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Canon PowerShot S80 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot S80

Reviewed January 2006

Our Opinion

 Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
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Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Class: 8 megapixel
• All cameras are rated according to their resolution class •
(1=poor, 5=average, 10=excellent)

Functionality

Photographic Qualities

Combines design, sturdiness, layout of controls, comfort in use.		 8 Image Quality — Outdoor
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
LCD Screen
Combines visibility in daylight and indoors, colour accuracy, and image sharpness.		 8 Image Quality — Flash
Based on sharpness, colour accuracy.		 8
Interface
Based on menu clarity, ease of access to menu functions.		 9 Metering Reliability
Based on quality of exposure with meter in automatic mode.		 10
Software
Based on functionality of drivers and bundled software.		 8 Focusing
Based on focusing accuracy and speed.		 8
Power Usage
Based on battery consumption
 8 Lens Quality
Based on the presence of distortion, including any macro mode distortion.
 9
Total: 8.2 Total: 8.6

Positives

Negatives
  • Good image quality.
  • Reliable Evaluative metering.
  • Dial functions of the Multi control Dial very practical.
  • 28 to 100 mm equivalent zoom.
  • Available 1024 x 768 pixel movie mode.
  • Well-rounded set of shooting modes.
  • Solid and elegant construction.
  • Soft focus images.
  • Multi control Dial's functions too complex.
  • No RAW image format.
  • Compression sometimes a bit too strong at the highest image quality.
  • Flash light falloff in the corners of 28mm images.
  • Average LCD monitor resolution.

Approximate Retail Price: (January 2006)
Canada $ 700
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
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