• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 0.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S70
  • Canon PowerShot S80
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon S60
S60 vs S70 		Canon S70
S70 vs S80
Successor: Canon S80
S70 vs S80 		Canon S90
S80 vs S90
General
Model Number: S70 S80
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $599.00 $549.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2004-09-30 2005-10-14
Tripod Mount: Yes No
Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g) 7.9 oz (225 g)
Size: 4.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
(114 x 57 x 39 mm) 		4.1 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
(104 x 57 x 39 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:   CCD
Sensor Manufacturer: Unknown CCD  
Effective Megapixels: 7.1 0.0
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: 2.34 microns 2.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: 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: 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) 		3264 x 2448 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.0 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.0 1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (0.00)
160x120 (0.00) 		1024x768 (15.00)
320x240 (0.00)
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) AVI (Motion JPEG)
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 Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 100mm 28 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.8 - 20.7mm 5.8 - 20.7mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.57x 3.60x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - f/8.0 f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - f/???
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: None n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4.1 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes No
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 2.5
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: TTL Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom x 2 Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:    
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 (Center or AF Point) Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: No 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, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Digital Macro
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction On, Red-Eye Reduction Auto Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off
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) Normal: 1.8–13.8 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  
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 SD
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: None  
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes No
Uncompressed Format: RAW  
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG / Mono WAV) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:   No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: 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): 2.22 1.43
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 1.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   999
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 0.75 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.93 seconds 0.76 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.268 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.90 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.072 seconds 0.071 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 2.9 seconds 1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.4 seconds 1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   7.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 550 shots 200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-2LH / NB-2L Proprietary NB-2LH
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion Rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable 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 Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: