Say hello to the Canon Powershot S20,
a 3.34 Megapixel version of the S10, it's almost identical (except for
its new golden skin) in specification to the S10, the big difference is
the 40% increase in image area (2048 x 1536 vs. 1600 x 1200) due to the
new big CCD. The Canon
BeBit site have just posted specifications and four sample images.

Click
here for Canon S20 sample images
Canon S20 Specifications
Notes: Slight change in zoom range down
from 35mm - 70mm to 32mm - 64mm (probably due to the larger CCD), and
because of the larger pixel count burst speed is down from 1.7fps to 0.8fps).
Image
Sensor |
3.34 million pixel CCD
(total) 1/1.8" size |
Number
of Recording Pixels |
Large :
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2,048 (H)
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x
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1,536 (V)
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pixels
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Middle :
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1,024 (H)
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x
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768 (V)
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pixels
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Small :
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640 (H)
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x
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480 (V)
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pixels
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|
Sensitivity |
Equivalent to ISO 100/
200/ 400 (ISO 200/ 400 for gain up setting) |
Image
Data Storage |
CompactFlashTM
(CF) card Type I or Type II standard |
Image
Compression |
JPEG standard |
Image
Compression Level |
Super Fine/ Fine/ Normal |
Image
Storage Capacity *
(with 16MB CF card) |
Large/ Super Fine :
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Approx. 6 images
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Large/ Fine :
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Approx. 16 images
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Large/ Normal :
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Approx. 31 images
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Lens |
6.5 (W) - 13.0 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent : 32 - 64mm)
F2.9 (W) - F4.0 (T) |
Digital
Tele-converter |
2X, 4X (Maximum 8X digital
zoom is available combined with optical zoom) |
Shutter |
Mechanical + Electronic
control |
Shutter
Speed |
2 - 1/1,000 sec. (2
sec. for Slow Shutter or Night Scene mode) |
Focusing
Method |
TTL autofocus |
Focusing
Range
(from the top of lens barrel) |
Macro :
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12 cm to 66 cm (0.4 to 2.2 ft.)
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Standard :
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66 cm to infinity (2.2 ft. to infinity) |
|
AE
Method |
TTL program AE |
Light
Metering Method |
Center-weighted metering/
Spot metering
(Spot metering is available at Manual mode only) |
White
Balance Control |
TTL auto white balance |
Continious
Shooting Mode |
Approx. 0.8 images/sec.
(at Large/ Fine in using optical finder) |
Self-timer |
10 seconds |
Flash |
Built-in (Auto/ Red-eye
reduction/ On / Off) |
Flash
Range |
Wide-angle :
|
0.17 to 3.3 m (0.6 to 10.8 ft.) |
Telephoto :
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0.17 to 2.3 m (0.6 to 7.5 ft.) |
|
Optical
Viewfinder |
Real-image type |
LCD
Monitor |
1.8" low-temperture
polysilicon color TFT |
File
Format |
Design rule for Camera
File system (DCF **) |
Print
Order Format |
Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) |
Interface |
USB/ Serial (RS232C)
CF card slot (compiled with CF Type II standards)
Video out |
Power
Source |
2CR5 lithium battery
NiMH rechargeable battery
AC adapter
CR 2016 lithium battery for date/ clock backup |
Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
105.4 x 69.4 x 33.8
mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.3") excluding protrusion |
Weight |
Approx. 270 g (9.5 oz)
excluding batteries and CF card |
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* These numbers are based on Canon standardized
shooting conditions. Actual numbers may differ according to the
shooting conditions and photographic subjects.
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** "DCF" is an abbreviation of "Design
rule for Camera File system" standardized by Japan Electronic
Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
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All
data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change
without notice. |
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Above Average
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Apr 17, 2000
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Mar 6, 2000
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Feb 28, 2000
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Feb 19, 2000
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Jeff
over at DCResource has finished his Canon PowerShot S20 review, here's what
he says "One of my favorite cameras of 1999 was the Canon PowerShot
S10. Why? Well, it was light, easy to use, fast, and took great photos too!
When the S20 was announced, I was excited -- it took everything that made
the S10 so great, and added a 3.3 megapixel CCD!" Steve
posts a review of Canon's Champagne S20, he says "Like the PowerShot
S10, the S20 is a super-compact, all-metal bodied camera that is ready to
easily take on life's little bumps and knocks. For a palm-sized camera the
3-megapixel images are simply gigantic and guarantee photo-quality prints
to 8x10" and beyond. Canon has got another mini-sized winner here. "
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hello to the Canon Powershot S20, a 3.34 Megapixel version of the S10, it's
almost identical (except for its new golden skin) in specification to the
S10, the big difference is the 40% increase in image area (2048 x 1536 vs.
1600 x 1200) due to the new big CCD. The Canon BeBit site have just posted
specifications and four sample images.
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