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Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90
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alaScore 91

364 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 364 reviews of Canon PowerShot S90. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the size and image quality. The usability and performance also get good comments, whereas reviews about the zoom and price are mixed. There are some negative comments about the focus and shutter.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, size

battery, flash, viewfinder, shutter, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot S90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot S90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S90 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance.

performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot S90

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Canon PowerShot S90 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the low light performance and image quality. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed opinions on the color and durability. There are some less positive views about the flash and size.

portability, performance, usability, image quality, low-light

size, flash

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot S90

 

It's a welcome return for Canon's advanced compact S-series

The Canon PowerShot S90 is a superb high-spec compact camera with the emphasis on image quality and controllable versatility. The range of features, build quality and results are excellent, although the fiddly controls and slightly sluggish performance...

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Geoff Harris (techradar.com)

Canon S90 review

 

Canon revives its S series compacts with this likeable SLR backup

Fast, bright zoom lens ; Quality high ISO sensor ; Powerful noise-reduction technology ; Innovative, helpful design ; Generous three-inch rear LCD

No HD video recording ; Flash is harsh on auto setting ; Rear rotary well is fiddly ; Burst mode could be faster ; Rear screen tends to scratch

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot S90 digital camera

 

The Canon PowerShot S90 was singing to us as soon as it was announced and from our first hands-on with the high-end compact, it was clear that there was something special going on. Having lived with the S90 for a couple of weeks, that special...

Creative control options, Control Ring, size, image quality, useful ISO range

Video offering a little disappointing, price

The Canon PowerShot S90 brings some powerful creative controls in a package that fits right into your pocket. But it is a compact camera first, and as such, delivers impressive point and shoot performance. For those looking for a little more fun, then...

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot S90 and SD4000 IS camera reviews

 

We test two of Canon's compact digital cameras

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot S90 review

 

Canon's latest looks like a fashion snapper – but inside lurks a seriously impressive camera

Hits the mark with its design, features and performance. A top-class compact

May, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Canon's latest looks like a fashion snapper – but inside lurks a seriously impressive camera

Hits the mark with its design, features and performance. A top-class compact

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Derrick Story (techadvisor.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot S90 review

 

Canon's PowerShot S90 compact digital camera is one of the most powerful point-and-shoot models that you can slip into your shirt pocket. Much of the S90's appeal comes from its ability to overcome the shortcomings that often cripple compacts; it...

The Canon PowerShot S90 compact digital camera is the best pocket-size model we've seen. Even though it’s a fraction of the size of a digital SLR, it provides many of the features we value in larger cameras: a fast lens, a RAW option and high ISO...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot S90 review

 

An exceptional compact camera for demanding enthusiasts and affluent point-and-clickers, but it doesn't surpass Panasonic's LX3.

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot S90 - digital camera review

 

The Canon PowerShot S90 is designed for photography enthusiasts and it carries a hefty price tag to prove it. It also has some of the best controls you'll find on a compact camera for manual and semimanual shooting modes. Its lens and photo quality are...

Excellent control system for manual, semimanual shooting; fantastic wide-angle f2 lens; very good low-light photo quality.

Performance is merely average; no HD movie mode or optical zoom while recording; no optical viewfinder and a couple other design miscues.

As long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot S90 review

 

Small, stylish and with full manual exposure control, the Canon PowerShot S90 is a great compact camera for those looking for a few more advanced features than the standard compact. Unlike its bigger brother, the PowerShot G11, the S90 is small enough...

Apr, 2014
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