Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Cameras Plus Information
Although it may look like a compact digital camera, the Canon PowerShot S50 delivers is actually a 5 Megapixel camera with features and options normally only reserved for high-end digital cameras.


Housed in a mostly metal casing, the Canon PowerShot S50 is turned on via a sliding lens protector that in turn allows the 3x optical zoom to pop out and the large and clear 1.5 LCD monitor to fire into action. There are over 10 buttons on the back of the camera alone, allowing you to easily change everything from white balance to reviewing images.
Canon PowerShot S50 Professional Reviews

• steves-digicams reviewed the Canon PowerShot S50 and gave out”The Powershot S50 is the perfect choice for photographers that want a high resolution camera that can be operated by anyone and yet has the advanced features to satisfy even the most discerning users. It offers the simplicity of point-n-shoot operation with all the same advanced exposure, focus and image control options as those found in Canon’s full size cameras. If you’ve ever wished that you could carry a G3 in your pocket — you can now. And the S50 has even higher image resolution, enough image resolution to make photo quality prints up to 13 x 19″ size and beyond. This is a camera that you can grow into and enjoy using for years to come.”

Main Features:

• * 5 megapixel sensor (2592 x 1944 pixels) for enlargements up to 20 x 30 inches
• * 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom (12x total)
• * Nine point AiAF, flexizone focus selection, three-minute movie clips, and automatic image rotation
• * Compatible with CompactFlash Type I and II cards; 32 MB card included
• * Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-2L); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1

Canon PowerShot S50 Customer Reviews

By j. dunn (Chicago, IL United States)
i have taken this camera to czech republic, china, costa rica (humidity!) and many other places. i have screwed up and dropped it twice on concrete surfaces. it still works!! the picture quality is great for what i use it for and can make high resolution photos to be blown up to 8 by 11 prints (depending on where you get it done will determine final quality). the camera is a bit on the heavy side but it has so many options that you can control, it feels like its as close as you can get to a dslr without spending a ridiculous amount of money. i transition between this and my canon eos rebel slr when traveling and have no complaints with either one.

By Chino “Chino” (Miami, FL USA)
The S50 was my first foray into digital photography, and after reading reviews online, I bought one 2.5 years ago.

What I liked:
1.) Nonproprietary memory (uses CF cards). Newer Canons use SD cards mostly (I believe).
2.) Flexibility: sized slightly larger than a compact (and quite a bit heaver), but full functioned. I was coming from a 35mm SLR and wanted to have some control over my shots without shelling out a few thousand for a digital SLR (at that time).
3.) Good optics. Don’t remember which review I read that tested the optical characteristics of the camera[…] but it was among the best of the time.

What I didn’t like:
1.) Bulk: It’s a bit heavy and too bulky for a pocket.
2.) Proprietary battery. Life is decent, however. I can usually get a full day’s shooting on one battery. I have a backup “just in case” that I have only had to use on really heavy shooting days (over 150 shots or so).

It’s survived a number of trips with me around the world and I love the thing. It got me into digital photography and I’m back in the market for another (probably) Canon compact for my wife. Eventually, I’ll dive into a digital SLR….

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