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Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90
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alaScore 91

364 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 364 reviews of Canon PowerShot S90. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and image quality. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed comments on the zoom and price. Some have doubts about the focus and shutter.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, size

battery, flash, viewfinder, shutter, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot S90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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zoom
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color
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flash
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viewfinder
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storage
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot S90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S90 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot S90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S90 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the low light performance and image quality are on the whole positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated. The flash and size get critical views. There are some mixed opinions about the color and durability.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, low-light

size, flash

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 Review

 

The arrival of the 'affordable' digital SLR saw most manufacturers slowly withdrawing from the high end compact camera market, but recently models like the Canon G9/G10/G11 and Panasonic's LX3 have shown that there is still demand for pocketable...

Excellent image quality, particularly at lower ISO settings ; Well optimized JPEGs ; Extensive photographic feature set ; New Function Ring transforms use of manual controls on a small camera ; Usable, fast raw mode with excellent DPP software supplied...

Highlight clipping and channel clipping in bright, contrasty conditions ; Rear dial rotates too freely and cannot be disabled, so accidental settings changes too common ; No noise reduction options, JPEG NR too strong at higher ISO settings ; Video...

The S90 offers an appealing combination of compact styling, photographic functionality and powerful control. Crucially it also offers some of the best image quality we've seen in such a small camera for a long time, sensor limitations aside. It's got a...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Derrick Story (pcworld.com)

Canon PowerShot S90

 

Canon's PowerShot S90 might be one of the most powerful point-and-shoot cameras that you can slip into your shirt pocket. Much of the S90's appeal comes from its ability to overcome the limitations that often cripple compacts: It performs well in low...

Extremely compact and lightweight ; Excellent user interface ; Outstanding image quality ; RAW format support ; Focus bracketing mode ; Click ring around lens provides excellent control ; Full manual controls

Lackluster battery performance ; No high-definition movie recording ; Control dial can accidentally change settings

The Canon S90 takes great pictures in just about any lighting situation, and it provides easy-to-use, intelligent controls to do so.

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 - digital camera review: Canon PowerShot S90 - digital camera

 

Canon PowerShot S90 - digital camera

Excellent control system for manual, semimanual shooting; fantastic wide-angle f2 lens; very good low-light photo quality.

Performance is merely average; no HD movie mode or optical zoom while recording; no optical viewfinder and a couple other design miscues.

As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 - digital camera review

 

The Canon PowerShot S90 is designed for photography enthusiasts and it carries a hefty price tag to prove it. It also has some of the best controls you'll find on a compact camera for manual and semimanual shooting modes. Its lens and photo quality are...

Excellent control system for manual, semimanual shooting; fantastic wide-angle f2 lens; very good low-light photo quality.

Performance is merely average; no HD movie mode or optical zoom while recording; no optical viewfinder and a couple other design miscues.

As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Mark McClusky (wired.com)

Review: Canon S90

 

What makes the best point-and-shoot cam we've seen all year? Try an extremely fast lens, totalitarian control over your shots, and an innovative control ring.

Awesomely fast lens. Granular control over just about any aspect of your shots that you can think of. Slick control ring. Quick startup and shooting

Slightly bulkier than the smallest pocket cams. Backside controls are a little cramped

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 Review

 

Canon's PowerShot S90 is an ultra-compact digicam that is designed for the photo enthusiast who is looking for a pocketable camera to add to their ranks, which still offers a great deal of the exposure control they are accustomed to on their dSLR. This...

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 Review

 

The arrival of the 'affordable' digital SLR saw most manufacturers slowly withdrawing from the high end compact camera market, but recently models like the Canon G9/G10/G11 and Panasonic's LX3 have ...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by (techhive.com)

Canon PowerShot S90

 

Canon’s PowerShot S90 might be one of the most powerful point-and-shoot cameras that you can slip into your shirt pocket. Much of the S90’s appeal comes from its...

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Canon PowerShot S90

 

The 10.0 megapixel image capture and movie recording specs, while impressive, are not something that helps the S90 stand out on value when compared with other digital compact cameras on the market. If you own a PictBridge printer you might wish to take...

10.0 MegapixelRAW Capture supportPictBridge CompatiblePC & Mac Compatible

Low value for money

The Canon PowerShot S90 is capable of shooting images up to 10 megapixel...

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 Review

 

The Canon PowerShot S90 is a new small compact camera with a wealth of professional features. Marking the return of the Canon PowerShot S-series, the Canon S90 is aimed at the DSLR owner looking for a backup compact or the enthusiast who wants DSLR...

With the race for more megapixels momentarily slowing at consumer level, it seems that small is the new big. Just as other manufacturers have been attempting of late to introduce compacts with the power of a DSLR, the Canon PowerShot S90 is, in effect,...

Nov, 2009
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