Economic Research: Canon Powershot S100

Sunday 30 December 2012

Canon Powershot S100

It does, however, have the chops to do so, sporting plenty of refinements including a brand new 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and the Digic 5 image processor — the first Canon camera to do so. In terms of overall design, the S100 hasn't changed all that much from the S95, but it does have a small raised grip at the front, which addresses the concerns that many photographers had with the slippery S95. The body texture has also been changed, with a slightly more textured feel, which means it's less likely to fall out of the hand. At the back is a small thumb-grip. If you're wondering about the exact stylistic differences between the S95 and S100 you can find out in the video above. Along the top panel, the S100 sports the same pop-up flash and mode dial as its predecessor, but the ring function button migrates to the rear of the camera. The rotating ring, surrounding the lens barrel, can be set to adjust any number of shooting parameters of your liking, including ISO, white balance, and even extending and retracting the zoom. There's now an instant-on record button, which automatically begins shooting video when it's pressed.