Canon PowerShot S5 IS Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS is also often compared to travel zooms, entry-level DSLRs, pro DSLRs and pro digicams. The Canon PowerShot S5 IS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the PowerShot SX20 IS) and Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS10 and the FinePix S2950)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S5 IS compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 117x80x78 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 10 cm), is thinner (3.1" vs 4.3"), is significantly less expensive ($244.78 vs $752.66) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has much less zoom (12x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.7") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon Powershot SX40 4 years newer $379	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the S5 IS) Much more zoom: 35x vs 12x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the S5 IS) Significantly larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Significantly thicker: 4.3" vs 3.1" common strengths of the SX40 and S5 IS Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7 Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 2 years newer	Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the S5 IS) None found common strengths of the SX20 IS and S5 IS Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm Support external flash
	Compare the SX20 IS vs the S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS 3 years newer $420	Significant advantages of the SX30 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much more zoom: 35x vs 12x Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significant disadvantages of the SX30 IS (vs the S5 IS) Significantly larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Significantly thicker: 4.3" vs 3.1" common strengths of the SX30 IS and S5 IS Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7 Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the SX30 IS vs the S5 IS
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 2 years newer $496	Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the S5 IS) Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm Much more zoom: 30x vs 12x Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the S5 IS) Much larger: Large 131x91x126 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Significantly thicker: 5" vs 3.1" common strengths of the HS10 and S5 IS Flip-out screens Support external flash Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs the Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS 1 year older	Significant advantages of the S3 IS (vs the S5 IS) None found Significant disadvantages of the S3 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much smaller screen: 2.0" vs 2.5" Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 0 cm Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 8 MP common strengths of the S3 IS and S5 IS Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7 Fairly small: Prosumer size 113x78x76 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Flip-out screens
	Compare the S3 IS vs the S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS 1 year newer $753	Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the S5 IS) None found common strengths of the SX1 IS and S5 IS Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm Support external flash
	Compare the SX1 IS vs the S5 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S5 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.3), has a screen which flips out, slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 3 cm), has a viewfinder (digital vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 28 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and is significantly larger (prosumer size 117x80x78 mm vs compact 106x59x33 mm).

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 3 years newer $127 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S5 IS) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.7 Screen does not flip out No external flash support common strengths of the SX130 IS and S5 IS Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the SX130 IS vs the S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 4 years newer $169 - $199	Significant advantages of the SX150 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 8 MP Significant disadvantages of the SX150 IS (vs the S5 IS) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.7 Screen does not flip out No external flash support common strengths of the SX150 IS and S5 IS Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the SX150 IS vs the S5 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 3 years newer $170 - $271	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 24 mm vs 36 mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significantly smaller: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the S5 IS) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.7 Screen does not flip out No external flash support common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and S5 IS Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS 2 years newer $225	Significant advantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S5 IS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significantly smaller: Mid size 111x71x45 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Significantly lighter: 285 g vs 550 g Significant disadvantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S5 IS) Screen does not flip out No external flash support No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SX120 IS and S5 IS Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 0 cm
	Compare the SX120 IS vs the S5 IS
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 3 years newer $219 - $304	Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the S5 IS) Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the S5 IS) Screen does not flip out Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 0 cm No external flash support common strengths of the SX230 HS and S5 IS Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the SX230 HS vs the S5 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S5 IS compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 117x80x78 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 920k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 16.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the S5 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm common strengths of the T3i and S5 IS Flip-out screens
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot S5 IS
Nikon D5100 3 years newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the S5 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm common strengths of the D5100 and S5 IS Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Canon Rebel T2i 2 years newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the S5 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out common strengths of the T2i and S5 IS Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot S5 IS
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 2 years older $749 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XT (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XT (vs the S5 IS) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out common strengths of the Rebel XT and S5 IS Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x64 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm
	Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XT vs the PowerShot S5 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S5 IS compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out, is significantly smaller (prosumer size 117x80x78 mm vs professional size 152x114x75 mm), is slightly less expensive ($244.78 vs $2,330.54) and is slightly lighter (550 g vs 850 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (8 MP vs 21 MP) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon EOS 40D 3 months newer $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the S5 IS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the S5 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out Larger: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm common strengths of the 40D and S5 IS Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Inexpensive: $999.99 vs $244.78 Light weight: 822 g vs 550 g
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the PowerShot S5 IS
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year newer $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the S5 IS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the S5 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm common strengths of the 5D Mark II and S5 IS Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 117x80x78 mm Light weight: 850 g vs 550 g Inexpensive: $2,330.54 vs $244.78
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the PowerShot S5 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon S5 IS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out, slightly closer macro focusing (0 cm vs 5 cm) and is slightly less expensive ($244.78 vs $389.00).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has a much narrower wide angle lens (36 mm vs 28 mm) and has a significantly lower resolution screen (207k dots vs 921k dots).

Canon PowerShot G5 3 years older	Significant advantages of the G5 (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7 Significant disadvantages of the G5 (vs the S5 IS) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out common strengths of the G5 and S5 IS Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital Each supports an external flash
	Compare the G5 vs the S5 IS
Canon PowerShot G12 3 years newer $389 - $500	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the S5 IS) None found common strengths of the G12 and S5 IS Flip-out screens Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital Each supports an external flash
	Compare the G12 vs the S5 IS
Nikon Coolpix P7000 3 years newer $279 - $500	Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the S5 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm Shoots RAW Much better wide angle: 28 mm vs 36 mm Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the S5 IS) Screen does not flip out common strengths of the P7000 and S5 IS Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital Very inexpensive: $279.00 vs $244.78 Each supports an external flash
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs the Canon PowerShot S5 IS