Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S5 IS and Canon PowerShot SX10 IS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS ×
Canon PowerShot S5 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot S5 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX10 ISS5 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124117
Width (mm)8778
Height (mm)8880
Weight (g)663574
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S5 ISCanon S3 IS
SuccessorCanon SX20 ISCanon SX10 I
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.41.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 100.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)2012
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.360.12 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 100 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detectioncontrast detection, center / face detection modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; TFT color LCDEVF; Color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • off (red-eye reduction available)
  • on
Flash range description1.0-17.0 ft./30cm-5.2m (W), 3.3-9.2 ft./1.0-2.8m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.061.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.41.5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.60.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.540.39
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.280.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.780.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.07
Startup time (s)2.41.3
Play -> record time (s)1.32.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.28.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)600450
Battery form factor4 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposeables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposeables4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.Features articulating LCD, 12x zoom with optical image stabilization.



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