The Canon PowerShot S5 IS ($499) is the follow-up to the incredibly popular PowerShot S3, which was introduced in February of last year. The S5 takes an already excellent camera and improves up on it, adding these new features:
- 8 Megapixel CCD (versus 6MP on the S3)
- DIGIC III image processor
- Large LCD display (2.5" vs 2.0")
- Hot shoe for external flash
- Higher top sensitivity (ISO 1600 vs 800)
- In-camera redeye reduction
- Face detection AF
- Ability to record longer movie clips
What hasn't changed since the S3? The S5 IS still has a 12X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, full manual controls, a rotating LCD display, and a top-notch movie mode. A few things have changed for the worse, though, including the continuous shooting rate and battery life.
The PowerShot S3 (along with its two predecessors) was one of my top picks in the ultra zoom category. Does the new S5 continue the tradition? Find out now in our review!
What's in the Box?
The PowerShot S5 IS has an average bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:
- The 8.0 effective Megapixel PowerShot S5 camera
- 32MB Secure Digital memory card
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Neck strap
- USB cable
- A/V output cable
- CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solution
- 33 page basic + 201 page advanced + 84 page software manuals (all printed)
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