• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 5.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S60
  • Canon PowerShot S70
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon S50
S50 vs S60 		Canon S60
S60 vs S70
Successor: Canon S70
S60 vs S70 		Canon S80
S70 vs S80
General
Model Number: S60 S70
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $999.00 $599.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: TBD 2004-09-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g) 8.1 oz (230 g)
Size: 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
(114 x 57 x 39 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 7.1
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 2.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: Bayer/prim 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: 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) 		3072 x 2304 (7.1 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 JPEG, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 2.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 648x480 (0.00)
320x240 		640x480 (0.00)
160x120 (0.00)
Movie File Format: AVI AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes 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): 28 - 100mm 28 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.8 - 20.7mm 5.8 - 20.7mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.57x 3.57x
Aperture Range: 5.8 - 20.7mm, f/2.8 - f/8.0 (WIDE), f/5.3 - f/8.0 (TELE) f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 44 cm to Infinity
17.3 in to Infinity 		44 cm to Infinity
17.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 4 - 44 cm
1.6 - 17.3 in 		4 - 44 cm
1.6 - 17.3 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a None
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: TTL TTL
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 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 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: TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom x 2
Shutter Speed Range: 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 average or Spot Evaluative, Center-weighted averaging, Spot (Center or AF Point)
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, Custom 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): Yes  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction On, Red-Eye Reduction Auto
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 1.8 – 14 ft./55cm – 4.2m (WIDE) 1.8 – 6.6 ft./55cm – 2.0m (TELE) (when ISO speed is set to Auto) 1.8 – 14 ft. / 55cm – 4.2m (WIDE); 1.8 – 6.6 ft. /55cm – 2.0m (TELE)
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 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:   None
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format:   RAW
Movie File Format: AVI AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono 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 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: wireless Wireless
Connections (extended):    
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   2.22
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   2.84
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   5
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):   2.0
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):   0.96 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.93 seconds
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):   0.072 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   550 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: NB-2LH Proprietary NB-2LH / NB-2L
Usable Battery Types: NB-2LH/NB-2L Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included: Yes 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, ArcSoft VideoImpression
OS Compatibility:   Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: