras. But when tired of carying heavy gears, this S100 point & shoot camera is the only one i need to carry. If you can save a bit more money, it's worth getting this $230 ( s100 ) camera, and you'll never have to upgrade for another 5-8 years, conservatively.I am a Nikon guy. I carry only Nikon gears, but have to vote this Canon S100 (S90, S110) as the best p&s camera i would only carry.Very light, small ( fit in your pants pocket ) and the pix it takes are sharp, even in low light condition the color is very saturated, pleasant. I own both the S90 and S100 ( S100 has a wider zoom, and 1080p video capabilities over the S90 ) Don't let Megapixel and zoom power be the judge of a camera. The end result: the picture quality enhanced to the unforgetable moments frozen in time.
Небулоид-7UZEL
28.12.2012
10/10
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I bought this to take along on a vacation and I'm glad I did. I didn't want to tote an SLR along and this camera did a stellar job. I stuffed it in my pocket when I left the hotel in the morning and went on beach walks, hikes, toured cathedrals and museums, and went to restaurants and it handled it all. The F2.0 lens allowed me to take photos in cathedrals in natural light where flashes weren't allowed and in darkly lit restaurants. Outside, daytime photos were beautiful. Put it on a tripod or flat surface and use the self-timer to get in the picture. I took a few movies too just for fun, but a dedicated vidcam would be a better choice for that.I also got this and it worked well for me:Case Logic TBC-302 FFP Compact Camera Case (Black)
ОмниКод-7GCQB
12.03.2013
10/10
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I couldn't justify the price, at first, but I had Canon PowerShot (I think it was 880) before that my wife broke and was looking for a dissent replacement. I tested Nikon and Panasonic with similar features, and couldn't get used to them. I love the zoom wheel on the front; looks like you are a professional photographer. Very easy to use and the pictures are bright and sharp looking.I do recommend this product to anyone looking for upper quality and ease of use point-and-shoot camera.
Кронос-3PHSX
19.01.2013
10/10
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Bought this for a trip to Germany's Christmas markets, and headed overseas without having used the new camera, so it was a learn-on-the-vacation experience. I didn't even know where the zoom button was (it's perfectly obvious, of course) or how to view my pictures (which I learned a few days into the trip). I'd been relying on my smartphone to take pictures for years, and was pleasantly surprised to see how much better the photos from a dedicated camera are. So my impulse purchase from the Deal of the Day really did turn out to be a "good deal," although I'll confess that I still haven't worked my way through the manual or used all the camera features.
Нейрон-1OHCG
03.04.2013
8/10
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I wanted a small camera with good photo and video quality, this is it.The good:SmallGood photo and video qualityA lot of features including HDRGood and fast pictures in the darkThe bad:Battery life could be better. (I recommend to bay a second battery)Flash pop up: the flash pops up where we usually put our finger. (will be good to have it at the middle of the camera instead of left)Good product
Спектроник-8GKLI
28.03.2012
2/10
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I was leary of buying this camera because of the consistent reviews of lens error, but had faith in Canon because I've always had great luck with their cameras. Well, it happened to me, too! I actually bought it at Best Buy because they had an online discount that I could use buying in-store that was cheaper than everywhere else. I had the camera for only 26 days when I turned it on (last Friday) to take a picture, turned it off, then quickly turned it back on to take another picture and got the infamous lens retraction error. I was extremely upset. Especially since it was the last weekend my grandparents were in town and my cousin was in town as well. I had NO camera to take photos last weekend. Monday I went back to Best Buy with my receipt and prayers to tell them about what happened. Thank goodness I was able to return it within the 30 day period. I made it by one day!! I did NOT exchange it, but bought another Canon camera for half the price.Do NOT buy this camera!! The lens retraction error is a SERIOUS flaw. I am extremely disappointed in Canon that they would manufacture a very expensive point and shoot camera like this with this serious flaw. Did they even test out the new camera?? Another note, the battery life sucks! I got maybe 100 pictures with it being on the auto setting before it died. I barely got 45 photos using the other features/options before the battery died. I even made sure the GPS was off, but did not help sustain battery life.I would give it negative five stars if I could. Scratch this off your list unless you are willing to risk throwing away a $400 camera within a few months....and carrying around an extra battery pack.
Фотон-2HJJF
03.11.2011
6/10
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This camera, in my opinion, isn't nearly as good as the s95. However, it does have its positives, namely its user interface, wide angle lens and aesthetics.A very surprising positive for this item, is the user interface, specifically the button layout on the back of the unit. Canon reduced the total number of buttons and moved them around. Shockingly, I immediately adjusted to the new layout and found it very hard to return the unit, mostly due to the buttons' ease. After years of Canon's old layout, I am still amazed that I adjusted in less than a week to the new layout.The unit also features a rear thumb rest and front grip, combined with a less slick and more textured finish, the unit feels much better in your hand than the s95 ever did.The s100 features a 24mm lens vs. the 28mm lens of the s95. That is a huge improvement in wide angle shooting and creating more life-like scenes.Unfortunately, that's where the good ends on this camera. For me, the biggest issue is the awful white balance of this unit. As we all know, a big selling point of this point and shoot, is the 'bright' f/2.0 aperture lens. The s95 absolutely excels in low light shots, creating nearly 'professional' quality photos. I took a series of low/ambient light shots with both cameras on the same settings, under the same conditions and the results were absolutely night and day. The shots with the s95 came out bright and light, the s100 shots came out orange and dark. With a huge adjustment to the white balance, the s100 shots looked ALMOST as good as the s95 shots. When viewed on a monitor at 100% the shots lost a large amount of clarity and contrast.Canon 'upgraded' the CCD sensor of the s95 to a CMOS sensor. Apparently they've never heard the phrase 'if it's not broken, don't fix it.' Also, if you zoom to 28mm, the aperture goes to f/2.2, which is 'dimmer' than the s95 at 28mm.With these gripes aside, the s100 is still a solid performer. It just isn't an improvement over the s95. The bottom line is that the aesthetic improvements and wide angle lens do not make up for the white balance/darkness issues when shooting in low/ambient light. Canon, you messed up on this one.
Альфа-Юнит-6JXPW
30.12.2012
2/10
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i bought the camera om March this year and it broke this week (December) - after 9 month of use.it seems there is a known problem with the camera.From canon site:"It has been confirmed that some PowerShot S100 digital cameras encounter a lens error caused by a disconnected part inside the camera. This announcement conveys the details of the issue and Canon's service policy for affected cameras. "Affected Products:"Some PowerShot S100 Digital Cameras within the following serial number range:???????????????????????The first and second digits of the camera's serial number are any number from "29" through "41". "Solution:"The products with these phenomena will be inspected and repaired free of charge."
Вояджер-9PIBP
14.03.2013
10/10
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This is a great quality small camera that can easily be stowed in a pocket or purse.Great optics for the size, shoots raw and jpeg.The LCD is large and bright and seems to have very accurate color.The photos I get from this are not as good as the photos I get from my DSLR but then I would not expect them to be.All-in-all this camera exceeds my expectations and is a camera I would carry on vacation or around town for quick photo oportuntieis.
Квазар-2QBHE
03.01.2013
10/10
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Got my camera and it works perfectly and is a very solid build. Haven't had the lens error that other reviewers mentioned. I had to get a 32GB SD card because the one I had (1GB) was getting filled up pretty fast with the HD video. The microphone for the video is very good. The picture view has on-screen histograms - RGB and luminosity! The battery lasts a long time and the wall-unit recharger is much more convenient than AA batteries all the time. The manual is very comprehensive. I haven't noticed the GPS working yet, but maybe that's because it doesn't locate inside buildings? I'm pleased with the purchase and would buy again and have recommended to friends already!
Синтрон-9PQXT
22.02.2013
10/10
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When it first came out, I bought the S95, which I still have and use for work. But then Canon announced the S100 and I wanted it for the wider and longer lens and newer image processor. Then came the S110, which to me was not an improvement. I saw one in the store and it looked cheap. So I grabbed an S100 for $279. I've taken it to New Zealand on vacation and was more than pleased with the pictures it got. I also had my Lumix DMC-GX1 with 3 lenses, but within its zoom range, the S100 was just as good.
Вектрон-0JAMK
06.09.2012
6/10
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I've been playing around with this camera for a few days and whilst I enjoy the control it gives as a pocketable raw shooter.I do have a problem with it, the other night for instance I wanted to use it for taking group pics at a restaurant so I set it to full Auto.Occasionally it would pop the flash and other times it would not, but try as I may I could not get a decent picture with it, I either got blur from no flash or totally overexposed pics with flash.I noticed the camera just could not decide what it was trying to take a picture of, is it a portrait or a sport scene, either way it was having a crisis flipping between scenes and could not focus even with the IR Beam.I tried changing to aperture priority and then shutter priority, nothing seemed to work.So, my thoughts are it's great as a backup for my dslr during daylight, where it excels and useless for the majority of friends and family pics most of which are in low light and may or may not require flash depending on what the camera thinks you are taking a pic of.I'm thinking I'll return it and maybe try something else.
Квазар-6WSJW
14.09.2012
10/10
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This is probably the 5th or 5th Canon pocket Camera I have owned. I had 3 in the old SD series, then moved to the s95 and finally the s100.I never had any problems with any of the cameras and just went through so many because I would upgrade every year or two.Image quality with the s100 is noticeably better than with the s95, particularly in the macro mode. I didn't do millimeter resolution tests or anything, but all I can say is that when I looked at several images I'd shot on a 24' monitor I said "Wow."This camera can be about as simple or complicated as you want it to be depending on whether you shoot in auto or manual modes.Best selling point as afar as I'm concerned is that this is truly a pocket camera. No, it does not take images comparable to a full frame dslr. But it is small and light enough to tuck in a shirt pocket and not even notice it's there.I didn't think I'd care about the GPS feature, but I was wrong. It is quite helpful to help remember where pictures were taken on road trips and vacations so you'll know where to go back.
Вектрон-5QTHF
09.12.2011
4/10
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I was really excited for this camera - there are very few in this market segment, a small compact camera intended for enthusiasts. It has full manual controls and can save images in Raw format.On the plus side, the ergonomics and build quality are excellent. It was lighter than I expected, but still feels very solid, with high quality buttons and switches. The screen is big, bright, and gorgeous.Its ultimate downfall in my mind is image quality. I'm not sure if the lens on mine was bad or whatnot, but both the left and right edges were blurry in pretty much all pictures I took. This includes brain-dead easy things to shoot, like the facade of buildings in sunny conditions outdoors. On top of that, the images seem more noisy than I expected, even at the minimum ISO setting of 80.I've owned several Canon cameras over the last few years and this one is definitely a let-down in my mind. It went back to the store, and for now I'm going to keep my 1.5 year old Elph instead.*** UPDATE *** : The day after I tested the S100, I just borrowed my friend's S95 (the previous model in this line of cameras) and took the exact same test shots again. The facade of a building in the same exact conditions (clear skies, 2 hours before sunset). And I brought along my current compact, a canon SD780. The result was as expected: While not as sharp as a prime lens on an SLR, both the S95 and SD780 were reasonable shots with no obvious blurry sections. When you put them side-by-side with the S100 shots from the day before, the difference is absolutely obvious - the S100 shots look blurry to the point of being awful and almost unusable. This is not just me being a snobby camera nerd - any casual observer could see the difference quite easily.I would love to believe that I had a one-off example of a bad camera, but the DPReview preview of the S100 seems to indicate this problem is much more widespread than that. Get it together, Canon. I have been a fan of your products for many years and have never been this disappointed.
Сириус-1EQMT
18.03.2013
2/10
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Had my first mx410 for all of 10 minutes and it sounded like a gerbil was using one of the exercise wheels inside of it. Returned it and was stupid enough to get another one! Worked great for 3 months printing about 20 pages a day and it's kaput! The printer thinks there is no paper and won't feed the paper in. Thank God I got it at Costco - they happily took it back. Try a brother - their reviews are much better!
