- 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
- 1.9 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon S10 Review.
- 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
- 3.1 megapixels
- 32.00mm - 64.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon S20 Review.
| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S10 webpage |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S20 webpage |
| Predecessor: |
Canon S10
S10 vs S20 |
|
| Successor: |
Canon S20
S10 vs S20 |
Canon S30
S20 vs S30 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | S10 | S20 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.00 | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | TBD | TBD |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.8 x
1.3 in. (106 x 70 x 34 mm) |
4.2 x
2.8 x
1.3 in. (106 x 70 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | ||
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2 inch | 1/1.8 inch |
| Sensor size: | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) | 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.00 microns | 3.51 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | CMYG | CMYG |
| 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: |
1600 x 1200
( MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960 ( MP, 4:3), 800 x 600 ( MP, 4:3) |
2048 x 1536
( MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | ||
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 70mm | 32 - 64mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 12.6mm | 6.5 - 13mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.00x | 2.00x |
| Aperture Range: | Max is f/2.8-4.0, wide to tele. Min aperture is f/8.0, wide or tele | Max aperture is 2.9-4.0, from wide to tele. Min aperture is f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
46 cm to Infinity 18.1 in to Infinity |
66 cm to Infinity 26.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
12 -
46 cm 4.7 - 18.1 in |
12 -
66 cm 4.7 - 26.0 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x, 4x | 2x, 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real Image | Real Image |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 113,000 dots | 113,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
| Selfie Screen: | ||
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | ||
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | No |
| White Balance Settings: | ||
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 2 sec | 1/1000 - 2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Center Weighted | Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | No |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 10 seconds seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 6.7 inches - 10.8 feet (0.17 - 3.3m) (Wide Angle) to 7.5 feet (2.3m) (Telephoto) | 6.7 inches to 10.8 feet (17 cm to 3.3 m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | CF1 / CF2 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | ||
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | Serial,USB 1.1 | Serial,USB 1.1 |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | ||
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 3.70 | 4.00 |
| 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 | 1.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| 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): | 1.30 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.250 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Custom | Custom |
| Usable Battery Types: | Dedicated NiMH battery, lithium battery (2CR5) | Dedicated NiMH battery, lithium battery (2CR5) |
| Batteries Included: | lithium battery (2CR5) | lithium battery (2CR5) |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | No |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PowerShot Browser 1.0, PhotoStitch 3.0, PowerShot Plug-In (Mac, Photoshop(tm) format), Adobe PhotoDeluxe. | PowerShot, PhotoStitch and Adobe PhotoDeluxe |
| OS Compatibility: | PC, Mac | PC, Mac |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
