Canon PowerShot S
The Canon PowerShot S is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. The S-series was originally a line of compact point-and-shoot cameras, slowly evolving into a prosumer line of cameras slotting right beneath the G-series cameras. The line later branched off into Canon's line of super-zoom cameras. The PowerShot ELPH line is a branch of the S-series, due to its model number designations in the United States (with the S- and SD- prefixes), as well as the similarities between the PowerShot ELPH S100 and the PowerShot S10.
G-series in a compact body
From the PowerShot S90 onwards the S-series continues a line of Canon compact digital cameras that commenced with the Ixus 900Ti and feature the Digic image processors and larger than average sensors as fitted to the advanced PowerShot G-series cameras. The Ixus / S-series and the equivalent G-series models are listed below:
- Ixus 900Ti(SD900)* / PowerShot G7 / Digic III / 10MP 3648 × 2736 1/1.8″ CCD.
- Ixus 960IS(SD950IS)* / PowerShot G9 / Digic III / 12.1MP 4000 × 3000 1/1.7″ CCD.
- Ixus 980IS(SD990IS) / PowerShot G10 / Digic 4 / 14.7MP 4416 × 3312 1/1.7″ CCD.
- PowerShot S90, S95, S200 / PowerShot G11, G12 / Digic 4 / 10MP 3648 × 2736 1/1.7″ CCD (S200 features Digic 5).
- PowerShot S100, S110 / PowerShot G15 / Digic 5 / 12.1MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" CMOS.
- Powershot S120 / PowerShot G16 / Digic 6 / 12.1MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" CMOS.
(* The Ixus 900Ti and 960IS feature a titanium body.)
Models
Compact S series
The Sxx series is made up of two sub-series. The S10 and S20 were compact point-and-shoot cameras, while the S30-onwards were prosumer digital cameras that were the de-contented, lower-cost alternative to the equivalent G-series camera at the time.
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Card | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point-and-Shoot | ||||||||||
| S10 | October 1999 | 2.1 MP 1600×1200 1/2" CCD |
35–70 mm (2×) f/2.8–4.0 |
1.8" | CF | 105.4 × 69.4 × 33.8 | 270 | Smallest true zoom 2 MP camera when released[1] | ||
| S20 | March 2000 | 3.3 MP 2048×1536 1/1.8" CCD |
32–64 mm (2×) f/2.9–4.0 |
[2] | ||||||
| Prosumer | ||||||||||
| S30 | September 2001 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/1.8" CCD |
35–105 mm (3×) f/2.8–4.9 |
1.8" | CF | 112 × 58 × 42 | 260 | 
|
New larger body shape, addition of manual controls, added RAW support[3] | |
| S40 | October 2001 | 4.1 MP 2272×1704 1/1.8" CCD |
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[4] | ||||||
| S45 | October 2002 | DIGIC | 
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[5] | ||||||
| S50 | March 2003 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/1.8" CCD |
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[6] | ||||||
| S60 | June 2004 | 28–100 mm (3.6×) f/2.8–5.3 |
114.0 × 56.5 × 38.8 | 230 | 
|
First to use wide-angle lens, supports conversion lenses, smaller and lighter body with re-arranged rear panel[7] | ||||
| S70 | September 2004 | 7.1 MP 3072×2304 1/1.8" CCD |
[8] | |||||||
| S80 | October 2005 | 8.0 MP 3264×2448 1/1.8" CCD |
DIGIC II | 2.5" 115,000 |
SD, MMC | 104.0 × 57.0 × 38.8 | 225 | Redesigned smaller and lighter body, no RAW support. Includes new 4:3 HD Movie (1024x768) Mode[9]
Bears similarity to later Powershot G series models such as G10 & G11[10] | ||
| S90 | September 2009 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/1.7" CCD |
28–105 mm (3.8×) f/2.0–4.9 |
DIGIC 4 | 3.0" 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 100.0 × 58.4 × 30.9 | 175 | 
|
New High Sensitivity System and higher ISO speeds, f/2.0 lens, image stabilization. HD movie feature removed.[11] Bears similarity to earlier Powershot SD series models[10] |
| S95 | August 2010 | 99.8 × 58.4 × 29.5 | 170 | 
|
Hybrid IS, 720p HD video.[12] | |||||
| S100 | September 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" CMOS |
24–120 mm (5×) f/2.0–5.9 |
DIGIC 5 | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi | 98.9 × 59.8 × 26.7 | 173 | 
|
GPS, 1080p HD video.[13] Not to be confused with the older S100, the first Digital IXUS/ELPH camera. | |
| S110 | September 2012 | 3.0" 461,000 touch screen | 98.8 × 59.0 × 26.9 | 
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No GPS, 1080p HD video. IS. Wifi. Touch screen. | |||||
| S120 | August 2013 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" BSI-CMOS |
24–120 mm (5×) f/1.8–5.7 |
DIGIC 6 | 3.0" 922,000 touch screen | SD, SDHC, SDXC | 100.2 × 59.0 × 29.0 | 193 | 
|
WiFi. Touch screen. Maximum aperture 1.8. |
| S200 | February 2014 | 10.0 MP 3648x2736 1/1.7" CCD |
24–120 mm (5×) f/2.0–5.9 |
DIGIC 5 | 3.0" 461,000 | SD, SDHC, SDXC | 100 × 59 × 26 | 181 | 
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WiFi. No RAW. 720p HD video. |
Super Zoom S/SX series
The S1 to SX50 series consists of ultra-zoom cameras, having longer zoom ranges and a more extensive list of features. The SX100 and later SX models are a more compact, affordable spin-off. The "SX" stands for "Super Zoom." All S and SX models feature image stabilization and full manual controls.
