When Canon revived its PowerShot S vary with the S90 in August 2009, it absolutely was in acknowledgement of a transparent demand from enthusiast photographers for top quality nonetheless pocketable cameras providing in depth manual management. The S95, that followed virtually specifically a year later, stuck with abundant a similar formula - a comparatively giant sensor (at least in compact camera terms), a 28-105mm equivalent zoom lens with a quick F2 most aperture at wideangle, and a multi-functional management dial round the lens. however whereas its successor, the S100, appearance abundant a similar once more on the skin, it's to all or any intents and functions a greenhorn camera.
Crucially, the S100's 3 key imaging components are all entirely new. The lens vary has been extended wider and longer, to a 24-120mm equivalent 5x zoom; it retains the quick F2 most aperture at wideangle however is restricted to a rather less-impressive F5.9 at telephoto (an inevitable consequence of the camera's compact dimensions). Secondly the S100 debuts Canon's latest DIGIC five image processor, that the corporate says is six times faster than the previous version, permitting additional subtle image processing and noise reduction. however maybe most importantly, the S100's image sensor may be a Canon-made twelve.1 MP 'high sensitivity' CMOS sensor within the one/1.7" format (approx seven.5 x 5.5mm); solely the second home-grown sensor the corporate has employed in a compact camera once the PowerShot SX1 IS of 2008.
Canon says the new sensor employs technology like that employed in its EOS SLRs, as well as an on-chip noise cancellation system, and microlenses that cowl additional of the sensor space to enhance its light-gathering characteristics. the corporate claims that this ends up in reduced noise and increased dynamic range; the most accessible ISO has accordingly been increased to 6400. A 4-channel readout system additionally improves the continual shooting rate, up to 2.3 fps compared to the S95's most framerate of one.9 fps. For real speed freaks there is additionally a scene mode that may capture eight frames at a powerful nine.6 fps, however it's restricted to JPEG pictures solely, with no manual management.
The new sensor additionally permits the S100 to supply this year's must-have feature: full HD movie recording at 1920x1080 resolution, with a 24P output framerate. in contrast to the S95, optical zoom is obtainable whereas recording movies. This enhanced video capability is supported by a revised management layout, that currently includes an instantaneous movie recording button beneath your thumb on the rear of the camera. different options enabled by the new sensor and processor embrace user management over noise reduction, and a white balance system that may change totally different areas of the image separately to catch up on mixed lighting (when the camera is ready to good Auto mode).
The lens's optical image stabilization system has been updated too, with no fewer than seven modes accessible for various functions as well as macro, panning, video, and tripod work. The 'Intelligent IS' system can automatically choose the mode it considers most acceptable for the present shooting scenario. The S100's lens additionally gains a built-in neutral density filter, as seen on PowerShot G series, to permit the employment of larger apertures in bright daylight.
Also new to the S100 is its built-in GPS unit, like that employed in the PowerShot SX230 HS 'travel zoom'. This not solely permits you to tag pictures with the situation at that they were taken, however additionally includes a logger operate that may keep track of your movements (regardless of whether or not or not you are taking pictures) and plot the result on Google Maps.
In terms of external style, the S100 gains delicate finger and thumb grips, that ought to cut back the possibilities of it slipping from your grasp if you are not paying due care and a focus. The camera is additionally accessible during a 'titanium silver' version alongside the additional typical black - this is often not the shiny silver of the Elph / Ixus series, however a darker, matte-finish look.
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