• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 5.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 5.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S50
  • Canon PowerShot S60
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon S45
S45 vs S50 		Canon S50
S50 vs S60
Successor: Canon S60
S50 vs S60 		Canon S70
S60 vs S70
General
Model Number: S50 S60
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $699.00 $999.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2002-03-02 TBD
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 9.2 oz (260 g) 8.1 oz (230 g)
Size: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in.
(112 x 58 x 42 mm) 		4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
(114 x 57 x 39 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:    
Sensor Manufacturer: Unknown CCD  
Effective Megapixels: 5.0 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: 2.77 microns 2.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3, 4:3
Color Filter Type:   Bayer/prim
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: 2592 x 1944 ( MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 ( MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 ( MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 ( 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: JPEG, None JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 320x240 (15.00)
160x120 		648x480 (0.00)
320x240
Movie File Format:   AVI
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 28 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual): 7.1 - 21.3mm 5.8 - 20.7mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 3.57x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - f/8.0 5.8 - 20.7mm, f/2.8 - f/8.0 (WIDE), f/5.3 - f/8.0 (TELE)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity 		44 cm to Infinity
17.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 0 cm
3.9 - 0.0 in 		4 - 44 cm
1.6 - 17.3 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: None n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4.1 4.1
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point AiAF TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
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 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 TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1500 - 15 sec 1/2000 - 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, Spot Evaluative, Center-weighted average or 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, Custom
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: automatic firing, auto w/ red-eye reduction, flash ON, flash OFF Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: (wide) 16 ft / 4.8m; (tele) 9.8 ft / 3m (ISO at Auto) 1.8 – 14 ft./55cm – 4.2m (WIDE) 1.8 – 6.6 ft./55cm – 2.0m (TELE) (when ISO speed is set to Auto)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 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 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: None  
Movie File Format:   AVI
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,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   wireless
Connections (extended): DC In  
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
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):    
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 NB-2LH
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable NB-2LH/NB-2L
Batteries Included: NB-2L Lithium Ion rechargeable Yes
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Replaces the Canon PowerShot S45.