Синтрон-4MJUF
14.01.2013
2/10
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I've had several digital cameras and this one is so bewildering I don't even know where to begin. The view screen is so cluttered with data that I can barely see an image through it. The 226 page instruction booklet would baffle an engineer. There must be hundreds of variables to this camera. I bought it on the basis of it taking good images in low light, which it does. But so much gets in the way that I can't imagine getting much satisfaction from it. (NOTE: I spent a good two hours with our neighborhood tekkie and he figured out how to make all the extraneous data disappear from the screen. But don't ask me how he did it.)
Небулоид-0QQBC
23.11.2012
10/10
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This is a sophisticated, pocketable camera. I travel internationally and this is my vade mecum. I never leave home without it. Never. And it's small enough to lend itself to rides in ones pocket which means I will have it when I need it.Pros:Fast lensmulti-function ringmany setting and adjustments (if you want them)smalldurable, metal constructionCons:One-hand grip is not confidence-inspring. The "bumps" on the camera for hand grips could be largerpop-up flash makes it awkward to hold the camera without interfering with it's operationrear thumb wheel could be a little "taller" and the detents more pronouncedI've read many complaints about battery life. I have found the battery life to be on par with other cameras however the discharge curve does drop off dramatically when the battery is near its end.
Нейрон-3NYWG
27.01.2013
8/10
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This camera is very, very good. The image quality is the best I've seen in a point & shoot. The is nearly no noise even at ISO 3200. Plenty of manual options. The main reason I bought this was for its reported video quality, especially it's reported low light quality. It is very good but there can be some "blocking" in dark areas and shadows. The biggest problem with this camera is the damn clicking sound it makes when the auto-focus is adjusting!!! If it wasn't for this issue this camera would be a 5 star +++. Perhaps a firmware update will eventually fix this issue.
Пандорец-1VZSZ
26.01.2013
8/10
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camera is great - I like the extra lens ring and the image quality is top-notch. quality of the camera itself is great, the matted black is great and a lot of people have made comments on this.but it is annoying for most people - mainly because of the flash. The flash pops up right where most people put their finger...I don't mind it myself, but when I give it to other people, it is always a hassle. It is annoying have to tell people to put their finger somewhere else, especially when you need flash.Got this for $250, which is fair price, but could not deal with the flash.
Синтрон-2VSVI
28.01.2012
10/10
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I read the reviews here and else where and it sounds like Canon had a bad run of lenses early on. I haven't seen anything of issue with my camera that was purchased right after the new year. If I do I'll update.Beyond that, what I wanted most was a camera where I could use true manual to control the aperture, exposure time and manually control the focus. Closest I could find before this little beauty was the G series which is in no way a lightweight quick little camera like this. Beyond that the ability to take video was of secondary importance. The ability to use zoom on this one and record in 1080p was really icing on the cake. Finally, the 24mm f/2.0 is fabulous. Oh and with the toggles you can control the f stop easily as well in Manual. The Raw plus jpeg mode is key as well.Frankly for me, the ability to toggle the features and use the front dial to change settings on the fly makes this rig user friendly and highly flexible and adjustable. I was looking for as small as possible with as SLR like ability as possible and I am VERY pleased with this camera.My recommendation.....read the nit picks on the other reviews, if some of the features of the former models are compelling, buy one of them, or buy an S95 for those conditions it does best in. Other than that, make sure you've got a new, new one where they addressed the lens issue, buy a little belt carry case and enjoy the fact that the hardest thing about carrying this camera around is reminding yourself that you've got it with you. In Manual this will do about anything you want in 90-95% of all situations and in P-mode it will do the work for you 75-80% of the time just fine. From my point of view, only reason I'd carry anything else is if I was going to pull out the big gun with the L Lenses. Short of that, this thing is really a dream come true.
КиберНаблюдатель-6CRZN
21.04.2012
10/10
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This camera rocks...that said customer support is worthless. Went big with camera buying the largest storage I could for trip to Europe ( two(2) Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Cards and two(2) extra batteries) So...3K pictures later, I tried to download the pic's to my computer. Every time I followed the directions and every time the camera would indicate "Communications Error". Called the support number (BTW:they don't work weekend) and got the usual: "Did you try another computer?" Yes. "Did you try another cable?" Yes..."We are sorry, but you must send it to a repair facility"Well here is why customer support is worthless. After unloading the pictures via the flash reader on my laptop, I deleted all the pictures on the flash and reinstalled it in the camera. Just for drill, I decided to see if it would work with the USB after deleting all the pictures. BANG! It worked, windows loaded the USB drivers and and it worked like a charm. After a little experimentation, I discovered that the camera communication software stops working somewhere around 1K pictures. Anything more and you get the "Communication Error" message and it doesn't work. So bottom line is the camera is great. Pictures and movies: outstanding. The bad: Without GPS on, very short battery life, with GPS on, very very short battery life (Buy extra batteries $12). Of course, the USB communications doesn't work when you have more than 1K of pictures on a flash drive.Would I buy it again with those limitations? You bet! The Camera Rocks.
ТерраБот-4EFPM
06.03.2013
10/10
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I purchased this Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical to use when on the occasions when I prefer not to take all my heavier DSLR cameras and gear with me when traveling. This is literally a pocket sized camera that fits nicely in a shirt pocket. But don't let it's size fool you. It is a sophisticated camera that shoots RAW as well as JPEG format and takes very fine pictures. I recommend it highly.
Капеллан-6VTPD
24.03.2013
6/10
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This is a good camera, a bit smaller than the SD90 and heavier. Pretty much same settings... but I liked the SD 90 better, which is what I had for years before breaking it. The reviews say that the S100 has a "Sunset setting" but this is not correct. On 'Auto' it will at times but it is not a setting you can choose under scene. So I returned it and bought another SD90.
Спектр-3GJKB
18.12.2012
10/10
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I bought this because I heard and saw alot of great pics using it over in POTN,I have had alot by most standards of digital cameras,I had the G12 but thought it was pricey and a step down from the earlier models.This model is really Good when you learn how to use it properly,Its not as simple to use as a simple point and shoot that many cameras are these days.The learning curve is pretty easy though,So takles great pics and video,No viewfinder but its com-pact and the screen is large and bright so no problem there. Also buy some extra batterys,This camera eats them up.If you use the GPS much more so! GPS is very good though.Batterys are cheap in the bay for 3 bucks each.So for 200 its a steal!
Кронос-3ODRF
08.02.2013
10/10
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I'm not sure I'm qualified to review a camera, but I will say it's hard to take a bad shot with this thing. The menu interface is easy to maneuver, and it isn't difficult to make the camera take whatever kind of shot you're after. The battery life seems about average, but I'm not complaining. Very solid choice for a point & shoot. I suggest reading dpreview for full info, but it's got my vote. I wouldn't advise being careless with it, but it's built pretty well--it has stood up to small drops with no issues yet.
Эксопилот-5XBHO
03.12.2011
6/10
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This review is for people who owns a S90 or S95 and is thinking about upgrading to a S100.I owned a S90 since it first debuted and have been very happy with it. Monday I went to a local camera store and compared S95 vs S100 back to back including image quality on ISO 80 at 28mm & here is my impression: S95's image quality is noticeably superior, S100's image looks more washed out. S95's image is more consistent from center to corners but S100's image has 1 or 2 soft corners. At this focal point, S95's lens is brighter so has faster shutter speed. At ISO 800 both camera has pretty equal image quality but with such bright lens and good IS, you rarely shoot above 800 ISO. Unless you need the extra wide angle or slightly longer range I would choose S95 especially for the low price they offer. I do like the S100's better grip. I ended up taking the S95 home. I wanted to give 4 stars to the S100 but since it is 43% higher than the price of the S95 I give it a 3.Went home and compared S95 vs S90 back to back. Almost identical image quality except S95 has cleaner image processing at the darker areas due to an improve jpg processor. I also like the better ergonomics on the S95 and the price was $100 less than what I paid 1.5 year ago. Other notable improvement that was not mentioned in most reviews was there are more settings for Auto ISO: you can choose a slow ISO increase rate vs normal. In Program mode(P), the normal ISO increase rate was at 1/30" shutter speed, but under slow ISO, the threshold is now 1/15" which is very ideal for still or very slow moving objects in low light. This is just what I needed for the older S90 where under auto ISO setting, the camera wants to choose a much higher ISO than necessary thus produces poorer images, but now I just set it at slow auto ISO and let the camera choose the correct ISO. I can also set a upper limit in addition to the auto ISO. Most of the other pros & cons are already covered by someone else so I don't need to go over them any more.
Астрон-7FRVF
23.11.2012
10/10
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I love my camera! Low light pictures are awesome! I am not a photographer, but when I bought the camera I wanted the best I could get. After doing a ton of research, I realized this camera would be my best bet. Not only is this camera phenomenol, but the customer service at Canon is wonderful too. If, and I do mean IF, your camera fails they will take care of you. I had a problem with my pop up flash on my S100, and exchanged it for a brand new S100. I have had no trouble with it. None. It is nice to be able to take pictures in low light, unlike other pocket cameras. Please pay no mind to those who have written reviews and don't even have this camera. It is a great product and I have recommended it to my friends. Many of whom have bought one and love theirs.
Гиперион-3VTVL
02.04.2013
10/10
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I was looking for a smaller point and shoot with manual settings and so far I love it! It has the versatility I was looking for but also has great auto settings. I am a fairly novice photographer so I did have to read the manual to figure out the manual settings but once I figured them out it has been a really great camera.
Дроид-7TUOG
02.05.2012
10/10
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I own two Nikon DSLRs and simply wanted a decent pocket sized P&S digital for those moments when lugging extra equipment just isn't appropriate. I received this little gem (w/extra battery) yesterday by way of Amazon/Prime and have been thoroughly entertained by what this camera is capable of. The faster f/2.0 and 24mm wide angle lens are two features that initially attracted me to this camera, both quite impressive. Manual control is a huge plus. I found the customizable Control Ring to be very handy and overall camera adjustments intuitive.The battery life, however, leaves much to be desired, though considering all that this camera can do, it's nice to know the charger (w/flip plug) is very compact and travel worthy. The lack in HDR auto-alignment is a little disappointing, yet I'm sure the AEB set to -2/0/+2 with Photomatix will do just fine. I don't like using flash but 'if' I absolutely need it, I have flash exposure compensation set to -2/3ev to soften the (harsh) effects.FYI, if anyone is as irritated as I am that for the price of this camera, the only reference to the actual 'Camera User Guide' (236 pages!) is a lousy .pdf file on an enclosed CD, then order a printed & bound hardcopy through Manualsink.com for less than $20. Nice for quick cross-referencing and identifying Canon icons. The Menu charts/displays towards the back alone are well worth the price.I'm currently looking into the WP-DC43 underwater housing case for this camera. :)
Аргонавт-5BZDO
01.02.2012
10/10
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I have had the s100 for a few weeks now. Over all it is a great little camera, but it is not a replacement for a DSLR. I do a lot of stuff in the mountains of Colorado. I just returned from a back country ski trip into a hut system. The photos that this camera made were quite good. It performed quite well at very cold temperatures. The lens is very sharp. Over all I gave it 5 stars but actually I almost gave it 4 because because time exposures over one second are limited to iso 100. This time exposure issue would not be a problem for most people, it's just that I like to take pictures to the night sky from high altitude, but for this my DSLR is better anyway. Never the less it still does 15 second exposures at iso 100 which would be great for photos of things like city lights at night, etc.Pros: Excellent picture quality, Best image stabilization I have ever seen, very small, buttons and controls are easy to figure out and not so easy to change by accident, the camera has some interesting special effects and shooting modes but for me, I do all that in Photoshop, I like the automatic lens cover, and the flash is quite powerful for it's size, you can turn the GPS off completely to save battery life, the burst mode is amazing for action shots, it seems quite solid with a case made of metal, it has an easy to grip texture which will help prevent its being dropped.Cons: Battery life is relatively short (I got 4 extra original Canon batteries used on Amazon for less than $25), the GPS doesn't seem to be accurate all the time, there is the issue of time exposures limited to iso 100, you can't add an external flash but the built in flash is actually quite good.This camera has a nice relatively wide angle lens. I prefer more wide angle over more zoom.
