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Product Description
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million... More
PowerShot S2 IS is a more advanced model succeeding the PowerShot S1 IS with a high-powered lens and enhanced movie taking functions.This camera is equipped with an approximately 5.0 million camera effective pixel 1/2.5-inch Charge Coupled Device (CCD). Also, with DIGIC II, higher resolution and high-speed processing were achieved and the startup time and response time were shortened. Less
The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800 sets a new standard. The first Digital ELPH equipped with Canon's Image Stabilizer technology, its sleek, tri-color body is loaded with... More
The PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800 sets a new standard. The first Digital ELPH equipped with Canon's Image Stabilizer technology, its sleek, tri-color body is loaded with high-end features that make taking great pictures more stylish and convenient than ever. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.89 lb. -
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 4x
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 4x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 5.8 - 23.2 mm
Macro Focus Range - 0.79 - 24 in. (w) / 15.6 - 24 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm 35 - 140 mm
Focus Range - 18 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f2.8/f5.5 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 1.3 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 1.5 Frames 2.1 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 173,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life 130 Images 240 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.89 lb. -
Depth 2.97 in. 1.04 in.
Height 3.07 in. 2.22 in.
Width 4.45 in. 3.56 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803051629 013803063042
Product ID 24530880 30041943
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card -
Release Date 22 April, 2005 April, 2006
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon IXUS
Product MPN   
MPN s2is 1130B001
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
Canon SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800
Canon PowerShot SD700 / IXUS 800 Digital Camera
From $699.95

Product Review Summary

4.1
Based on 64 user reviews
81% recommend this product
5 stars
31
4 stars
19
3 stars
3
2 stars
6
1 star
4
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Good in Low Light (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (6)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Action (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera the Second time around is the charm

byHoward_Creech Jun 8, 2005
156 Helpfuls 157 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent image quality, 12X USM zoom, Image Stabilization, Excellent video mode, full...
Cons No RAW or TIFF mode, no hot shoe for external flash units
Recommended it? Yes

Digital shutterbugs have been patiently waiting for Canon's update of the outstanding Powershot S1 IS, and their wait is over – the S2 IS is finally here. The S1 IS was incredibly popular because of its fast image stabilized USM 10x zoom lens, its best in class movie mode, its compact SLR like... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera - I am Selling It on eBay!

bydkozin Jun 22, 2005
69 Helpfuls 70 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good build quality, picture quality, fast silent zooming, fast operation, 12x zoom,...
Cons High price, no TIFF, filter adaptor sold separately, AA batteries, flimsy lens cap
Recommended it? Yes

After getting my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, I started having doubts if maybe Canon PowerShot S2 IS was the way to go. The only way to find out was to buy the Canon S2 IS and compare it with my Panasonic FZ5. So I purchased the Canon S2 IS and after using and comparing the two, I chose to keep the... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
14
4 stars
8
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 800 Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech Apr 26, 2006
104 Helpfuls 105 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 6 megapixels, fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, 2.5" LCD screen, and...
Cons Mediocre battery life, chromatic aberration, and noisy ISO 800 images
Recommended it? Yes

Canon has dominated the microcam market since the first ultra compact digicams hit camera stores. That's because the digital ELPH nameplate is synonymous with compact size, high style, impressive performance and leading edge technology. The newest digital ELPH, the Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot SD700 IS - Image Stabilization Is Good, But How About Image Quality?

bydkozin Aug 25, 2006
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact and stylish, large LCD, image stabilization, 4x zoom, resolution
Cons Price, images could be sharper, noisy ISO 400-800, slow flash recycle, red-eye
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the Canon SD700 IS expecting good picture quality, especially indoors. Unfortunately I am disappointed.

I have always liked Canon Digital Elph cameras. I liked the 5-Megapixel SD450 and the 7.1-Megapixel SD550. I really liked the 6-Megapixel Canon SD600. The SD700 IS promises 4x... Read full review »

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