At A Glance
An articulable LCD, great image stabilization and top-quality photos add up to an above-average megazoom.
Manufacturer’s Description
The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon's latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | AA Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | MultiMedia Card (MMC) |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | AA Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.6 inches |
| Depth | 3.1 inches |
| Height | 3.2 inches |
| Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 36.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 2.7 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | SD Memory Card |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Good |
| Color | Very Good |
| Sharpness | Good |
| Distortion | Good |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 57.6 |
| Number of Shots | 264 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 144.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 32.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 45.9 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 51.5 |
| Battery Life Score | Good |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 75.1 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 61.2 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 69 |
| Image Quality, Color | 68.1 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 62.9 |
| Number of Batteries | 4 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 60.2 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 55.1 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 60.6 |
