• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 3.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 64.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 3.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S20
  • Canon PowerShot S30
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S20 webpage 		Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S30 webpage
Predecessor: Canon S10
S10 vs S20 		Canon S20
S20 vs S30
Successor: Canon S30
S20 vs S30 		Canon S40
S30 vs S40
General
Model Number: S20 S30
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $799.00 $499.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: TBD 2001-11-30
Tripod Mount: Yes No
Weight: 11.3 oz (320 g)
includes batteries 		9.2 oz (260 g)
Size: 4.2 x 2.8 x 1.3 in.
(106 x 70 x 34 mm) 		4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in.
(112 x 58 x 42 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:    
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony  
Effective Megapixels: 3.1 3.2
Sensor Format: 1/1.8 inch 1/1.8 inch
Sensor size: 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 3.51 microns 3.51 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: CMYG RGBG
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 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3) 		2048 x 1536 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.7 2.7
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 320x240 (15.00)
160x120
Movie File Format:   AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
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): 32 - 64mm 35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.5 - 13mm 7 - 21mm
Zoom Ratio: 2.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: Max aperture is 2.9-4.0, from wide to tele. Min aperture is f/8.0 f/2.8 / f/4.9 - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 66 cm to Infinity
26.0 in to Infinity 		80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 12 - 66 cm
4.7 - 26.0 in 		10 - 0 cm
3.9 - 0.0 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 Up to 3.2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: n/a 3-point TTL, user-selectable
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Real Image Real Image Optical Zoom
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 117,600 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:   5.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings:   Auto (50, 100), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings:   Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1000 - 2 sec 1/1500 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Center Weighted, Spot Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, High/Slow Shutter Speed Auto, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Panfocus
Self Timer: 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, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 6.7 inches to 10.8 feet (17 cm to 3.3 m) 13 feet (3.96 meters)
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:   Microdrive
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   RAW
Movie File Format:   AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural WAV)
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 USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: No Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Wired
Connections (extended):   DC In
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 4.00 1.90
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   2.30
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 2.7
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 0.74 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.390 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.250 seconds 0.080 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   4.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   2.1 seconds
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 Proprietary NB-2L
Usable Battery Types: Dedicated NiMH battery, lithium battery (2CR5) Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: lithium battery (2CR5) NB-2L Lithium Ion
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: PowerShot, PhotoStitch and Adobe PhotoDeluxe Zoombrowser 3.1, Imagebrowser 2.1, PhotoStitch 3.1, Remote Capture 2.1, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, PhotoRecord 1.4, RAW Image Converter 1.2, Quicktime 5.0, USB Twain 3.9, WIA 3.9, CP10 driver, USB Mounter 1.1, USB Plug-in Module 3.9
OS Compatibility: PC, Mac Windows, MacOS (see notes)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Body is aluminum in 'lavender silver'. Lens has 8 elements in 7 groups, and all-glass design. Can be connected directly to Canon CP-10 printer to print images without a computer. Battery recharges in-camera with supplied charger, charge time approx. 80 minutes. Battery life rated at 300 minutes playback. Has three-point AF system with user-selectable AF point displayed on LCD monitor. Auto exposure bracketing feature takes several photos with differing exposure. Has histogram feature to assist in judging correct exposure, and flashes overexposed areas of picture. Playback zoom is 2.5x or 5x. User-adjustable sharpening. Has in-camera stitch assist mode for panoramas (displays portion of previous photo alongside live viewfinder to assist in lining up images). LCD hue/brightness can be adjusted. Images can be trimmed/cropped in playback mode. Continuous shooting speed is 3fps up to 7 frames, or 2fps up to 12 frames. Of bundled software listed above, Zoombrowser, PhotoRecord, USB TWAIN, and WIA are PC only. USB Mounter, Plug-in Module and Imagebrowser are Mac only. Bundled with NB-2L Lithium Ion battery, charger/AC adapter, software CD-ROM, 16MB CompactFlash card.