Entered CNET Catalog: 04/04/2003
SKU: S50
Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Stylish, pocket size fully featured digital camera. With 13 flexible shooting modes and new Canon technologies, this is the ideal camera for taking photos in all situations. The PowerShot S50 is a versatile digital camera featuring a high quality 5.0-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. Although stylish and compact, the features of this camera are aimed at advanced amateur users with 13 shooting modes and full manual controls for exposure and focusing. The PowerShot S50 incorporates a high resolution CCD sensor with 5.0 effective megapixels (approximately 5.3 megapixels in total). This sensor allows the camera to capture still images as large as 2592x 1944 pixels and movies as large as 320 x 240 pixels. The PowerShot S50 features a highly compact and sharp 3x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 35-105mm (35mm equivalent). The lens features a maximum aperture of f2.8 (wide angle) to f4.9 (telephoto). RAW mode allows you to obtain original image data, recording the image direct from the CCD without any image processing. The PowerShot S50 has 13 shooting modes, which can be selected from a mode dial on the top of the camera, including full manual controls, and a 'Custom' mode enabling you to set and save the camera parameters. The PowerShot S50 incorporates the DIGIC processor for even better color reproduction. The PowerShot S50 supports PTP, a standard protocol. This allows driver-less image communications with computers when combined with recent operating systems (Windows XP or Mac OS). A computer using this system will automatically select the correct drivers for the camera without needing to install them. On older operating systems a driver is still required to be installed. The PowerShot S50 is equipped with Direct Print which allows easy high-quality printing by simply connecting the camera via a cable to a CP-100 Card Photo printer or to the range of bubble jet direct printers. When the PowerShot S50 is connected to the CP-100, bordered or borderless prints can be selected and a trimming function allows a portion of a picture to be expanded and printed. Simple and quick direct printing is possible with the dedicated Card Photo Printers, producing images of 300 x 300 dpi on a credit card size or 4 x 6" print. The PowerShot S50 is compatible with Bubble Jet Direct Printers connecting direct via a cable and controlled by the camera through the direct print screen. Images can be printed onto A4 size paper to 6" x 4" sized paper.User opinions
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User Rating: 
10/10
Best pictures!
Pros: that camera has the best quality for pictures...
Cons: humm! size maybe?
the quality of its images are just spectacular.
I've been shooting with the S50 for more than a year even without using its best features and with a little help from Photoshop i achieve great results in any condition,day or night!
I highly recommand the Canon S50.
It will turn an amateur into a pro.
ok almost a pro.
User Rating: 
9/10
Really good
Pros: Excellent features and quality.
Cons: the set-button is a bit problematic...gotta get used to it...
User Rating: 
7/10
Great features - mediocre photo quality
Pros: This is one of the best cameras I've owned in terms of features and ease of use. More camera than I needed.
Cons: Photos taken in bright sunlight were overexposed on auto feature.
User Rating: 
2/10
Canon Does not stand behind their products
Pros: Camera worked fine when it worked.
Cons: Camera would not power up. I thought the battery may be bad, so I bought a new battery and it still would not power up. The camera was under warranty, so I mailed it in. They wanted me to pay $155 dollars before they even opened the camera up. They said a
User Rating: 9/10
Taken it all over the world
Pros: Small size with great photos. It has been in my pocket all over the world.
Cons: No diopter correction on built-in screen. Symbols on the wheel are wearing off and tough to read.
User Rating: 
8/10
great pics but poor external battery charger
Pros: Great Pictures, Sturdy feel, good manual setting options. Overall, this a very good camera for the money.
Cons: The external battery charger broke on my camera within three months. Since I work overseas and could not get a new one through a Canon dealer, I ordered another charger through Best Buy. That charger worked for about 5 months and... broke. I purchased a
User Rating: 8/10
After 1500 photos, I really like this camera.
Pros: Great features. Stitching and video work well. Easy to use.
Cons: LCD screen scratches and smudges easily. Don't lay it down on the LCD screen. Should have harder surface or protective frame.
User Rating: 
3/10
Why this?
Pros: Takes good snaps. Nothing extra ordinary.
Cons: Poor features comared to a Sony. I get the impression that cnet is anti-Sony cameras.
User Rating: 7/10
Good Cam, need help with red eye
Pros: There is no doubt that the camera is great.
Cons: Has any one found a way to reduce red eye? Does any one else notice the stater when u take pics without flas?
User Rating: 
4/10
I bought a defective S50 from Abe's of Maine
Pros: Everything that is mentioned by the other customers
Cons: Bought a defective S50 and neither Canon nor the store, Abe's Of Maine that is, honored the 90-day factory warranty. Now I am left with a defective camera which is not working right from the start. Warn all people to think aqbout it before buying a refurb
User Rating: 8/10
This Camera is Owner's pride
Pros: I spent over a month comparing different cameras. Clearly I wanted a 5mp with auto and manual features. Canon S50 topped my research and I bought it. Today, after 8 months this camera has travelled across the globe capturing images in varying weather cond
Cons: The text printed on the camera seem to start diassappearing. The plastic clip that hold the battery snapped-off.
