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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Canon Digital Cameras > Canon PowerShot S230

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Canon PowerShot S230

General
Model Name:	Canon PowerShot S230
Model Number:	S230
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-27
Date Available:	2002-10-31
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	180 g 6.3 oz
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	87 x 57 x 27 mm 3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35 - 70 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3.2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point TTL AiAF
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real-image optical zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:	82%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	7
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	15
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1500
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Spot
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):
Flash Range Description:
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:	None
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	None
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVI
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:	Win98, 98SE, 2000, Me, XP. Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2, OS X.
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:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.500
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	30.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	180.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-1LH
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	NB-1LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website