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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...
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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
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You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady...
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You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time in lower light. So effective, it even lets you shoot in lower light. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Compact
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Weight
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0.89 lb.
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0.28 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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1.8 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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7.4 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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5.3 Megapixel
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7.4 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2592 x 1944
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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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640 x 480
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2592 x 1944
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2048 x 1536
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1024 x 768
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3072 x 2304
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3072 x 1728
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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30 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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5.7 - 17.1 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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-
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5.9 in. to Infinity (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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35 - 105 mm
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Focus Range
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19.69 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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-
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f2.8/f4.7 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/3200 sec
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Frames Per Second
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1.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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2000
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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Built-in
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SD Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Built-in Memory Size
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26 MB
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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With LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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115,000 pixels
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230,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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4 x AA Batteries
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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130 Images
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180 Images
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.89 lb.
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0.28 lb.
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Depth
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2.97 in.
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0.9 in.
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Height
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3.07 in.
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2 in.
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Width
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4.45 in.
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3.5 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803051629
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018208912865
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Product ID
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24530880
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40706056
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Included Accessories
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4 x AA Batteries
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16 MB Memory Card
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Lithium Battery
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Release Date
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22 April, 2005
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2007
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Family Line
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Canon PowerShot
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Nikon COOLPIX
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MPN
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s2is
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COOLPIXS500S
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
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Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
81% recommend this product
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
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
50% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Compact, solid, easy to use, great pictures.
Cons
Proprietary battery, flimsy battery/memory card door.
Recommended it?
Yes
When looking for a new camera, we wanted something small, easy to use, and that took good pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S500 was a great choice.
We wanted something small so that it would be easy to carry. Although we usually carry it in a dedicated camera case, the S500 is tiny enough to...
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Pros
Looks
Cons
Poor low light and high ISO performance - extreme noise
Recommended it?
No
There is more to hate about this camera than to like about it, especially given the price tag. In short, unless your lighting conditions are superb, you will be disappointed every single time.
I bought this camera in a rush. I thought, oh, it's a Nikon, how bad can it be? I was sorely...
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