User Rating: 8/10
My first digital and it's awesome!
Pros: This camera takes great pictures. Pictures are clear and crisp. Good battery life. Very easy to use. Most of all this thing is a tank. It's heavy but you could drop this thing off a 10 story building and it would still work fine. Left it on top of a
Cons: Heavy, but worth it. Sliding lens cover is pretty flimsy. Sometimes pictures out of focus, very sesitive to movement, vibration. Flash too much too little at times.
User Rating: 7/10
A leap beyond Point-n-Shoot
Pros: For an intermediate user, this camera provides enough options without overly confusing, allowing one to expand his or her ability for taking photos without complicating matters with a steep learning curve. The photos are excellent when printed through Of
Cons: The plastic sliding lens cover is the only cheap feeling component on this camera. The plastic battery door is a distant second. The sliding lens cap occasionally mis-aligns, preventing it from seating flat when in the closed or off position. It is eas
User Rating: 3/10
worst ever customer service from a japanese company
Pros: Good pictures, good looks
Cons: I had the worst ever customer service from a Japanese company. If the Japanese have to keep up their quality they have to watch out the customer service being doled out at their service center. I did recommend to my firends to buy it. liquid damage is t
User Rating: 
5/10
Bad red-eye w/ this S50 but great image quality as long as it's in the L picture quality!
Pros: Size Image Quality Audio and Video
Cons: Red-eye Battery
User Rating: 8/10
Great overal value
Pros: Great feature set. Love the night shot feature which allows you to capture more vivid backgrounds at night or dimly lit spots.
Cons: Red eye reduction could work better. Needs tripod for some of the features for better stability...wish the camera had something to make it less sensitive. Auto flash needs work.
User Rating: 8/10
Great all-round+ cam,fantastic pics!
Pros: Excellent shots, great colour, lots of features, simple to use, sturdy, classy black metal casing
Cons: a wee bit heavy, only 3x optical zoom
User Rating: 3/10
Out of Focus pictures killing me...
Pros: Have had this camera for about a year now. I purchased it after my a80 broke/disappointed me at which point I traded it in for the s50 at BestBuy, hoping for better quality. After a year, I can say that I've had a really good time with the Movie Mode.
Cons: I'm terribly saddened that I opted for this high model, and still was hit hard by awful Focusing issues. Almost every other picture I take is blurry. I've resorted to using "Action Mode" nearly all of the time--which knocks down my Megapixels, really maki
User Rating: 3/10
This camera would be great ... if it worked
Pros: Good features and good pictures. Reasonably good shutter speed (although not great)
Cons: This camera is extremely sensitive to its environment, and is prone to experiencing failure when used in conditions in which you would never expect to have problems. I purchased the s50 six months ago. Since then, it has been in for repairs to Canon's
User Rating: 7/10
Quality Pictures, Durable and Good Features
Pros: The Cannon PowerShot S50 takes good quality pictures in low ISO settings. The picture quality is good for me because I'm not a professional photographer. I've printed photos as big as 13 X 19 inches at Costco and they are very good in quality. I've read t
Cons: Slightly overpriced. 3x optical zoom does this camera injustice. I wish I could have a stronger zoom with this camera. The autofocus is a just a little on the slower side mostly when it comes to candids. The battery could last a little longer, so I always
User Rating: 9/10
Gives us everything we need plus more
Pros: We have taken well over a thousand photos and the camera has never let us down yet. It is a great workhorse camera that gives you the control you want and the creative freedom you need.
Cons:
User Rating: 8/10
TAKES GREAT PICTURES
Pros: TAKES GREAT PICTURES IN AUTO MODE. THERE IS A LEARNING CURVE FOR THE OTHER MODES. THE SOFTWARE WORKS GREAT ON THE PC.
Cons: THE MODE DIALS SYMBOLS HAVE COME OFF. AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHAT MODE IS SET OFF OF THE DISPLAY IN SUNLIGHT. THIS IS WHY I GAVE IT A LOW MARK IN QUALITY.
User Rating: 9/10
Top camera for this size (love it)
Pros: High quality pictures for post-processing, more programms and functions than any cam in this class, top for creative, quiet work
Cons: Lens problems against big contrasts (blue margins), slow on shutter release but
User Rating: 5/10
Does NOT give quality images in most cases.
Pros: Compact, handy, light weight, easy to use as point-and-shoot
Cons: Slow and inaccurate autofocus means most images are soft. I sent the camera for repair under warranty; only slight improvements resulted. Even on a tripod record photos of magazine printing are poor.
User Rating: 10/10
Simple, Compact & Great
Pros: Software simple to install and use. The general use of this camera is very easy, almost to the point that you don't even have to look at the manual. This camera has done everything I wanted it to do and more. It compact design makes it easy take anywhere.
Cons: Not many, But a little mor zoom would be nice.
User Rating: 4/10
red eye in virtually every indoor shot
Pros:
Cons: slow focusing , terrible red eye and photos when printed seemed soft iooking almost if the lens had some sort of filter.My first s50 broke on my vacation after one week .Circuit city was kind enough to exchange it for me .
User Rating: 8/10
Great for even a beginner
Pros: Excellent picture quality. Tons of features.
Cons: No battery indicator. slide mechanism is cheesy.
User Rating: 3/10
Just The regular
Pros: Price, none
Cons: Low profile whilw printing results. Lenses not PRO as Nikon or Pentax ( hhey, they got better price also )
User Rating: 8/10
Great camera, Great photos
Pros: Image quality, software, ease of use, metal case, 3 minute video mode!
Cons: My battery lasted only 4 months now it will hold a charge for only 4 pictures. Flimsy lens cover! Other than that its been a great camera
User Rating: 10/10
GOD MUST HAVE MADE THIS CAMERA
Pros:
Cons: This has got to be the BEST camera EVER made!!!!! To those that put a thumbs down, you need to learn how to use a camera. All though no camera is easyer than this one. If you can't figure out how to use this one you need to get a new hobbie. Excellent pic
User Rating: 8/10
Great Quality pictures.
Pros: Easy to use. Great pictures. Worth the money I spent on it.
Cons: Took me a few times of using it to figure everything out.
User Rating: 10/10
Its a great pleasure to shoot with it
Pros: I bought this camera a week ago and shooted a lot.Incredible image quality and great manual controls
Cons: Not yet Identified
User Rating: 10/10
It is the best digital camera!
Pros: I like the metal cover. It feels good when holding it. It has a wide angle lens to take pictures, especially when there are a lot of people in the picture. The quality of the digital pictures is VERY good! The battery lasts very long time and is quick
Cons: I could not figure out how to force the flash flight in the auto mode when taking picture in the dark with bright background. When I switched to manual-mode, sometimes pictures became blurry!
User Rating: 8/10
DUDE, SWEET
Pros: I've had this for six months and am very very happy. It's the best out there.
Cons: Battery low indicator isn't always right.
User Rating: 9/10
Great digital camera, best i've seen
Pros: This camera is terrific, as you have seen all the other good reviews on it, and they're not lieing. I takes great pictures, day and night. I has a huge amount of settings for you so it fits pretty much any situation that you're in. The pics are superb,
Cons: No battery meter, but the battiers does last, so i never have to worry about it.
User Rating: 9/10
does the most for $
Pros: fully auto , preferences that are simple or totally manual flash kicks good low light easy to learn
Cons: not water tight case
User Rating: 9/10
A Great,m Great Camera & Value.
Pros: A Full Line of use, from a first time digital user, to a veteran. Canon Exudes QUALITY!!
Cons: Lots to learn on this unit, But that is a good thing for the value.
User Rating: 10/10
This is my first digital camera and I am thrilled with it.
Pros: The pictures look real life. It's handsome looking. It has all the hook-ups anyone might need. Printing it on the Canon i960 printer makes the pictures jaw-dropping!
Cons: I have not ran into any yet. I have been taking basic still shots, I cant wait to take some moving target shots.
User Rating: 8/10
Great Buy for Hardcores picture takers
Pros: So many features, you'll find something that you like. The picture quality is amazing, especially outdoors. The 12x zoom is great. I just bought a 128MB card because 32 was not enough. The movies are of much better quality than I had expected. It's m
Cons: Battery life isn't as long as I expected. At least I got an extra battery free with when I bought it online. The shutter can be a bit slow when taking action shots, so I recommend always using the high speed continuous shutter.
User Rating: 10/10
Still Going Strong 5 months later!
Pros: This continues to meet my needs for a small camera with outstanding quality. I have trouble understanding complaints about lettering coming off mode dial on top. Same for scratches on LCD monitor. Perhaps it is that I treat it like the fine equipment t
Cons: It isn't 10 megapixal.
User Rating: 7/10
Nice pictures, great features
Pros: Lotsa functions, solid construction, nice design and feel. Can anyone tell me how come every picture I took appears darker when I transfer over to the PC when it looks just right on LCD? Also the images transfer to pc lost its saturation, contrast and sha
Cons: 3 min for movie, low res and only 15 fps...while many other cam are offering tv size at 30 fps unlimited. No batt indicator, noise at 200 and 400 iso.
User Rating: 10/10
Excellent! A top-notch camera for compact.
Pros: 5.0 megapixel is excellent, RAW converestion is good, the LCD viewer is bright & clear, SOOM viewer is excellent, ON & OFF is fast. The accessories for the conversion lense is much even greater on a sunny day (mercury lense for S50).This is a very
Cons: Doesn't accept extra flasher unit!
User Rating: 5/10
recommended - Barely!
Pros: This camera takes outstanding outdoor pictures using automatic setting.
Cons: This camera takes terrible indoor pictures in certain situations. On automatic setting - the flash is way too bright leaving colors faded. Also, red eye is a major problem with small children. I bought this camera from Cnets recommendation - but am very d
User Rating: 3/10
There must be something better!
