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8 megapixel, 12x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, USB, Secure Digital, Secure Digital High-Capacity Card, MultiMediaCard, 2.5 inch LCD More product info
Price range:	$234.99 - $449.99
User rating:	4 User reviews
Expert rating:	16 Expert reviews

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Based on 16 expert reviews, the average rating for Canon PowerShot S5 IS Black is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.


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	Title: Review summary of Canon PowerShot S5 IS (5/8/08) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 250960 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Best. Country:
	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS (2/22/08) Summary: Read the full review Country:	78.0 / 100.0
Camera Labs	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Gordon Laing, February 2008 (2/1/08) Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; 12x optical zoom with IS. * Fully articulated 2.5in screen. * Manual control and flash hotshoe. * Optical zoom and stereo sound in movies. Cons: ; Noise visible throughout ISO range. * Fringing on high contrast subjects. * Widest-angle ‘only’ 36mm. * No RAW recording facility. Country:	N/A
TrustedReviews	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS (9/25/07) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: Canon's super-zoom model has had a bit of a make-over. Country:	9.0 / 10.0
Cameras.co.uk	Title: Canon Powershot S5 IS Review (9/1/07) Summary: Read the full review Verdict: The Canon Powershot S5 IS is a feature rich super zoom digital camera. In terms of controls and settings it has the edge over all its rivals. Picture quality is very good overall and outstanding in places. Pros: ; ¤ Pull out and twist LCD screen - Fast reacting lens - Focusable viewfinder - Range of features Country:	83.0 / 100.0
Steve's DigiCams	Title: Steve's DigiCams (7/19/07) Summary: Read the full review Country:	N/A
I4U	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS (6/20/07) Summary: The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you'll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that's only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. The S5 IS is... Read the full review Country:	9.5
What Digital Camera	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Summary: Bridge camera boasting a 12x zoom lens and a top ISO of 1600....... Read the full review Country:	N/A
PC Advisor	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS 8Mp digital camera Summary: Read the full review Verdict: With a little care and attention, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS delivers the goods. It has a 12x zoom, a flip and twist screen, and is fast, intuitive, light and compact. Unfortunately, you get image noise on shots taken above ISO400, plus occasional pixel fringing. Country:	4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS review Summary: : A dSLR alternative for those who want a big zoom and video capture... Read the full review Verdict: Like any superzoom, the S5 IS boasts an impressive focal range within compact dimensions -- the theory being that it won't matter that you can't swap lenses, this will be all you'll ever need. For those who don't need the bells and whistles of a dSLR, the video mode with stereo sound, plus vari-angle LCD, are a real boon Pros: ; Fast in operation; menus simple to navigate; great video controls and stereo sound; sharp colourful images even at maximum telephoto; sturdy build with comfortably rounded hand grip; zoom range which is also accessible in video mode Cons: ; Non-rechargeable AA batteries supplied; no raw capture; plastic feel body; image noise immediately visible upwards of ISO 400 Country:	8.0 / 10.0
ephotozine.com	Title: Canon Powershot S5 IS Review Summary: Read the full review Verdict: I really like this camera. The results that I got are very good which I have to admit is not just my amazing talent. I am a little undecided on Canon's decision to make the video mode so high profile as this is specifically a still imaging machine and even with the upgrade to the video clip limit, it is not designed for video. I'm still Pros: ; ¤ USM lens¤ Image stabiliser¤ Point blank super macro¤ Flip out screen¤ Responsive focus¤ Continuous shooting really is continuous Cons: ; ¤ Zoom is a little too fast¤ Buttons are not very responsive¤ Too many overriding safety features for a camera of this calibre Country:	8.0 / 10.0
PopPhoto.com	Title: Camera Test: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Summary: In a market driven by superlatives, is a functional compact EVF that's not the "most something" worth a second look?... Read the full review Country:	N/A
CNET.com	Title: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Summary: Though it remains a good megazoom, thanks to continued image and lens artifacts, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is slowly losing ground to competitors. Read the full review Pros: ; Tons of manual and automatic features; well-laid-out controls; solid body; nice LCD display. Cons: ; Lens aberrations and vignetting; some processing artifacts; lacks raw file support; redesigned lens cap still pops off too easily. Country:	7.4 / 10.0
Digital Camera Resource Page	Title: DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S5 IS Summary: Read the full review Pros: ; Very good photo quality; Custom shortcut button + custom spot on mode dial; Manual audio level controls + wind filter (for movie mode); Full manual controls; Large and sharp 2.5" LCD can flip-out and rotate; screen is easily visible in low light; Support for conversion lenses, filters, and external flashes; Handy Auto ISO Shift, custom Cons: ; No RAW image support; Electronic viewfinder has low resolution, so-so outdoor visibility; Some purple fringing and corner blurriness; noisy images at higher ISOs; Lousy lens cap; Redeye a big problem (but at least you can remove it); Would've been nice to see rechargeable batteries included; Overly sensitive zoom controller; Can't swap Country:	N/A
NeoCamera	Title: Canon Powershot S5 IS Summary: The Canon Powershot S5 IS is a good ultra-zoom digital camera with some small improvements over its predecessor, the... Read the full review Pros: ; Nicely saturated colors * Good exposure accuracy * Effective image stabilization * Excellent macro focusing up to 0 cm * Very fast startup time and focusing system * Fast and responsive * Low optical distortion * Powerful flash * Good battery life * Comfortable design * Stereo-sound and wind-filter in movie mode Cons: ; Noise visible starting at ISO 100 * ISO 400 quite noisy * ISO 800 and 1600 are nearly useless * Some blurring of image corners * Small low-resolution viewfinder * Batteries slide out when memory door is opened Country:	Good
dpinterface	Title: DPInterface Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review Summary: The Canon PowerShot S5 IS improves upon last year's successful S3 and S2 the year before. This time, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS features 8 megapixels, the same 12X stabilized zoom and a larger, higher resolution rotating 2.5 inch LCD display. Read the full review Pros: ; Shortcut button and custom mode dial spot; Above average battery life; just (though see below); Excellent movie mode with customizable audio settings; 0 cm super-macro mode for ultimate close-ups; Full manual controls; now with a hotshoe; Large rotating LCD with good visibility; Many accessories available; 8 megapixels with an optically Cons: ; Drop in battery life from S3; No RAW option; Small memory card and non-rechargeable batteries included; Some flare at wide-angle in extreme conditions; Batteries have no dedicated cover/latch so watch out when swapping memory cards; No rotary wheel or quick control dial; no zoom or focus rings; Redeye and chromatic aberration (removed Country:	7.7 / 10.0