Вектрон-3HSIG
26.12.2012
10/10
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We got this camera for when needing good pictures but wanted something more pocketable than a DSLR. Id have to say I am quite impressed. For a quick picture, with minimal setup and tweaking, it takes great shots. The low light responsiveness is outstanding, coming from the larger than normal sensor as well as the fast lens that this camera has. There are ample settings for the camera to be used by an enthusiast, but even the auto takes a fantastic shot, when you don't want to fiddle or just need to get something quick and candid. As someone who is used to using an SLR to take pictures, I'm impressed with how easy it is to get a shot.
ТехноНаблюдатель-8QBXO
25.03.2013
10/10
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I still am amazed at the price I got this case for, and it is every bit as sharp as it is useful. Hands down the best accessory I have purchase for my camera. The base allows you to screw into a tri-pod hold so no need to take from the case for tripod shots. The only time i have to take it out of the case is to download images.
ОмниКод-1FXQL
03.11.2011
4/10
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I bought this S100 very early, around Oct 21 @ the local bestbuy. I was quite excited to be the "early bird", yet I soon started to realize that I had made a terrible mistake purchasing it....I took this S100 along with the S95 and T3i for six field trips. Very frankly, I was SOOOOO disappointed with Canon at their inability to compete w/ the Nikon new series. It's quite obvious that Canon released this S100 in a hesitation!On one hand, it has to bring up sth to compete with Nikon, Sony, and other brands. On the other hand, Canon knows for sure that S100 has made so many trade-offs from the very beginning, which makes this camera a very bad choice for people who have been using S95 for quite a time.Here as below are my own experience:Pros - Unlike some people who claimed that the shooting speed is slow, I don't have any problem on this. I think the shooting speed is a bit faster than S95. But this won't make too much difference. Another great things are of course the GPS function and the 1080P video. Honestly, without these two functions, S100 is in NO WAY comparable to S95!!!Cons - Under auto modes, I found it sometimes hard to focus. And sometimes it took almost 5 seconds to focus yet with wrong objects..... So frustrated..... Second, under low light condition, the f/2.0 is not nearly powerful as it was supposed to be compared with S95. The picture I obtained was dark and orange rather than the bright and true-color ones produced by S95. Third, when you use manual settings, the ISO range is limited from 80, which is so unbelievable!! You may check reviews @ other major forums. People are reporting the same thing.... Can't believe this....Anyway, in general, I think S100 is kind of the trade-off product Canon has made. And it is definitely not a good one. It has some fansy functions, but who care??! The quality of the image is vital!!! And at the end of the day, I don't care if I have GPS or 1080P. I want quality of the image!!I just returned my S100 to bestbuy today by the end of their 14-day return policy. It was such an unpleasant experience.....
Туманник-9DQOK
22.05.2012
8/10
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I have had the camera for a few weeks. I have found it to be very good in all areas so far. I am an enthusiast and have had 6 or 7 Canons before and lenses to. The larger sensor in this camera allows me to print out 20 inch prints with very good quality. Without the bigger sensor, I couldn't print larger than 12-14 inch. It is easy to take a quick picture alomg the streets and cobblestones and be able frame and trim the picture and still get very good prints. The RAW lets me adjust the lighting and saturations and contrasts after I get home. It is really the only real camera the is easy to carry and take out of you pocket. It is quick to start up and take a quick shot when you need it. I bought an extra battery and am comfortable being able to shoot 100-180 phots a day. The camera allows for good pictures from a novice and customizable in many ways for the more advanced. The learning curve is a bit steep for a few days. My only complaint is that a manual is on the included install cd, but no print version which is sometimes necessary. I called Canon and they were kind enough to send a printed version by FEDEX, but it is 8 1/2 by 11. It is 236 pages and to big to travel with usually. I am writing Canon to tell them it is a big problem for me and to supply one like they have for every Canon I bought. They should at least offer it for a small fee. 1 star off for that.
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