Pros: When the camera does focus on the subject, it is great. When it doesn't, (too often) the images are blurry. The 5MP detail is all there--it is easy to crop and print an 8X10 with excellent results.
Cons: Flimsy sliding door. (I broke one that felt much stronger on an Olympus 35mm point and shoot.) Slow reaction (focus) time. Missed many shots while waiting. I returned a Nikon 4300 4MP for this camera only because the S50 would fit in my pocket. The Nikon
User Rating: 7/10
USB 2.0 and Windows XP ???
Pros: Has anyone else had problems downloading pics directly from the camera to an XP pc via the USB 2.0 port?
Cons: This is from the S50 product spec: "USB Cable connection via camera's USB port is limited to genuine Apple Computer brand models with a built-in USB interface"
User Rating: 9/10
Breathtaking Pictures..WOW what a camera
Pros: After doing a lot of research, I finally went for the S50. Could not have taken a better decision. Pictures are breathtaking. The S50 replaced my Olympus D460Z, a great camera of its time, but a 1.3MP. The S50's shooting modes of Aperture Priority, Shutte
Cons: Purple fringing... its there. Not very prominent, but there. The SET button should have been elsewhere, instead of being part of the toggle switch -- bad design, CANON.
User Rating: 9/10
HAS IT ALL!
Pros: You name it, it has and does it. It is compact and versatile as a camera can be. Forget the expensive extras that you think you have to buy (flash units, lens converters, etc.) the only one who needs those extra add-ons are professional photographers. Onc
Cons: Takes a while to learn how to use the multicontroller, but once you do you won't have any problems.
User Rating: 9/10
No Disappointment; I love it!
Pros: The camera takes very clear pics even in low light situations. I had researched and read all the reviews and comments and I even bought a different brand before buying this camera. My concern was Island Girl's comment that S-50 did not provide the date
Cons: None!
User Rating: 9/10
great camera, great quality & lots of fun pics
Pros: This camera takes excellent pictures and has some great features for the price. I would highly recommend this camera for anyone who has a basic knowledge of photography and likes to take great pictures!
Cons: Unable to interchange flash or lens, cover slighty flimsy and will come off the "track" if you don't push it correctly. I would not recommend this camera for a professional or anyone who is an aspiring professional photographer.
User Rating: 9/10
Realy good product and greate
Pros: good quality pics, flexibility of use
Cons: a bit slow when taking action photos
User Rating: 10/10
Stop looking and just but it
Pros: I looked at all olympus, nikons and cannons and finally choose this camera. For the price you can't go wrong. got mine for $335 picture quality, features, pretty good fast pictures I don't see what everyone was talking about it being so slow. Plus unli
Cons: I wish it had a better optic zoom than 3x and the lens does feel a little cheap. But for this price really I still very happy with my purchase.
User Rating: 8/10
couldn't be happier
Pros: Takes excellent pictures,I have had mine for 7 months and it gets it right almost every time,If you read the instuction book that comes with it you will be able to take great pictures.If you don't then don't blame the camera just buy a throwaway and let W
Cons: The battery life is pretty much a joke.Canon should give buyers a better battery for the price of the camera.
User Rating: 4/10
LOOKING FOR MORE INFO PLEASE
Pros: Could anyone reply back with this a response to this that is running Windows XP. I have heard that there are many issues with problems. I have heard it can be very difficult to install software or even get pictures tranferred as one rating had commented.
Cons:
User Rating: 8/10
Overall a great camera.
Pros: Video recording capability. Can purchase telephoto and zoom lense adapters. Not too large to carry in a purse or pocket. Surprised by picture quality of video for a digital camera.
Cons: Have to slide cover to turn off/on-a bit awkward. Audio could be louder. Lithium-ion battery life is poor, so purchase several.
User Rating: 10/10
easy to use ,clear clear pictures on auto setting
Pros: Bought and returned HP 935, Olympus 4000C, Olypus 565D. .Bought Canon S50 and Picture quality is SUPERB. I'm a novice but in auto camera, delivers great clear pictures even in low LIGHT.Video clips are very good. Raw capture. Battery life good compared to
Cons: None to date
User Rating: 10/10
I listened, read, and bought
Pros: Has it all, starting to get some great stuff with this! I really enjoy shooting pictures with this. Digital is not film, but this is simply great for the cost per shot. Really lets you cut loose and take pictures for the hell of it. The fact they come o
Cons: Don't like the lens door-flimsy feel. No cover for LCD. This feels bulletproof except for those 2 items. Wish it came up faster on ready. But this is a great camera.
User Rating: 
6/10
Good But Not Quite Amazing
Pros: Huge pics. Lots of detail. Easy to use. Feature Rich. Inspires creativity. I would consider myself a novice. Still, I wouldn't recommend this camera as a point and shoot. It is more for experimenting. I had a Fujifilm 2.1mp that took great snapshots. I've
Cons: Seems to take better pics without the flash(is that a con?). Focus problems all the time! "Vivid" seems to mean "red." Very short battery life. Software definately geared toward Mac users. I too don't like the sliding cover and I hate that the lens must e
User Rating: 8/10
Canon is superb! Amazing image quality with the S50!
Pros: This camera delivers with amazing image quality. The 512MB CF card I use is not enough. Great size, easy to use features, but it may take a while to adequately learn this camera. I advice anyone into digtal photography that Canon is the only way to go.
Cons: Relatively short battery life with no adequate indicator. Slow when taking pictures at night. Mastering exposure can be tricky. The provided 32MB card is a joke. I upgraded from the Canon PowerShot S45 after it was damaged and I wish I had bought another
User Rating: 8/10
Replaced my old SLR outfit, and get even better pictures
Pros: I've had it for 2 months now, and am totally satisfied. There are some minor limitations and drawbacks, but for the $384 I gave at BeachCamera.com, this still feels like a steal to me. It's very easy to use, produces absolutely stellar images, and I hav
Cons: It's still a little bulky for pocketability, but it's still easy to carry along. That was one of my main criteria in selecting a new camera, because I missed many photo opportunities with my old SLR because it was so bulky I often left it back in the clo
User Rating: 8/10
Lives upto its claims
Pros: Easy-to-use intuitive handling menus. Takes great night time snaps while moving in car, Photo stich assist mode is great.
Cons: Hope Canon comes out with a teleconverter attachement facility for this model.
User Rating: 9/10
Wow. What a Camera!
Pros: Beautiful pictures! Lot's of Control Options but it takes great pictures on automatic. What's not to like? This is my second digital -- had this one eight months and I am tickled to death. Even better deal now that street price is around $350 or less
Cons: "Auto" flakes off the mode nob. So many options, it can become confusing finding and setting features. When the battery is low, doesn't give you much notice - buy an extra to carry. (Charges fast). Larger and heavier than some but the quality of the whole
User Rating: 10/10
CANON DID IT AGAIN... This Camera ROCKS
Pros: Takes great pics, loaded with features and you can find one for under $400. Yeahhh....
Cons:
User Rating: 8/10
Great camera for price
Pros: Good quality pictures. Great camera for the price. I paid $371 (including shipping) at BuyDig.com. I am not sure what the complaint about battery indicator. If the battery is low, whenever I take a picture I see a red battery symbol pops up indicating
Cons: Little heavy.
User Rating: 9/10
SYKE! This Camera Is Awesome.
Pros: Picture Quality, Features, Controls, Ease of Use, Cameras Software for Photo Filing(Attttt), Size & Style, Need I say more?
Cons: Flash,(red-eye)... no big deal, can fix red eye with photo finishing software that comes with camera. WILL NOT AVOID RED-EYE WITH ALMOST ALL CAMERAS OUT THERE AT SAME QUALITY LEVEL OR LESS. My only real DIS on this product is the on/off sliding lens cover
User Rating: 9/10
Best value and top performer!
Pros: After shooting over 600 photos in all conditions using different settings. I have come to the conclusion that this camera is simply awesome! I have owned two digital cameras before the S50 (HP, Sony) and also own a 35mm Canon Rebel G SLR. I have worked wi
Cons: I feel this is all in the eye of the beholder. Although personally I have not had a problem with 95% of this issues listed on this site. I do feel that this camera leans toward a more experienced user vs point-n-shooter. You may need to take a little more
User Rating: 5/10
Bubbles????
Pros: Brand, Canon is known to be the best on SLR, good background, features, size, color, compact flash.
Cons: I think Canon went too far too fast with this one trying to win the 5MP market. This camera is not outstanding as I expected it to be. I went thru two in a month and nothing. Problem? Huge bubbles in the pictures! I think it has a problem with light, eith
User Rating: 10/10
Still pleased after 6 months
Pros: I use it all the time and I couldn't be happier. If you get one, you might want to buy another memory card, but don't bother with a spare battery. The battery life is so incredibly long you won't need it.
Cons: Steep learning curve.
User Rating: 9/10
Great value at new lower price
Pros: I just bought this Best Buys for $399. It is the best digicam I've ever used. Very noticable improvement in picture quality over my last camera (3 MP). So many features it is overwhelming. But it's the pictures that I rave about-crisp images, accurate col
Cons: None. Canon put together a great camera.
User Rating: 10/10
Great Camera - tons of features.
Pros: This is a terrifc camera with loads of features for those who like to move beyond "Point and Shoot." I still love my Minolta DiMage 5, but the flash metering on this S50 is far beyond my Minolta. Thus, photos that require a flash have improved quality c
Cons: None found - yet! It would be nice to have a remote instead of the self-timer on this model.
User Rating: 8/10
This camera kicks ...
Pros: The wife surprised me with this for Christmas. I've been using my S200 ELPH for work but the S50 is a huge upgrade. The flash is very strong and is variable in brightness.(the S200 flash was very weak). The shutter response is very quick. The camera's
Cons: The self-timer can't be used with the back light setting. Very big manual that's not always easy to use for quick reference. Manual has some photos to show off different settings but they are small and black and white (not very useful). Icons for the di
User Rating: 9/10
SLR quality pics Slow as molasses flash recharge
Pros: When they said the picture quality was good they weren't kidding. THese pictures look as good as my fathers Canon eos digital Rebel. Other plus's are the cameras wide feature set. Very fast when no flash is used.
