• 1/2.7 inch 21.7mm2
  • 3.2 megapixels
  • 58.00mm - 380.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 5.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S1 IS
  • Canon PowerShot S2 IS
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Canon S1 IS
S1 IS vs S2 IS
Successor: Canon S2 IS
S1 IS vs S2 IS 		Canon S3 IS
S2 IS vs S3 IS
General
Model Number: S1 IS S2 IS
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact EVF
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price:    
Street Price:   $319.09
Date Available: TBD TBD
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 13.1 oz (370 g) 14.3 oz (405 g)
Size: 4.4 x 3.1 x 2.6 in.
(111 x 78 x 66 mm) 		4.4 x 3.1 x 3.0 in.
(113 x 78 x 76 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:   CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 3.2 5.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.7 inch 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 21.6948mm2 (5.37mm x 4.04mm) 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 2.62 microns 2.22 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type:    
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) 		2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: Exif 2.2 JPEG JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.7 2.3
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (0.00)
320x240 () 		640x480 (30.00)
320x240 (15.00)
Movie File Format: AVI AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: n/a Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 58 - 380mm 36 - 432mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.8 - 38mm 6 - 72mm
Zoom Ratio: 10.00x 12.00x
Aperture Range: 2.8 / 3.1 - ?? f/2.7 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity 		50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: 52.0mm 58.0mm
Thread Type: threads on bayonet adaptor Body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 3.2 4.0x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type: LCD EVF type, 115K pixel color LCD
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a  
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.5 1.8
Rear Display Resolution: 114,000 dots 115,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings:   Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 15 sec 1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot Evaluative/ Center-weighted average/ Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes No
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Red Eye, On, Off Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 1.0 – 4.2m, 1.0 – 3.8m at ISO 100 0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 SD
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Included Memory:    
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):   DC input
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.71 1.51
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.7 2.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 7 999
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.78 seconds 0.60 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.62 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.450 seconds 0.450 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.070 seconds 0.083 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 4.0 seconds 1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.9 seconds 1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   8.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   550 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: AA x 4 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline / NiMH Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included: 4 AA Alkaline 4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Digital Camera Solution CD, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: MS 98 (incl. SE)/Me/2000/XP; Mac OS 9.0–9.2, OS-X Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: