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February, 2004
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Canon PowerShot S1 IS Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot S1 IS is also often compared to mirrorless, entry-level DSLRs, pro digicams, travel zooms, digicams and compacts. The Canon PowerShot S1 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the PowerShot SX20 IS and the PowerShot G11) and Sony (such as the NEX-5N and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1)

Competitor classes

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), is slightly smaller (standard size 111x78x66 mm vs prosumer size 128x88x87 mm), has a screen which flips out and is thinner (2.6" vs 3.5").

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (10x vs 36x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 26 mm), has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (114k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
5 years newer

Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm

common strengths of the SX20 IS and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the SX20 IS vs the S1 IS

Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS

Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS
4 years newer

Significant advantages of the Z1015 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the Z1015 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much worse macro capability: 20 cm vs 10 cm

common strengths of the Z1015 IS and S1 IS

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 118x83x78 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 2.6"
  • Light weight: 375 g vs 469 g
arrow Compare the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Olympus SP-570 UZ

Olympus SP-570 UZ
4 years newer

Significant advantages of the SP-570 UZ (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 1.5"
  • Much better wide angle: 26 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the SP-570 UZ (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the SP-570 UZ and S1 IS

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 116x79x78 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Thin: 3.1" vs 2.6"
  • Light weight: 405 g vs 469 g
arrow Compare the Olympus SP-570 UZ vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
5 years newer
$355

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX1 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Thicker: 3.6" vs 2.6"

common strengths of the DSC-HX1 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
4 years newer
$753

Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.8" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Heavier: 615 g vs 469 g

common strengths of the SX1 IS and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the SX1 IS vs the S1 IS

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
7 years newer
$319 - $350

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 10x

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 4.1" vs 2.6"

common strengths of the P500 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a viewfinder (digital vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 3.0"), has a much lower resolution screen (114k dots vs 920k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (3.1 MP vs 20 MP) and much lower maximum light sensitivity (400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).

Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N
7 years newer
$599 (body only)
$698 - $699 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 114k dots

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5N and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Samsung NX200

Samsung NX200
7 years newer
$899 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX200 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher true resolution: 20 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the NX200 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the NX200 and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Samsung NX200 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5
6 years newer
$569 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 114k dots

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), lets you preview your photos on the screen, has a screen which flips out, is much smaller (standard size 111x78x66 mm vs professional size 142x99x72 mm) and is thinner (2.6" vs 3.1").

However, on average it has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 2.5"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (114k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (3.1 MP vs 12.2 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
7 years newer
$624 - $800 (body only)
$869 - $1,100 18-135mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6"

common strengths of the T3i and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot S1 IS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
4 years newer
$369 - $595 (body only)
$449 - $469 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 1.5"
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 10.1 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm

common strengths of the Rebel XS and S1 IS

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Thin: 2.6" vs 2.6"
  • Light weight: 502 g vs 469 g
arrow Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the PowerShot S1 IS

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000
5 years newer
$750 - $997 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 1.5"
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 127x104x80 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6"

common strengths of the D5000 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

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1 year newer
$769 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XT (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 1.8" vs 1.5"
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XT (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Larger: Prosumer size 127x94x64 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm

common strengths of the Rebel XT and S1 IS

  • Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x64 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Thin: 2.5" vs 2.6"
arrow Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XT vs the PowerShot S1 IS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel

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5 months older

Significant advantages of the Rebel (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 1.8" vs 1.5"
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much larger: Professional size 142x99x72 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm

common strengths of the Rebel and S1 IS

  • Thin: 2.8" vs 2.6"
arrow Compare the EOS Digital Rebel vs the PowerShot S1 IS

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a screen which flips out and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 24 mm).

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
5 years newer
$704

Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 2.8" vs 1.5"
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the S1 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the G11 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the G11 vs the S1 IS

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
7 years newer
$400 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the S100 and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S1 IS

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
6 years newer
$359

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the S95 and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the S95 vs the S1 IS

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100
7 years newer
$389 - $409

Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the S1 IS)

  • None found

common strengths of the P7100 and S1 IS

  • Flip-out screens
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.4), has a screen which flips out and has a viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 25 mm), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (114k dots vs 961k dots) and is slightly larger (standard size 111x78x66 mm vs compact 104x59x33 mm).

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
6 years newer
$127 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the SX130 IS and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the SX130 IS vs the S1 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
6 years newer
$235 - $298

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200
7 years newer
$219 - $250

Significant advantages of the S8200 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much better wide angle: 25 mm vs 38 mm
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 3.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S8200 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the S8200 and S1 IS

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

compared toDigicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to digicam competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out, is newer (february, 2004 vs october, 2001), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/500 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 35 mm), has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 2.5"), takes much lower resolution photos (3.1 MP vs 7.1 MP), has a much smaller sensor (1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm vs 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm) and slightly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 5 cm).

Canon PowerShot A720 IS

Canon PowerShot A720 IS
3 years newer

Significant advantages of the A720 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 1.5"
  • Much higher true resolution: 8 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much better macro capability: 1 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the A720 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the A720 IS and S1 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the A720 IS vs the S1 IS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505V

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3 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-F505V (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.0" vs 1.5"
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Much better macro capability: 2 cm vs 10 cm

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-F505V (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Larger: Prosumer size 107x62x136 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm

common strengths of the DSC-F505V and S1 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505V vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Canon PowerShot A550

Canon PowerShot A550
2 years newer

Significant advantages of the A550 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much higher true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much larger screen: 2.0" vs 1.5"
  • Better wide angle: 35 mm vs 38 mm

Significant disadvantages of the A550 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the A550 and S1 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the A550 vs the S1 IS

Kodak DC290

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4 years older

Significant advantages of the DC290 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger screen: 2.0" vs 1.5"
  • Supports an external flash

Significant disadvantages of the DC290 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/400 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the DC290 and S1 IS

  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the Kodak DC290 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

HP Photosmart 715

HP Photosmart 715
2 years older

Significant advantages of the Photosmart 715 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/3.6" 5.3x4.0mm
  • Significantly better wide angle: 34 mm vs 38 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 1.8" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the Photosmart 715 (vs the S1 IS)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much worse macro capability: 20 cm vs 10 cm

common strengths of the Photosmart 715 and S1 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.8
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the HP Photosmart 715 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S1 IS compared to compact competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (10x vs 4x), has a screen which flips out and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (38 mm vs 28 mm), has a much smaller screen (1.5" vs 2.7"), is much larger (standard size 111x78x66 mm vs super compact 99x58x20 mm), takes much lower resolution photos (3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).

Canon PowerShot A570 IS

Canon PowerShot A570 IS
3 years newer

Significant advantages of the A570 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much smaller: Compact 90x64x43 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much larger screen: 2.5" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the A570 IS (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the A570 IS and S1 IS

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.8
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
arrow Compare the A570 IS vs the S1 IS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
7 years newer
$109

Significant advantages of the DMC-S3 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 99x58x20 mm vs Standard size 111x78x66 mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP
  • Much larger screen: 2.7" vs 1.5"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-S3 (vs the S1 IS)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital

common strengths of the DMC-S3 and S1 IS

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 vs the Canon PowerShot S1 IS