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Compact Digital Cameras

Canon PowerShot S60

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Canon PowerShot S60 4.00

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RRP

$849.00

Review Date

Thursday, 1st of July, 2004

Features

Camera Resolution : 5.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4.1x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 50

ISO Speeds : Auto

Optical Zoom : 3.6x

What's Hot

Great pictures, full set of features

What's Not

Heavy

The Final Word

Much lighter and smaller point-and-shoot cameras are available, but the S60 is a great choice for people seeking a camera that has powerful creative controls.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

3.6x

Camera Resolution

5.0 MP

Digital Zoom

4.1x

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Autofocus

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

f/5.3 - f/8.0

Aperture Priority?

Yes

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash

ISO Speeds

50, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Viewfinder

Optical

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Bracketing Function?

Yes

Self timer?

Yes

Lens Aperture Wide (cm)

f/2.8 - f/8.0

Digital Video

Video resolutions

160x120 , 320x240, 640x480

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

1.8 in

General

Available Colours

Silver

Length (mm)

114

Width (mm)

56.5

Height (mm)

38.8

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

230

Media

Supported Memory Media

CompactFlash

Power

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 1.1

Number of USB 1.1 Ports

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