| Model | Release date |
Sensor resolution, size, type |
Lens (35 mm equiv) zoom, aperture |
Image processor | LCD screen size, pixels |
Card | Size W×H×D (mm) |
Weight (body, g) |
Photo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sx / SXx series | ||||||||||
| S1 IS | March 2004 | 3.2 MP 2048×1536 1/2.7" CCD |
38–380 (10×) f/2.8–3.1 |
DIGIC | 1.5" vari-angle 114,000 |
CF | 111.0 × 78.0 × 66.1 | 370 | 
|
First in the series[14] |
| S2 IS | June 2005 | 5.0 MP 2592×1944 1/2.5" CCD |
36–432 (12×) f/2.7–3.5 |
DIGIC II | 1.8" vari-angle 115,000 |
SD | 113 × 78.0 × 75.5 | 405 | 
|
[15] |
| S3 IS | February 2006 | 6.0 MP 2816×2112 1/2.5" CCD |
2.0" vari-angle 115,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC | 113.4 × 78.0 × 75.5 | 410 | 
|
[16] | ||
| S5 IS | June 2007 | 8.0 MP 3264x2448 1/2.5" CCD |
DIGIC III | 2.5" vari-angle 207,000 |
117.0 × 80.0 × 77.7 | 450 | 
|
First S series with hotshoe[17] | ||
| SX1 IS | December 2008 | 10 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" CMOS |
28–560 (20×) f/2.8–5.7 |
DIGIC 4 | 2.8" vari-angle 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 128 × 88 × 88 | 585 | .jpg)
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Replaces S5 IS, first PowerShot to use CMOS, firmware update allows shooting in RAW, and full HD 1080p recording support[18] |
| SX10 IS | October 2008 | 10 MP 3648×2736 1/2.3" CCD |
2.5" vari-angle 230,000 |
124 × 88 × 87 | 560 | 
|
Replaces S5 IS[19] | |||
| SX20 IS | August 2009 | 12 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" CCD |
|
Replaces SX10 IS[20] | ||||||
| SX30 IS | September 2010 | 14.1 MP 4320×3240 1/2.3" CCD |
24-840 (35x) f/2.7-5.8 |
2.7" vari-angle 230,000 |
122.9 × 92.4 × 107.7 | 601 | 
|
Replaces SX20 IS[21] | ||
| SX40 HS | September 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" CMOS |
DIGIC 5 | 2.7" vari-angle 230,000 |
122.9 × 92.4 × 107.7 | 600 | 
|
Replaces SX1/SX30 IS[22] | ||
| SX50 HS | September 2012 | 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/2.3" CMOS |
24-1200 (50x) f/3.4-6.5 |
2.8" vari-angle 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | 122.5 × 87.3 × 105.5 | 595 | 
|
Replaces SX40 HS[23] | |
| SX60 HS | September 2014 | 16.1 MP 4608 x 3456 1/2.3" CMOS |
21-1365 (65x) f/3.4-6.5 |
DIGIC 6 | 3.0" vari-angle 922,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | 127 x 91 x 114 mm | 649 | 
|
Replaces SX50 HS[24] |
| SXxxx series | ||||||||||
| SX100 IS | August 2007 | 8.0 MP 3264×2448 1/2.5" CCD |
36–360 (10×) f/2.8–4.3 |
DIGIC III | 2.5" fixed 172,000 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 108.7 × 71.4 × 46.7 | 265 | .jpg)
|
Smaller spin-off of SX series[25] |
| SX110 IS | September 2008 | 9.0 MP 3456×2592 1/2.3" CCD |
3.0" fixed 230,000 |
111 × 71 × 45 | [26] | |||||
| SX120 IS | August 2009 | 10.0 MP 3648×2736 1/2.5" CCD |
DIGIC 4 | 111 × 71 × 45 | 245 | 
|
[27] | |||
| SX130 IS | September 2010 | 12.1 MP 4000x3000 1/2.3" CCD |
28-336mm (12x) f/3.4-5.6 |
113.3 x 73.2 x 45.8 | 260 | 
|
Replaces SX120 IS[28] | |||
| SX150 IS | August 2011 | 14.1 MP 4320 x 3240 1/2.3" CCD |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+, Eye-Fi | 258 | 
|
Replaces SX130 IS[29] | ||||
