- 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
- 4.0 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon S45 Review.
- 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
- 5.0 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon S50 Review.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon S40
S40 vs S45 |
Canon S45
S45 vs S50 |
Successor: |
Canon S50
S45 vs S50 |
Canon S60
S50 vs S60 |
General | ||
Model Number: | S45 | S50 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $649.00 | $699.00 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2002-12-31 | 2002-03-02 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 9.2 oz (260 g) | 9.2 oz (260 g) |
Size: |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.7 in. (112 x 58 x 42 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: | Unknown CCD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 4.0 | 5.0 |
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: | 3.16 microns | 2.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 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: |
2272 x 1704
(3.9 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
( 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, RAW | JPEG, None |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
320x240 (0.00)
160x120 () |
320x240 (15.00)
160x120 |
Movie File Format: | AVI (MotionJPEG, monaural 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 | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 35 - 105mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 7.1 - 21.3mm | 7.1 - 21.3mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / 4.9 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
50 cm 3.9 - 19.7 in |
10 -
0 cm 3.9 - 0.0 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | None | None |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 3.6x | 4.1 |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point AiAF or FlexiZone AF | 9-point AiAF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real Image Optical Zoom | 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: | 118,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
Selfie Screen: | ||
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | No |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 15 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: | Evaluative, Center-weighted averaging, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
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 | |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | No |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, On, On w Red-eye Reduction, Off | automatic firing, auto w/ red-eye reduction, flash ON, flash OFF |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | WIDE: 1.8-13.1ft., TELE: 1.8-8.2ft. | (wide) 16 ft / 4.8m; (tele) 9.8 ft / 3m (ISO at Auto) |
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 |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | None |
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: | USB 1.1 | USB 1.1 |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wired (USB) | |
Connections (extended): | DC In | DC In |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 | |
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): | 2.5 | |
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): | ||
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): | ||
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: | Proprietary NB-2L | Proprietary NB-2L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | NB-2L rechargeable Lithium Ion | NB-2L Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Update to the Canon PowerShot S45 digital camera. New features include DIGIC processor, FlexiZone AE / AF, 9-point AiAF, Custom exposure mode, two Custom presets for white balance, focus bracketing function, orientation sensor, and movie clips up to 3 minutes in length. | Replaces the Canon PowerShot S45. |