Cons: When I use my flash I have to wait about 5 to 7or 8 seconds before taking another. Slow is not the word for it. I was very dissapointed with the fact that I have to wait for the flash to recharge that long. But that is only when using the flash, other tha
User Rating: 7/10
great cam
Pros: very nice picutres easy to use compact
Cons: when zoomed in a slight movement may blurr the picture some times it just can't auto focus while at close rang
User Rating: 7/10
Love it, even not perfect.
Pros: Lot of features like as in pro camera. Very good pic quality. Solid camera body. Good battery life.
Cons: Red eye problem is series when using flash indoor or dark. Red eye reduction doesn't help. Since best quality can only be obtained in ISO 50, a longer time exposure is needed that tripod is a must to avoid hand shake. Battery warning is too late to war
User Rating: 2/10
photos on auto not that great
Pros:
Cons: I have a 4 year old Kodak that takes photos as well as this thing. I returned it and got a Sony V1 and am very happy with it.
User Rating: 8/10
Outstanding and compact
Pros: takes great pictures with good color balance and resolution. Great prints up to eight by ten.
Cons: Have not found them yet.
User Rating: 3/10
It is bad indoor camera where light is less!!
Pros: Good functions and features. It is nice outdoor camera.
Cons: Dial icons chips away, beautiful moments are lost due to delay in shutter speed, red eye problems. S30 was any day better!!
User Rating: 9/10
High quality-low cost meet
Pros: Intiuitive design Beautifull photos Compact size
Cons: Low battery life (buy an extra one) Only 3x Optical Zoom
User Rating: 9/10
Excellent camera - you'll be happy with it
Pros: I got the camera for Christmas and already took over 300 photos and movies while the kids opened their presents. Over 90% came out fantastic (extremely sharp images with vivid colors), but I did notice quite a few with "red-eye" (was able to edit out wit
Cons: I'm just concerned about the LCD screen being scratched - wish it was one of those ones that you could close to protect it. The only other thing, like I said above, was that I experienced quite a few photos with "red-eye." I'll report back again after
User Rating: 8/10
Affordable, small, high-res camera
Pros: NOTE: This is definitly a high end product. Not for those who just want to send pictures of the kids to grandma on AOL. I have had this camera for 3 months now and am very happy with it. Full of advanced features, still learning to use them all. Slip
Cons: The paint labels chip off, no battery life indicator, the menu system takes some getting used to, front cover feels flimsy (hasn't broken yet though). Could not get an off-brand battery to work (DO NOT BUY AN AFTER-MARKET OFF-BRAND BATTERY) stick to cann
User Rating: 9/10
Great digital camera for all levels...
Pros: I just bought this as my first digital camera and I am really amazed by the quality of the pictures. The colors come out great and it is simple enough for non-tech savvy people to use but retains some really advanced features to exploit. I love the Pict
Cons: I found that there can be a shutter lag when taking pictures indoors.
User Rating: 10/10
Look no further, this is the camera you've been waiting for!
Pros: This Camera is all pros! It's light weight sharp look makes it all the much better. The picture quality goes unmatched with any other camera out there. I love this camera and you will too. I am a webmaster and a tool such as this one makes my life a w
Cons: No cons whatsoever!!!!!!!!!!!!
User Rating: 7/10
can anyone sat shutter lag??
Pros: canon makes nicce products, they just need to spend more time on real features versus trying to make their cameras like camcorders! A faster shutter release menas more to a photographer than a oragami screen! this camera caters to the consumer versus the
Cons: extremely slow shutter realease, it is in all canon cameras, you will have a hard time getting candid, or quick shoots off on children or action. also if a low end camera maker had a obscurred viewfinder, cnet would rip them to shreads an bad design and e
User Rating: 4/10
Not perfect yet!
Pros: Easy to use, almost as easy as point and shoot. And it has many different shooting modes which I never use. If you buy this camera less than $350 and could get 128 meg ram and additional battery for $120 buck go ahead buy it. I still believe there is a lo
Cons: Buy a 128 Meg ram, and addional battery. Because this camera is chargable and it takes 5 hours to charge 2 hour battery. Do not hesitate to buy value packs. Camera has focus problems, you need to read manual and figure out which mode is best to take adv
User Rating: 9/10
For amateur, a great camera.
Pros: Tons of features and various resolution settings. Makes very nice prints up to 8 x 10. The 4 x 6 pics are wonderful. Even on LCD, picture detail is breathtaking. All I need the camera to do is give good web pics and baby prints, and it more than does
Cons: Not really any. Maybe heavier than some others, but it's not a really big deal. It's not like it's a 10-pound laptop or anything.
