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Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera

Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera
Date Announced:Aug-19-2009
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Key Features of the Canon S90 :
  • Ultra compact digital camera with 10-megapixel Resolution.
  • Bright f/2.0 lens, great for shooting in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field.
  • Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-105mm) with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer.
  • Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG.
  • Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur.
  • Large 3" PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle.
  • Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards.
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality

Slim and stylish, the Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera offers professional imaging technologies and superior manual controls in an ultra compact form factor. The coupling of a 10 megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's latest DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically increases light sensitivity while reducing noise. High ISO 3200 capability makes it possible to capture critical shots even under poor lighting conditions. The bright, sharp f/2.0 lens brings dramatic depth-of-field characteristics to portraits and low light photography. Advanced Face Detection, Optical Image Stabilization, and a slew of custom scene modes keep all of your subjects looking their best.
The newly developed customizable zoom ring allows manual shooters to take control of focus, exposure, ISO, zoom, or white balance settings. With its classic design and powerful feature set, the Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera is the perfect choice for photo enthusiasts everywhere.


High Performance Imaging
By combining a 10 megapixel CCD sensor and Canon's advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor, the PowerShot S90 offers dramatic low light sensitivity with minimal noise. Impressive ISO 3200 capability reduces blur and subject movement for crisp photos with spectacular sharpness and clarity.


Compact and Pocket-friendly
The S90 boasts an incredibly slim profile and lightweight body for true pocket-sized convenience. For the photographer that never wants to miss an opportunity, the S90 is the high quality camera that you can carry every day.

3.8x Optical Zoom Lens
With an equivalent zoom range of 28-105mm, Canon's 3.8x Optical Zoom Lens captures everything from sweeping landscapes to telephoto action shots with ease. An impressive f/2.0 aperture allows you to create dramatic portraits by emphasizing your subject's face and blurring the background with a soft, shallow depth-of-field.


3.0" LCD
Boasting 461,000 dots of resolution, the 3.0" Pure Color LCD screen of the S90 offers exceptional color and contrast for composing and reviewing photos and video. Advanced multi-coatings prevent visual interference from dust, scratches, and reflections.

Custom Exposure Control
The new control ring around the lens of the S90 offers precise adjustment to focus, exposure, ISO, zoom, or white balance settings. Intuitive and easy to use, the ring is fully customizable to meet your shooting preferences.

RAW File Capture
RAW files allow you to capture images without the loss of detail associated with JPEG compression. Using the included Canon software or a compatible 3rd party RAW converter, you'll enjoy complete creative control in post-production with precise manipulation of shadows, highlights, color, and other image elements.



Canon S90 Photo Samples

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Name: Panasonic DMC-LX3 Canon S90
Megapixels: 10.1 10.0
Optical Zoom: 3 X 4 X
Max Res: 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
LCD Screen: 3.0 " 3 "
Digital zoom: Yes, Yes, 4x
Image stabilizer: Yes, Lens Yes, Lens
Media Card: SD / MMC / SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable Lithium-Ion NB-6L & charger
Weight (with batteries): 265 g (9.3 oz) 195 g (6.9 oz)
Lowest Price: $379.88 $349.88
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