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Canon PowerShot S90 review

Verdict:

An exceptional compact camera for demanding enthusiasts and affluent point-and-clickers, but it doesn't surpass Panasonic's LX3.

Review Date: 16 Dec 2009

Price when reviewed: £345

Supplier: http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code 3635B017AA
Review Date 16 Dec 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
CCD effective megapixels 10.0 megapixels
CCD size 1/1.7in
Viewfinder none
LCD screen size 3.0in
LCD screen resolution 461,000 pixels
Optical zoom 3.8x
Zoom 35mm equivalent 28-105mm
Image stabilisation optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution 3,648x2,736
Maximum movie resolution 640x480
Movie frame rate at max quality 30fps
File formats JPEG, RAW; QuickTime (AVC)

Camera Controls

Exposure modes program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed 15 to 1/1,600 seconds
Aperture range f/2-f/8 (wide), f/4.9-f/8 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution) 80 to 3200
Exposure compensation +/-2 EV
White balance auto, 7 presets with fine tuning, manual
Additional image controls contrast, saturation, sharpness, skin tone, dynamic range
Manual focus Yes
Closest macro focus 5cm
Auto-focus modes multi, centre, face detect
Metering modes multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, focus bracket

Physical

Memory slot SDHC
Mermory supplied none
Battery type 3.7V 1,000mAh Li-ion
Battery Life (tested) 220 shots
Connectivity USB, AV, mini HDMI
Body material aluminium
Accessories USB and AV cables
Weight 175g
Size 58x100x31mm

Buying Information

Price £345
Supplier http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk
Details www.canon.co.uk
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