User Rating: 8/10
Exceeds Expectations
Pros: The Auto function works so well on this camera, I may never need to figure out the manual settings. I Bought this camera because of the quality of other Canon products I've owned, and this one only raises my opinion of the company. Very clear, well lit,
Cons: Battery life could be longer, and I wish there was a battery life indicator, but once you learn to pay attention to what your shooting, you can fairly well judge where your battery life is. Extra batteries are very inexpensive on e-bay, etc.
User Rating: 9/10
More than I ever wanted, I Love this Camera
Pros: Best camera,lots of feature,great quality picture,high quality accessories
Cons: no battery indicator
User Rating: 4/10
Terrific features--I must have a lemon!
Pros: Broad features. Learning curve is steep. Camera body is solid and durable. LCD is better than the competition.
Cons: Moving to the Canon S50 (5-megapixals) from a early Nikon 950 (1-megapixal) fostered high expectations. Results are mixed. In auto mode resolution is not any better than ancient Nikon. In other modes it's better but takes a lot of work to get results. Bas
User Rating: 10/10
Too many features to handle! :)
Pros: GREEEEAT image quality. Lots of features that I need to find out. Very compact and easy to carry around.
Cons: Cons? Nothing that I can't think of.
User Rating: 3/10
Will not work with WinXP USB 1.1 or 2.0
Pros: Feels solid in hand. Good documentation. Controls are easy to find for each application.
Cons: Cannot get WinXP to recognize the camera. USB 2.0 not supported. None of this mentioned in literature or on the box. Pretty useless if one cannot transfer the pictures out!! Camera ID's itself to Linux RH9 however PTP protocol does not seem to work. W
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1/10
The multicontroller doesn?t work properly
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Cons: One SET button is used to select choices, images and menus on the LCD monitor and confirm the selection. The one I have doesn?t work properly. I can?t push straight down. That means I can?t delete pictures and format MMC.
User Rating: 6/10
Badly built but takes butt kickin pics
Pros: This camera is fully adjustable in manual mode, which makes it very versatile. Images also look great on screen, though I haven't yet made any prints.
Cons: The letters peel off the function wheel really quickly. The lens door feels like it's going to fall off every time I close or open it. No battery indicator until it{s too late, at which point, a little symbol starts flashing. Also, the flash is pretty muc
User Rating: 8/10
Great pics
Pros: speed, color accuracy,best carry and shoot model. good battery life, but no indicator of charge. RAW mode, low noise up to iso 200 see my pics at http://www.pbase.com/ardo
Cons: easy to scratch the LCD if you wear glasses and try to use the optical viewer. Does not focus as accurately as a n slr can, like the Nikon D100. no external flash attachment(hot shoe), or else limited optical zoom 3x, but with good lens speed. focus, can
User Rating: 8/10
A Very Solid Camera
Pros: What some people might consider a con--the camera's weight--actually works in the user's favor! I've found that a little weight helps steady the camera when pointing and shooting. The other camera I was considering, the Pentax Optio S, was actually TOO li
Cons: MPEG mode light meter only adapts to the first frame of any given movie. Shooting a video in different light conditions (say, a sweeping shot) will look too dark or light.
User Rating: 10/10
Canon's Magic Black Photo Box
Pros: Loaded with features. Just when you think you discovered them all you find more! Excellent picture quality. Metal body and it really feels like a solid camera. Nice size 1.8" LCD. Very small pocket camera. You can adjust just about everything including
Cons: Can't use accessory lenes or external flash or filters. Front lens slide cover feels like it may pull off at times but it doesn't. You will not get a continuous light reading in manual mode so the only way you know if you are over or under exposed is to
User Rating: 8/10
Sneaky Digital Camera
Pros: Black and undercover. I like the way this camera looks like a $100 35 mm snapshot camera. It's worked well for us at work and home - I love the high speed setting. Nice size too.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind, aside from the fact that now that we've played with this, we wish we had bought something that could take different lenses.
User Rating: 9/10
Better than my Dimage 7
Pros: The S50 is not just a point-and-shoot camera, it only looks like one. There is a full range of controls that allow the photographer to manually adjust shutter speed, aperature, focus, and color saturation, sharpening, and contrast. It can record raw dat
Cons: The lens sort of "makes it" a point-and-shoot, it's very limited. It's a good lens for taking everyday pictures, but it lacks a good macro setting and a stronger zoom.
User Rating: 5/10
Cool but poor value
Pros: RAW capture, decent image quality, good set of exposure controls, solid feel and high cool factor.
Cons: So-so software bundle, no hot shoe or external flash sync, expensive proprietary batteries, funky AC hookup and no ext. battery pack or docking cradle. There are better choices for the money.