| SX160 IS | September 2012 | 16.0 MP 4608 x 3456 1/2.3" CCD |
28-448mm (16x) f/3.4-5.9 |
111.0 x 72.5 x 44.1 | 291 | 
|
Replaces SX150 IS | |||
| SX170 IS | 2013 | 16.0 MP 4608 x 3456 1/2.3" CCD |
28-448mm (16x) f/3.5-5.9 |
108.0 x 71 x 43.9 | 228 | |||||
| SX200 IS | March 2009 | 12.1 MP 4000x3000 1/2.3" CCD |
28–336 (12x) f/3.4–5.3 |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 103 × 61 × 38 | 220 | 
|
Adds HD video[30] | ||
| SX210 IS | March 2010 | 14.1 MP 4320×3240 1/2.3" CCD |
28–392 (14×) f/3.1–5.9 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+ | 106 × 59 × 32 | 215 | 
|
[31] | ||
| SX220 HS | February 2011 | 12.1 MP 4000x3000 1/2.3" CMOS |
3.0" fixed 461,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+, Eye-Fi | 106 x 59 x 33 | 
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No GPS[32] | |||
| SX230 HS | 
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Adds GPS[32] | ||||||||
| SX240 HS | February 2012 | 25–500 (20×) f/3.5–6.8 |
DIGIC 5 | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi | 106 x 61 x 33 | 224 | No GPS.[33] Not sold in North America; the GPS-equipped SX260 HS, otherwise identical to this model, is sold there instead.[34] | |||
| SX260 HS | 231 | 
|
Adds GPS[33] | |||||||
| SX270 HS | April 2013 | DIGIC 6 | SD, SDHC, SDXC | 106.4 x 61.1 x 32.6 | 227 | 
|
With GPS. There is also Wi-Fi. But not sold in North America; the GPS- is also equipped in SX280 HS and it is sold there instead. | |||
| SX280 HS | 106.4 x 62.8 x 32.6 | 233 | 
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With GPS and Wi-fi | ||||||
| SX400 IS | October 2014 | 16.0 MP 4608x3456 1/2.3" CCD |
24-720 (30x) f/3.4-5.8 | DIGIC 4+ | 3.0" fixed 230,000 |
SD, SDHC, SDXC | 104.4 x 69.1 x 80.1 | 313 | No Wi-Fi or GPS | |
| SX410 IS | February 2015 | 20.0 MP 5152x3864 1/2.3" CCD |
24-960 (40x) f/3.5-6.3 | 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1 | 325 | No Wi-Fi or GPS | ||||
| SX500 IS | April 2012 | 16.0 MP 4608x3456 1/2.3" CCD |
24-720 (30x) f/3.4-5.8 | DIGIC 4 | 3.0" fixed 461,000 |
104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2 | 341 | 
|
Improved Autofocus (AF). Not compatible for SD/SDHC Memory cards exceeding 8 GB capacity. | |
| SX510 HS | August 2013 | 12.1 MP 4000x3000 1/2.3" CMOS |
349 | Adds Wi-Fi | ||||||
| SX520 HS | 2014 |
16.0 MP 4608x3456 1/2.3" CCD |
24-1008 (42x) f/3.4-5.8 | DIGIC 4+ | 119.0 x 81.0 x 91.0 | 442 | ||||
| SX530 HS | January 2015 |
24-1200 (50x) f/3.4-6.5 | 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9 | 442 | Wi-Fi but no GPS. (GPS via linked compatible smartphone). | |||||
| SX600 HS | 2013 |
25-450 (18x) f/3.8-6.9 | 103.8 x 61.0 x 26.0 | 188 | ||||||
| SX610 HS | January 2015 | 20.2 MP 5184x3888 1/2.3" CMOS |
3.0" fixed 922,000 |
105.3 x 61.0 x 26.7 | 191 | 
|
Wi-Fi but no GPS. (GPS via linked compatible smartphone). | |||
| SX700 HS | 2014 | 16.0 MP 4608x3456 1/2.3" CMOS |
25-750 (30x) f/3.2-6.9 | DIGIC 6 | 112.7 x 65.8 x 34.8 | 245 | ||||
| SX710 HS | January 2015 | 20.2 MP 5184x3888 1/2.3" CMOS |
269 | Wi-Fi but no GPS. (GPS via linked compatible smartphone). | ||||||
See also
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