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Canon PowerShot S2 IS

REVIEW DATE:07.13.05

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

REVIEW

By Terry Sullivan

We look to superzooms to get us close to the action, to help us capture important shots from afar. But a long zoom isn't everything. Although Canon's latest superzoom, the PowerShot S2 IS, has an amazing 12X optical zoom, that doesn't make up for some of the camera's shortfalls.

red arrow Read the Canon PowerShot S2 IS full review

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Canon U.S.A. Inc

http://www.usa.canon.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $499.99 Street
  • Type: Superzoom
  • Megapixels: 5 MP
  • Maximum Resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels
  • Included Memory: Media Card
  • Media Format: Secure Digital
  • Video Record and Playback: Yes
  • 35-mm Equivalent (Wide): 36
  • 35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto): 432

Bottom Line

The PowerShot S2 IS boasts good picture quality, but the small LCD and poor electronic viewfinder make it problematic for use in bright light.

Pros

Great picture quality. Wide variety of scene modes. Good image stabilization. 12X optical zoom.

Cons

Very slow recycle time. Small LCD. Poor electronic viewfinder.

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