Canon PowerShot S100 has excellent low-light performance. It records stereo (left and right channels) sounds (out of the box) without the hassle of plugging in an external mic. The noise from the zooming mechanism is not a problem in a concert setting. Even with Power IS turned off, the camera shake is acceptable and actually gives YouTube very good clues for its 3-D conversion. I am very happy with the results https://www.youtube.com/user/isaaccheng8I am particularly impressed by the reproduction of the subtle depth of the performer's facial features in the YouTube 3-D HD mode. For best results, always carry an extra battery and hold the camera correctly.
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I don't usually write reviews but this camera is amazing. I usually shoot with a big cannon DSLR, which can ruin the moment for spontaneous shooting and or just be too much to lug around on hikes. This little guy solves the problem. I took it with me on a road trip through Utah and left it on auto mode with splendid results! The oppressive sun tends to wash out photos but this little camera perfectly detected the full-sun when I left it on Auto WB. It then compensated for the bright sun to make sure my colors weren't completely blown out. Easy and I couldn't have asked for more. All the shots are crisp too, even at full zoom. It's not SLR so don't expect perfection along the lines of those $5k cameras. But for a point and shoot its amazing. I like the ability to set aperture, shutter, or completely manual with the bonus of shooting in RAW. For backpacking and light traveling, this will be my new go-to camera.
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Best point and shoot camera I've ever own. Feels solid and handles well. It's a whole lot better than using my cellphone camera.
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I'm writing this review because these are two of the higher-end pocketable Canon cameras and you may debate between which is better for you. I've owned the S100 for 3 weeks/300 pics now and have had the SX230HS for 7 months and taken 1,000s of pictures with it.They are both great cameras and you will, no doubt, be happy with either. They both have full manual controls, shoot 1080p video, and are very similar in size.To me, there are two obvious differences that matter:1. Zoom! The SX230HS clearly wins out in the long zoom competition. 14X vs. 5X on the S100. Does this really matter? To me: not so much. In my experience, I shoot 90% of my pictures at the widest possible focal length and aperture. Even the pictures where I zoom, 5X covers just about everything else.Does this mean the 14X zoom doesn't have value? No. Some things are cool, like zooming in on the ball drop in Times Square, or reading some far away sign. Keep in mind that using that much zoom is limited to fixed subjects in very good lighting. Anything else will be blurry due to you or the subject moving during the relatively long exposure.2. ISO noise. This one is not obvious to all camera buyers yet, but once you know what it is, it becomes the most important feature. I have posted some 100% crop photos here with side by side comparisons of a ruler and a flat wall. I like this test because it shows both noise and smoothing processes that remove fine detail.So how do they compare? The S100 is much better than the SX230 as you can see from the test shots. The S100 has more detail (numbers and lines on the ruler) and less noise (splotchyness).There are purists out there that will say you can't compare the two because the S100 has a DIGIC 5 vs. the DIGIC 4 in the SX230 and they are using different noise reduction strategies. That doesn't change the fact that I greatly prefer the noise reduction on the S100 and I think the detail is retained better as well.Also aiding the S100 is a wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.1 (1.3 stops). This gives you the ability to use a faster shutter speed at the same ISO to reduce motion blur. Or use lower iso for less noise at the same shutter speed.Conclusion:I'll take the better noise handling over the zoom.The superior S100 Image Quality (IQ) makes this my primary camera for almost all situations now. The zoom on the SX230 just doesn't come into play enough where I would get more benefit from it over better IQ on the S100.Star rating:Why do I give it 4 start instead of 5? Cons listed by other users:Long exposures are stuck to ISO 80 and 15 seconds max, HDR needs a tripod, battery life (though I got a cheap battery on Amazon, works well).Hope this helps.
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Excellent controls and results. Custom selection provides suberb pictures. Set up the custom for your all around photo work and forget it.
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I bought this camera for use in kite aerial photography. However, it is so handy and does such a nice job that I find myself using it for most of my "ground" photography, too. I shoot RAW as much as possible and have found that the Lightroom 4 RAW converter makes anything but "As shot" and "Auto" too yellow. I don't know whether the fault lies with the camera, Lightroom 4 or myself.
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I also have a Canon S95 and Sony RX100, and the Canon S100 carries on from the S95 very well--extremely compact, well built, and with excellent picture quality that (under ISO 400) compares favorably to the larger sensor mirrorless and APS cameras. The Sony RX100 is the hands down favorite for image quality (it's got 20MP in an even bigger sensor) but the S100 is smaller and the built-in GPS is a nice feature. With 12MP, the S100 is has plenty of resolution and it's probably the best on-the-go compact. The RX100 beats it in the image quality department, but it's also slightly bigger, heavier and slower to use.For comparison, I took some landscape shots using the Canon S100, Sony RX100, Sony NEX-7, Canon 5DIII and Nikon D800.The Nikon D800 and Canon 5DIII were the best and readily distinguishable. However, the rest were all so good that I had to keep checking to see which camera took the shot. These were a combination of day and sunset shots in Colorado with a lot of detail and contrast. The fact that the tiny S100 could compare to these larger and significantly more expensive cameras is an impressive feat.Not a bad showing for the S100.
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27.01.2013
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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/artifacting 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.UPDATE:During Video Mode-THE CLICKING NOISE during what I presume is the Auto-Focus is SO ANNOYING. The camera defaults to Auto everything during video mode. It would be nice to have some control over ISO during recording. I'm glad I got this camera for only $250! I don't think it's worth $300+Still Images:Still images are good. Sometimes, even in bright light, it's hard to get a fast enough shutter speed to avoid blurs. Low Light image noise is very minimal, by far some of the best images from a point-and-shoot in low light.
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Actually this was my first camera I bought it last year; all I know is how to power it on & off, zoom in & out, I bought as a package with a 40M (130ft) camera case to enrol with under water course, now you can see my photos in instagram @wahab66 everyone saw the photos was amazed from this compact camera .It has one disadvantage one battery for one dive, so you need to have extra battery & you will be pleased. Few day's ago I bought a new camera as agift & it was 16 Mega pixels. The old Canon is way better from the new _____ camera.
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26.03.2013
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I purchased this camera during the November 2012 " Black Friday" sale at a great deal. I had read the negative reviews about it, so I was unsure about buying this one, or a more expensive one from another company. I was intending to take it on my trip to Southeast Asia, and I needed a dependable camera, that didn't eat batteries, and was pocketable.As it turned out, it performed flawlessly. I took many thousands of still pictures, and a lot of video. The picture quality was great, and even in dim light, was so good I rarely even needed the flash.During video mode, it did use up batteries, so I took 2 spare batteries, which I got from Amazon, which gave me a whole day of shooting..It has a lot of features that I don't need, and didn't use on my trip, but overall, I am really happy with the camera. I will be taking it on my next trip.I can recommend this camera, if you want a small camera, with a lot of features.
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I bought the Canon s100 after carefully comparing it with the Canon S110. Based on the feature set I thought that the S100 was a better value for price. Having recently made the switch from a canon digital elph to a Canon T3i DLSR I was looking for a camera with advanced features, but the portability I was used to with my old point and shoot. I also wanted a camera I could take great pictures with that allowed me to easily control the shutter speed, ISOs, and aperture, while at the same time being able to turn it to automatic and feel comfortable handing it to a stranger to take a picture of my wife and I. After taking the camera on several trips I was impressed with its versatility and quality of pictures.
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I love the way that, on Manual mode, I can dial the aperture and shutter speed to create the perfect picture on the small screen before I ever pull the trigger - I own 2 of these now!
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As expected, the camera takes solid photos. The layout of the camera is generally great. But many little things are not acceptable, such as:* After taking a photo with photo review, you have to wait the full 2 seconds before you can zoom in out out to recompose a photo. It is impossible to quickly change focal lengths between shots. Super lame.* The VERY! audible knocking sound of the auto-focus ruins any and all voice biased videos. Google S100 video knocking noise and you'll see a ton of YouTube examples. I've owned a lot of compact cameras and the excuses that the knocking sound is common to all small cameras is absolutely not true.* Too slow to take a photo. I've had compact cameras (e.g. way back to the S110, or the Panasonic LX3) where the camera was slow. But, I could address this by half-pressing the shutter button and letting the camera determine the focus, lighting, etc. Then, when the shot was ready, I could quickly snap the composed pic. The S100 has a lag even when the shot has been focused, resulting a lot of fleeting smile lost shots. Again, supper lame.* While minor, the battery does run down really quickly. When traveling about, it would be nice to feel secure that a charged batter would last the day - but it just isn't true. This is the first camera where I've had to really think about battery use.I've also had to return the camera twice to factory service (which is excellent, but I'd rather not have to do it).Overall, I wish I hadn't purchased the camera. As a first camera it may be worth the price. But as an upgrade, totally not worth it.
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I bought this camera because I wanted a small camera that would take great pictures and allow me to manually focus if I wanted to. I have taken it on two vacations, and have used it for a variety of other occasions. I love the video feature that takes 5 second clips with each picture, it is great for things like helicopter rides through the grand canyon, where you would like both pictures and some video.So far I have been very pleased with the photos taken by this camera, I haven't notice any of the defects that some others have reported. The outdoor photos I have taken are stunning, very crisp and the colors are true to life. The low light and indoor pictures are also very good for a compact.The biggest disappointing I have had with this camera is the gps system. It doesn't record location data (apparently unable to find satellites) for over half my pictures, even ones that were taken in roughly the same area. There is also apparently no way to permanently load pictures into the map software that it came with to record different vacations and such, you must reload the picture each time you open the software.Overall, this is a great camera, I would recommend it to more serious photographers who either don't want to buy or to carry around a dslr. The advanced settings may be confusing for some, but the auto setting is very good, so most will never need the extra settings. I have not had a great experience with the gps function, but I really don't need it. I wanted a great compact camera, and this one was exactly what I was looking for. The great photos and manual options make this one of the best compact cameras I have used.
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30.11.2012
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This is my first Canon point-and-shoot and I've only had it a few days, but so far I'm very pleased. I read a lot of positive things about the S100 and when it popped up as a Black Friday deal, it was a no brainer to order it. This review won't cover all the features this camera has, but from my limited experience with it so far, I can say it takes very clear pictures and boots up extremely fast. It's ready to start shooting within 1 or 2 seconds of powering on - which is exponentially faster than my old cybershot. Whats different (and something I like) about the S100 is the adjustable ring around the lens. It can act as the zoom in "auto" mode or it can even change the f-stop in manual modes.It's priced higher than many other digital point and shoots, but if you consider the quality of pictures you geta and the the features, its a really good value. Dont get sucked in by the 15+ MP cameras because if you're not printing photos to fit on the side of a building, you don't need anything that big!One thing that also made my purchase that much more satisfying is how fast it was delivered to my house! I ordered it around midnight on the morning of black friday (opted for the 5-9 standard free shipping) and it was on my doorstep on Tuesday! Couldn't have asked for a speedier delivery.
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20.02.2013
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Battery Life: I was disappointed in the battery life of the S100, even with the GPS turned off. Maybe it was the "on-board help" that was to blame, but I had taken only 75 photos and one short 2 minute video before I got the initial low battery signal. I think the low battery signal showed up a little premature, as I was able to shoot 30 to 40 more photos before it needed a recharge (I still consider this bad since it's rated for 200 photos).Build Quality: My camera came from Japan. Loved the matte black finish, didn't feel like it would slip out of my hands.Photo Quality: Great. Bright colors....great photos of my pets.User Interface: Typical Canon, settings on the left side and across the bottom. To most people it seems uncomplicated; to me, I started out with Panasonic and Fuji cameras and those are easier. Maybe it's just what you start out with always seems the easiest. At least this has on-screen help. Has full manual control so you can grow into this camera if you know nothing starting out.