User Rating: 7/10
Gorgeous pix but HORRIBLE battery life
Pros: Bought this camera to replace a Nikon Coolpix 800, which I liked but which at 2 megapixels was getting pretty out of date. (Actually, I started with a Canon S40, but it died after two days of use and I wound up upgrading for LESS money at $%^#&! Dell
Cons: Though I strongly support rechargeable batteries from an ethical standpoint, Canon should be ashamed of themselves for including the piddly 570 mAh battery this thing comes with. I can barely get through 30 shots, in a relatively short period of time, be
User Rating: 10/10
best investment ive made in a while
Pros: love the size and the amount of features
Cons: would like a bigger display but i wouldnt trade the size of the camera for it tho
User Rating: 8/10
Simple or complex - you choose
Pros: The S50 is a small camera, yet is built like a tank. I have been in the market for a 5 megapixel camera for some time, and had purchased the Nikon 5700 at first. This camera blows it away. You can do all the same stuff as the 5700, but at half the pric
Cons: Limited movies to 3 minutes. This really isn't so bad considering alot of other makes have even shorter movie modes. It is a little on the heavy side for such a small camera, but that is the price for having a solid, durable frame.
User Rating: 8/10
Excellent Camera For $390!!!
Pros: With 6% sales tax was about $423.This high end camera was so affordable couldn't believe it. Fast charge battery on first charge. Snapped 4 quick shots in a row and all are excellent. BIG LCD screen makes preview & setting display so much better. It
Cons: Would like AC Adapetr included.
User Rating: 9/10
Great and at a great price ($399 at Dell w/ Coupon)
Pros: Great pictures, easy to use, nice to have manual features
Cons: no external flash/lens extenders
User Rating: 7/10
GREAT CAMERA BUT NOT IDIOT PROOF
Pros: There are many great features with this camera. I love Quality of pictures.
Cons: Too many Features, same time tough to figure out how to use. I guess I am spoiled with easy to use Idio Proof features from other digital toys. Product design can be better. Kind of Ugly.
User Rating: 10/10
Made me more than happy!
Pros: Price was right at under $400 on eBay. Quality is superb! When coupled with my Epson Stylus C82 & photo paper, I have produced prints that are no worse than the photohut down the road. The "presets" dial works wonders especially for faster action s
Cons: The "joystick" control is cumbersome and will take some getting used to. Also, I think the shutter button could have been moved a quarter inch or more LEFT, as my finger does not rest readily on it or the zoom slider. These are quirks I can quickly adap
User Rating: 9/10
Point, Shoot & Go!
Pros: Top notch images. You get so much in a small package. I purchased the right camera and no regrets. I would purchase Canon again.
Cons: The rubber door latch to access the USB & AC is a little awkward, the fix(ImageMate). Software is basic, the fix (Adode).
User Rating: 5/10
Temperamental focus
Pros: Durable and with a nice compact design. Good for slow outdoor still shots.
Cons: I can't understand the high ratings for this camera. I've taken more blurry, poorly focused photos than with any other. The AF frequently focuses on the wrong targets. Centering the AF helps, but this is time consuming. Yes, the short flash range also c
User Rating: 5/10
S30 is a better camera if 3Mpix meets your needs.
Pros: I went from a 35mm to a S30 with a 128MB card when it was the latest and greatest. Loved it. Great resolution, color, features, etc. Only wished it had a battery level indicator.
Cons: Recently gave the S30 to family member and bought a S50 with 512MB card. (Couldn't find a new S30 for sale by then.) With the S50 I am missing shots due to slow autofocus and slow shutter release after the button is pushed. In side by side comparisons wi
User Rating: 9/10
WOW! User-friendly and intuitive
Pros: I just went on a trip with my S50, while my dad dragged along 2 SLR cameras with multiple lenses, etc. in a big case. I could whip out my camera, take a shot, view it and keep/refine/delete it. He had to fiddle with the lenses, change the film, change the
Cons: This is my first entree into the digital camera scene, and I'm not that handy with SLR cameras, so I don't really feel qualified to rate much. My one thought is it would be nice if there were a way to either sharpen or shield the LCD display in bright sun
User Rating: 7/10
Nice camera for pros and amateurs
Pros: Nice quality, easy to use. The metal case makes is look great.
Cons: Battery indicator, a little big oversize and definitely overpriced
User Rating: 8/10
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User Rating: 9/10
Safe bet - very impressive pics!
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User Rating: 9/10
Incredible Pics!!
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User Rating: 7/10
Awesome camera with a few key features missing
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User Rating: 8/10
Very good quality camera
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User Rating: 8/10
Point & Shooter: Love it!!
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User Rating: 10/10
AWESOME CAMERA!!! A++++++
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User Rating: 10/10
Great Camera !!!
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User Rating: 10/10
It'd doesn't get any better than this!
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User Rating: 8/10
have a lot of punch for a small camera
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User Rating: 8/10
A Point and Shooters Dream Machine
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User Rating: 8/10
A Winner in Image Quality Versus Size
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User Rating: 8/10
Great Camera; A Step Above the Rest
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User Rating: 9/10
Best of the Bunch and Under $500
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User Rating: 10/10
The ultimate non SLR
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User Rating: 8/10
Great features in a compact design
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User Rating: 6/10
IT SEEMS GOOD BUT ACTUALLY NOT
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User Rating: 6/10
Very likely a good camera as the successor of S45.
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