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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 SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II... More
The Powershot SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II processing for high image quality and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for fast transfer speeds. The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer, and television--perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera. The Camera Station also charges the camera when docked. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.89 lb. 0.23 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 1.8 in.
Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 2.4x
Features Image Stabilization -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 5.3 Megapixel 5.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 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 10 fps
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 2.4x
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 6.3 - 14.9 mm
Macro Focus Range - 12 - 19.2 in. (w) / 3.9 - 19.2 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm 38 - 90 mm
Focus Range - 12 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3.2/f5.4 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 15 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 1.5 Frames 1.3 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 • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card) 2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
Memory Type SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) 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. 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 118,000 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 160 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. 0.23 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 0.94 in.
Height 3.07 in. 1.78 in.
Width 4.45 in. 3.78 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803051629 750845826234
Product ID 24530880 28261545
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • 16 MB Memory Card Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Bag • Cradle / Docking Station • Hand Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lithium Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Release Date 22 April, 2005 September, 2005
Family Line Canon PowerShot Canon IXUS
Product MPN   
MPN s2is 0350B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S2 IS
Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera
$699.99
Canon SD30 / IXUS i
Canon PowerShot SD30 / IXUS i Zoom Digital Camera
From $239.99

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

3.0
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
2
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1
1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

1

Canon PowerShot SD30: Not the Smartest Buy

byninigirl11 Apr 29, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Brilliant design and colors
Cons Poor optical zoom, light and motion sensitive
Recommended it? No

If consumers are searching for a digital camera with high quality images, efficient zoom ability, and sophisticated focus settings, the Canon PowerShot SD30 is not the camera for them. From my experiences with this product, I can say that Canon was seriously lacking when the company developed this... Read full review »

13

Excellent Compact Digital Camera

bysenchang Dec 11, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Ease of use, quality of pictures, design
Cons Dock required to upload to PC.
Recommended it? Yes

In my camera purchase decision, I looked for quality, ease of use, and price. Quality and ease of use was easy to narrow down. My Canon-owning friends love their cameras, and online reviews are nearly unanimous in praising Canon's picture quality. The decison was between the SD400 and the SD30. I... Read full review »

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