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I assume you have read reviews complaining about lack of picture sharpness in some samples of this camera. I suggest reading the in-depth review at dpreview.com, which is a bit more detached and objective than some of the negative reviews here. (This is only natural. Someone who has spent the money to buy a camera, and has been disappointed, will react less objectively than a reviewer who tests four sample cameras, compares their image quality, and doesn't have to spend money on any of them.)Personally I am satisfied with the lens on my sample of the S100, and I speculate that there were production problems in the first models to come off the line. You always run a risk by being an early adopter, especially if the model is brought to market hastily for the Christmas season, as this was.S95 owners will find just enough differences in the controls to be irritated by the S100. After a relearning process, however, I felt that the functional changes were improvements, especially when I want quick access to aperture/shutter speed, ISO, and exposure adjustment. I also appreciate the completely new features such as GPS and automatic dynamic range compression. And most of all I like the wider lens. I am not so thrilled by the rougher finish of the metal body and the finger/thumb grips, presumably included to satisfy users who complained that the S95 was too slippery. I liked the S95's totally clean styling.For those who never touched an S95 (or its predecessors), you have a treat in store: I consider this the most amazingly feature-packed pocket camera, besides being one of the smallest. Almost all the features from my full-size D5 mark II have been replicated here, and are fairly intuitively accessible. Or, of course, you can just set it to Auto. But that isn't why you want this camera, is it? The intended buyer, I think, is a fairly serious photographer who wants total feature-control in a package small enough to take anywhere, with minimal sacrifice of image quality. Yes, the small physical size of the 12MP sensor introduces some additional image noise compared with a full-frame camera, and you may miss the higher pixel count from time to time, but still--an incredible achievement, and very beautifully executed.
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First let me say I'm a Nikon DSLR guy, that being said I have to admit lugging a DSLR around can be a pain. This camera gives me the freedom to always have a camera with me that gives me professional looking photo's. I looked at Nikons pocket camera's and nothing size wise came even close to the S100's specs! This is about the best super compact camera you can buy now especially at amazon's recent 239 price.You have full control over your photo's from apature to ISO. It gives you all the bell's and whistles and lets you shoot in RAW. Raw lets you take a beautiful picture and make it even better in a program such as Photoshop. The S100 takes spectacular photo's for a compact camera, I was amazed how good they were. You won't find anything better at the current reduced price. I noticed that if you turn the GPS off your battery life is much better. Why spend 150 more for the newer S110 when other than WIFI there's really little difference. I love it!
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04.01.2012
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I intended getting an s100 for my wife as a Christmas present, but could not find it in stock anywhere. I ended up getting her an s95. We both love the s95. We took a few hundred pictures over the holidays and are very happy with the results; mostly indoor shots of our children. I was pleasantly surprised by the responsiveness of the s95. I read a handful of reviews stating the performance was below average. When I press the button the shutter seems almost instantaneous, even with the flash.Last week I found an s100 at Best Buy. I assumed it was an s95 with better video and zoom. My s95 was still within return policy so I purchased the S100. After taking about 200 shots I knew the S100 was not for me. While it does have better video and zoom, these do not offset all the disadvantages compared to the s95. First the LCD screen is very dull. The s95's LCD is bright and vibrant, and very visible in low-light. I can barely see the LCD on the s100 in low-light. Also, if you zoom on the s100 and move it to track a subject the LCD becomes a blurry mess. The LCD on the S95 stays relatively clear when tracking a subject.The deal breaker for me was indoor shots with moderate light. I suspect (going by reviews) the s100 does better at ISO 1600 and above, but I almost never go above 400. I found the pictures on the s95 to be sharper and have better color under the same conditions. The difference was not significant, but the s100 should at least been on par since it cost over $120 than the s95. The s95 also fired faster when using the flash. I found the s95 more responsive under all conditions (except burst mode).I do like the design of the S100, but the build quality seems below the s95. The s95 feels very solid while the s100 more hollow. The added rubber on the front and back is a welcome addition to the s100. It definitely helps your grip when shooting with one hand.Overall I am just disappointed. I was so excited about getting the S100. I thought it was going to be exactly what I wanted after using the s95. If the s100 was about $250 I think it would be a decent value, but $429 is ludicrous. If you are looking for a compact camera with close to professional quality get the s95 while you still can. Maybe I just got a bad one, but I am not exchanging it for another. It's going back to Best Buy. I still have the s95 and plan for it to stay with me and my wife for many years to come.
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21.01.2012
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Holy crap is this a good camera. My trusty Canon G10 went to the big camera graveyard in the sky this past Autumn, having not survived a dip in an Alaskan river. I loved that camera, and after buying a Lumix LX-5 to replace it (and returning the piece of junk) I decided to wait for this camera, and it turns out to have been worth the wait. It's everything I want in a compact camera. As much as I loved my G10 for the quality of its images, the sharpness of its lens, and its substantial zoom, I love the S100 even more, perhaps the most because IT ACTUALLY FITS IN YOUR POCKET. I could never quite do that with my G10, and that bugged me. This little bugger will slip into a pants, shirt, or suit jacket pocket effortlessly. I'm in heaven.The optics are great, and I can't tell you how much a difference the F2.0 lens makes in taking sharp, gorgeous images in lower light situations. Admittedly, you lose that 2.0 aperture pretty quick as soon as you hit the zoom button, but I can live with that. I think the color temperature sensor is not as good as the G10 (I find I have to make more adjustments in Lightroom on the images from the S100 than I did before) but it's pretty darn good most of the time. The macro is great, and coupled with that fast lens, I'm taking some of the best food photos of my life now. While I've only got 5x zoom now instead of 10x, I'm finding that I don't miss it all that much.I am also very, very pleased with the speed of this camera in all respects -- start-up speed, zoom speed, and most importantly image capture speed. Probably 3x-4x faster than my G10 at least, with a high speed SD card. After messing with the lens cap on the LX-5 for the two weeks I had it, the S100 felt like a miracle with its nicely shielded lens, that opens quickly and quietly.The LCD screen is amazingly bright and crisp (and big!!) and I don't miss not having it articulated. I wondered whether I'd miss the optical viewfinder, and the answer is a decided: nope. Seems I can easily live without it.I've got a photography degree, and when I'm taking serious photos I've got 20-30lbs of camera gear to lug around. But when I'm not out shooting seriously, this camera is everything I could possibly want it to be.Highly recommended for anyone who doesn't want to compromise image quality while maintaining the slimmest profile and weight possible.
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09.09.2013
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I used my camera for the first time on my Caribbean Cruise. It took great pictures and video. It was very easy to set up the program to view and download my pictures to my computer. I love the size also. It fit easily in my pocketbook for quick access. I would definitely recommend it to family and friends.
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Until received, I didn't know what a great choice I made. For its size, features are seemingly endless, but not intimidating. Most importantly, the photos are stunningly produced. Pop up flash was a bit awkward, at first, but with time one adapts to it. Compared to list price, I don't think I could not have done better. Don't use my SLR as ,much as I used to. The S100 is so convenient ... wherever I go, it goes.
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07.01.2013
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I had this exact camera stolen while I was visiting Quito, Ecuador. I was heartbroken, because this camera had become a part of me. I travel a lot and live in a beautiful place and it was pretty much my constant companion. Before buying it, I had researched extensively. I called my local camera shop which is highly respected in this location close to Yellowstone National Park and all its photographic opportunities. They recommended this as the top camera for a traveler, serious (but not professional) photographer. It has consistently taken magnificent shots all over the world. I have put together super slide shows and have many publishable photos. I love the GPS function when you are traveling. After the mugging and loss of my camera I began looking for the replacement and most amazingly I found it in silver (the first one was black, because I could not find the silver - more money as well). The price on Amazon right before Christmas beat any price I could find and was $200 under the price at the camera store. I highly recommend this camera. It is compact, but packed with features and takes high quality photos you can be proud of.
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11.10.2013
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I bought this camera one year ago, once on travel to Las Vegas, lens error.I called Canon 5 times before Canon mailed me UPS to get it fixed.Canon service is pretty poor !!!!!
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