Canon PowerShot S90 Review. Is the new Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Camera a good investment?
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Camera review on with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilised Zoom and 3-inch LCD
This superb Canon camera has many advantages:
• Extremely high image quality for a pocket sized camera
• Reasonable cost for a camera of such ability
• Large zoom factor
• Two types of highly effective shake reduction technologies
• Superb RAW images
• Exceptionally small and lightweight, easy to carry around
• Good battery life
Canon S Series updated its new camera – lighter, thinner, new PowerShot S90. This camera is wonderful for everyday use for people who are serious about remarkable photography.
Photographers will like the new control ring at the base of the lens barrel, designed for intuitive, pro-style manual control. Image quality is superb thanks to the new High Sensitivity System and higher ISO speeds, plus an exceptionally bright f/2.0 lens that makes portraits and low-light shots come to life.
Canon PowerShot S90 is slim, thin and elegant, so it is very good for outdoors photography. It does not attract attention like digital SLR camera does. Canon PowerShot S90 is very practical to carry around, it is extremely light. Photographers can capture full resolution images – even in tricky lighting conditions – with the Dual Anti-Noise System.
It has two main dials, both are round. One is in the lens, and the other at the back of the camera. The back dials also function as four way buttons. This design is similar to the design of Samsung WB1000.
Front ring dial can be customized for several options: adjust aperture/shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, manual focus, white balance or zoom. The front dial is not like zoom barrel in the lens, it is not smooth, instead, it has several stops point. There will be a “click” sound to let you know if you hit the stop.
Canon PowerShot S90 Highlights
Adjustable control ring for easy access and operation of manual settings. Focus, Exposure, ISO, Step Zoom, or White Balance can now be adjusted more precisely than ever with the S90’s new control ring. It’s even more intuitive and quicker than the usual 2-button control and the S90 lets you decide which function the ring will adjust.
New 10-megapixel sensor coupled with Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Canon S90 IS has 1/1.7 sensor size which is smaller compare to its main competitor, Panasonic LX3 (1/1.63″).
A new Low Light mode lets you capture images in an astonishing range of conditions. The camera automatically adjusts the ISO speed from ISO 320 to ISO 12,800 in relation to ambient brightness, subject movement and camera shake.
Canon PowerShot S90 employs a newly, 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System by combining a powerful CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. According to the technological advancement, the S90 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and Canon PowerShot S90 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3,200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate in sharpness and clarity.
Pocket-sized and light camera for everyday use for the advanced amateur. Serious photography buffs do not want to miss a shooting opportunity, and that means keeping a high-quality camera on hand at all times. With a robust feature set that meets an advanced amateur’s exacting standards, the compact PowerShot S90 fits the bill. The S90 boasts an incredibly slim profile and lightweight body for pocket-sized convenience, yet packs in advanced capabilities that make every image memorable. It’s the perfect take-along complement to your camera collection.
Large 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD. With a high resolution stemming 461,000 dots, a high contrast ratio and a wide viewing angle, Canon Powershot S90 captures the more subtle variations of color in a scene to make all your images truer to the real thing. The LCD’s multiple coatings prevent visual interference from dust, scratches and reflection.
Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-105mm) with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer. Canon Powershot S90 features Canon’s precision Wide-Angle Lens that helps you to shoot any scene from wide-angle to telephoto. It allows you capture more in every frame, so everyone can fit in a family gathering shot.
For a closer look, a 3.8x optical zoom (35mm equivalent 28-105mm) minimizes camera shake and maximizes the brilliance of every detail. The camera uses an Ultrasonic Motor for high-speed, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control. Focal length is conveniently indicated on the lens barrel.
Full range of shooting and recording modes such as RAW + JPEG. Canon S90’s RAW mode will let you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you more crisp images and complete control over editing. RAW images are transferred directly to your computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to let for the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting. 25 Shooting Modes including 17 Special Scene Modes, allows to take beautiful images despite poor light conditions.
Bright lens, excellent for shooting in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field. The S90 sports an f/2.0 aperture, outstanding for creating enticing portraits, by drawing attention to the face and blurring the background with its impressively shallow depth-of-field. The Macro setting lets you get even closer. The large aperture also does more. It lets you capture more nuances in low light shooting by using more of the available light. You’ll be ready for anything with a lens aperture larger than even many professional sizes.
What is comes with Canon PowerShot S90 (with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD)?
• PowerShot S90 Body
• AV Cable AVC-DC400
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• Battery Charger CB-2LY
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
Canon PowerShot S90 gives powerful everyday shooting. Shoot quickly with a lens control ring and get superior low-light performance with a high-sensitivity 10.0 MP CCD and f/2.0 lens. A high-sensitivity CCD sensor gives outstanding image quality in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Even images taken at high ISOs show exceptionally low noise levels and a wide dynamic range. A bright f/2.0 aperture allows exceptional versatility, capturing low-light images and fast-moving subjects at higher shutter speeds. A wide angle of 28mm lets you put more in the frame, while Canon’s optical IS reduces blur caused by camera shake.
If you want the smallest high-quality camera you can buy the Canon PowerShot S90 is it. If you want an SLR like interface and are willing to sacrifice the size, then you should take a serious look at the Canon Powershot G11 (or similar). This camera is too small for that kind of interface and while the top level functions are intuitive (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) you’ll have to commit yourself a little to go any deeper.
Technical Details – Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera
• Item model number: Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera
• New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Enhanced low-light image performance, plus a Low Light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800
• Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer; bright f/2.0 lens
• Customizable control ring for easy access and operation of manual or other creative shooting settings
RAW + JPEG shooting and recording modes; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds, product dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 inches ; 6.2 ounces
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2 in Electronics – Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
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on Aug 24 2010. Filed under Featured News, Shopping.
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