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Canon PowerShot S10

Canon packs 2 megapixels and a 2x optical zoom into the smallest digicam yet!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 12/5/1999

MSRP $699 US
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General
Model Name:	Canon PowerShot S10
Model Number:	S10
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$699.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-27
Date Available:
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	11.3 oz (320 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.2 x 2.8 x 1.3 in. (106 x 70 x 34 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1600x1200, 1280x960, 800x600
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.92
CCD Size (inches):	1/2"
CCD Filter Type:	CMYG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 70 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x, 4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	46 cm to Infinity 18.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	12 - 46 cm 4.9 - 18.8 in
Min Macro Area:	68 x 51 mm 2.7 x 2.0 in
Min Aperture:	f/8.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	Max is f/2.8-4.0, wide to tele. Min aperture is f/8.0, wide or tele
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real Image
Optical VF Accuracy:	77%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	113000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Center Weighted
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.3
Flash Range Description:	6.7 inches - 10.8 feet (0.17 - 3.3m) (Wide Angle) to 7.5 feet (2.3m) (Telephoto)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:
Included Software:	PowerShot Browser 1.0, PhotoStitch 3.0, PowerShot Plug-In (Mac, Photoshop(tm) format), Adobe PhotoDeluxe.
OS Compatibility:	PC, Mac
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	3.700 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	3.700 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	1.700
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Custom
Usable Battery Types:	Dedicated NiMH battery, lithium battery (2CR5)
Batteries Included:	lithium battery (2CR5)
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website