Canon PowerShot S300Canon makes a major update to their original S100 "Digital ELPH": More zoom, more controls, and better photos. Hard to beat!<<Test Results & Conclusion :(Previous) | (Next): PowerShot S300 Sample Images>> Reference: DatasheetReview First Posted: 4/5/2001 |
Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Canon PowerShot S300
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot S300 |
| Model Number: | S300 |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-27 |
| Date Available: | 2001-06-30 |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | n/a |
| Tripod Mount: | |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | Windows, MacOS |
| Weight: | 8.5 oz (241 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | |
| Size: |
3.7 x 2.5 x 1.2 in. (94 x 64 x 30 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 2.02 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/2.7 inch |
| CCD Filter Type: | |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Quality Levels: | 3 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2.5x |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | |
| Manual Focus Steps: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | 76 cm to Infinity 31.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 16 - 76 cm 6.5 - 31.0 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 198 x 149 mm 7.8 x 5.9 in |
| Min Aperture: | |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.7 |
| Aperture Range Description: | F2.7 (wide) / 4.7 (tele) - ??? |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Real-image optical zoom type |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 1% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 1% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 1.5 |
| LCD Resolution: | 120,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 2.50 |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 150 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 150 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 5 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent |
| Manual White Balance: | No |
| Longest Shutter Time: | 1 |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | 1/1500 |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative metering linked to one of three AiAF-selected autofocusing points |
| Spot Metering: | No |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Self Timer: | 10 |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 5 |
| Flash Modes: | Red-eye reduction auto, auto, on, off, slow-synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | |
| Flash Range Description: | 76cm - 3.5 meters (2.5 - 11.5 feet) |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| CCD Raw Format: | No |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono Wave) |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial, USB 1.1 |
| Other Connection: | DC In |
| Included Software: | ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression, Apple QuickTime 4.1, Canon RemoteCapture 1.3 and PhotoStitch 3.1 for Mac/Win, ZoomBrowser EX 2.6, PhotoRecord 1.2 and WIA / TWAIN for Win, ImageBrowser 1.6, PhotoShop plugin for Mac |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Shutdown Time: | |
| Play -> Record: | |
| Record -> Play (max res): | |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 1.150 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.060 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 2.090 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 1.850 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 7 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 1.190 |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | 20.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | 5.00 |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | 30.00 |
| Download speed, KB/second: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | NB-1L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion |
| Batteries Included: | NB-1L Lithium Ion |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Also offers 160 x 120 movie mode. ISO settings of 100 and 150 are selected automatically by the camera, and are not user-selectable. Max shutter speed of 1 second is only available in manual mode with flash off, or slow-synchro mode. All shots over 1/6 second have noise-reduction processing applied. Camera can be controlled via USB connection by PC for remote shooting. Direct printing to Canon CP-10 dye-sub printer via USB connection. No built in speaker so video playback in-camera has no sound. Billed as "World's smallest 2.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3X zoom lens" (Feb 2001). Bundled with Lithium Battery Pack NB-1L, Battery Charger CB-2LS, an 8MB CompactFlash Card (FC-8M), Interface Cable for USB (IFC-300PCU), AV Cable (AVC-DC100), Wrist Strap (WS-110), and PowerShot Solutions Software CD-ROM. Optional WP-DC100 underwater case available. |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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