Canon PowerShot S90

The pocketable enthusiast compact with manual control

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 3777B001

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor, 10 megapixels
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AiAF contrast detection system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps, AVI format
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer (lens-shift), 3-stop compensation
BURST RATE Approx. 0.9 shots per second
VIEWFINDER None
DISPLAY 3.0-inch PureColor II LCD, 461k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, Mini HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/MMC slot
WEATHER SEALING None; metal and plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 220 shots (CIPA), NB-6L battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon PowerShot S90

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via button + rear dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via FUNC.SET menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens control ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Rear control dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Ring Function button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Four-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present DISP button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Via four-way controller

How-to Use Canon PowerShot S90

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Canon PowerShot S90 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon PowerShot S90

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