Canon PowerShot S100 Digital Compact Camera

* High-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS (1/1.7 type)
* HS System with powerful DIGIC 5
* Ultra-wide 24mm, f/2.0, 5x zoom lens. Intelligent IS
* Lens Control Ring, NR Control & RAW
* GPS
* Full HD, HDMI
* Large 7.5 cm (3.0 inch) LCD
* High-speed Burst HQ
* Smart Auto, Multi-area WB
* Optional Waterproof Case


Our opinion:

The PowerShot S100 succeeds the S95 - and improves an already fantastic compact camera (offering RAW, lens control ring, full Manual and Multi-Aspect Shooting, and a 50% larger image sensor than most compact cameras have) in almost every aspect:

* Resolution has increased from 10 to 12 MP;
* the zoom range has increased from 3.8x to 5x;
* the video resolution has been increased from 720p to Full HD;
* a GPS has been included;
* the new DIGIC 5 image processor reduces noise by a staggering 75% (at ISO 1600, compared to its predecessor).

The new multi-area white balance can apply different white balances to different areas (i.e. foreground and background), if it detects that light sources are being mixed. This is often the case with Flash photography, as the background is almost always illuminated by tungsten lighting.

The new DIGIC 5 processor also impresses by analysing four times more image information to create each pixel and recording more detail and colour from a scene than ever before.

In essence, the PowerShot S100 is an advanced, stylish, quality compact camera that features Canon's latest technologies.

Expert control. Seriously compact

High-sensitivity 12.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor
The high-sensitivity 1/1.7 type CMOS sensor, developed using EOS DSLR sensor know-how, works in combination with the DIGIC 5 processor to deliver class leading image quality especially at higher ISO speeds and in low light.

HS System with DIGIC 5
The HS System is a powerful combination of the DIGIC 5 image processor, which is 6x more powerful than DIGIC 4, and a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor. It lets you shoot with low noise and high image quality even in low light up to ISO 6400 - reducing the need for flash or a tripod.

Versatile lens. Intelligent IS
A bright f/2.0 lens further extends your ability to shoot in darker conditions. A 24mm ultra-wide angle setting lets you take stunning landscapes and a flexible 5x zoom gets you up close. Intelligent IS automatically selects exactly the right optical Image Stabilizer setting from 7 possible modes to ensure sharp, detailed photos and videos.

Lens Control Ring, Noise Reduction control and RAW
The lens Control Ring allows quick access to functions such as zoom, aperture, shutter speed, focus or ISO. Make adjustments to the level of noise reduction applied to images or shoot in RAW format for post-processing in the supplied DPP software.

GPS
Embed valuable location information into your images every time you take a shot with GPS tagging. The GPS Logger function can record your position at set time intervals so you can review your entire journey on the supplied Map Utility software.

Full HD Movies, HDMI-CEC
Record superb, Full HD 1080p movies at 24fps with stereo sound. An HDMI-CEC mini connection allows for loss-less playback on a compatible HDTV.

7.5 cm (3.0 inch) PureColor II G LCD
A 460k dot bright and clear LCD features a tempered glass outer layer for strength and high visibility even when shooting in bright conditions.

High-speed Burst HQ
Thanks to the processing capabilities of DIGIC 5 you can capture full resolution split second action at 9.6fps in an 8-frame burst using High-speed Burst HQ mode.

Smart Auto, Multi-area WB
Smart Auto selects camera settings for you from 32 different scenes (21 in movies), automatically ensuring optimum results. Multi-area White Balance compensates for the presence of multiple light sources for natural results.

Optional Waterproof Case
Protect your camera underwater to depths of up to 40m with the optional WP-DC43 waterproof case.