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The Canon PowerShot S90 is an advanced point-and-shoot featuring a 28mm wide angle f/2.0 lens, a high-sensitivity 10.0 megapixel sensor, and up to ISO 12800 for low-light shooting.

Canon PowerShot S90 Specs:
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Number of Image Sensor Pixels: 10400000
Lens Features
Camera Type: Digital Compact
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3.8 X
Digital Zoom: 4 X
Max Aperture: 2.0 1/f
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Image Stabilization: Optical
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
Flash: Built-in Flash
Interface Connection: A/V (RCA Composite)|HDMI|USB
Storage
Memory Type: MMC|MMCplus|SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card
Dimensions
normalized-Weight: 6.17
Height: 2.3 in
Width: 3.94 in
Depth: 1.22 in
Weight: 6.17 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
URL: URL
Quick Glance
Weight: 6.17
Memory Type: MMC|MMCplus|SD Memory Card|SDHC Memory Card
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera / Lens Type: Digital Compact
Image Stabilization: Optical
Optical Zoom: 3.8
MegaPixels: 10.4

I enjoyed taking pictures with the PowerShot S90. It takes excellent photos outdoors and very good pictures indoors as well. It has a high quality lens with minimal distortion. Leaving the flash off in most low light shooting situations was another bonus. It features excellent build quality and is quick and responsive.

Canon’s smart auto mode works well, but the S90 has so many options it won’t be long before most users migrate to its program and manual modes. The lens control ring may seem like a gimmick but it does make it easier to fine tune your shots once you take the camera out of auto mode.

I would have liked more optical zoom, and I’m surprised that Canon did not include HD movie capability. However, that doesn’t take away from the fact that the S90 is an excellent point and shoot camera – one of the best around.

Advantages of Canon PowerShot S90:

* Compact size
* Excellent build quality
* Very good images
* Fast lens

Disadvantages of Canon PowerShot S90:

* Not much optical zoom
* No HD movie mode

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