Canon Powershot S5 IS
HQ Grade: A-
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 10th of 54 in 8 Megapixel
- 18th of 93 in $200 - $300
- 4th of 32 in $300 - $350
- 9th of 48 in Extended Zoom
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Editors' Comments
Once more, Canon delves into the extended zoom field and comes up with a decent update to their already well-liked cameras. The S5 IS picks up where the S3 and S2 IS left off (what, no S4?), with a long 12x image stabilized zoom lens and 8 megapixel sensor. The biggest addition to this model is the Face Detection auto focus, which is smart enough... read more
Specifications
- 8 megapixels
- DIGIC III Image Processor
- Movie mode with sound
- JPEG file format
- 12x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
- Lens shift Image Stabilization
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Answered Questions for the S5 IS
- Q: When I download pics, how can I lesson file size?
- A: Well, once you download them, you can use a photo editor and change the resolution quality and then save it. read more
- Q: Canon S5 IS vs FZ18 colour
- A: Hi Stefano,Each digital camera manufacturer uses a different hardware imaging sensor, and different image processing software. These differences can produce... read more
- Q: Which camera - Canon S5, SX100, Panasonic TZ5, Sony H50
- A: 6-8 is more than enough for basic snapshots and the occasional 5x7 or 8x10 enlargement. I came across an interesting... read more
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Open Questions for the S5 IS
- Q: S5 IS mage noise level is horrible even @ ISO 80, canon A640 produces much better picturs quality, is it a common problem for this camera?
- 10 points for best answer - No replies
- Q: how I can make my photo more living?? I am just a new comor.... so please help me...
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I got a 58 mm tiffen uv lens for my s5 Is and can't mount it do I need an adapter
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
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