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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Results, Handy Features"
  • 4 out of 5
"LOVE my S1-IS!!"
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Canon PowerShot S1 IS Reviews

  • 3.96 out of 5

Rating: 3.96 of 5
(321 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Canon S1 IS

  • 4.8 out of 5
While it's not the perfect ultra zoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S1 IS comes close (DC Resource - 3/3/04)

A glowing review of the Canon S1 IS, which impressed this reviewer with both its image quality and its video mode, which is "the finest you'll find on a digital camera." For users looking for a 10x zoom, high quality video clips, and a compact body, the Canon S1 IS makes a good choice. read original review

Canon S1 IS Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 4 out of 5
Great Results, Handy Features (Traci Anderson - 12/19/06)

I've had my S1 for almost 2 1/2 years, and haven't had any issues with any aspect of it except a loose lens cap.read more

  • 4 out of 5
LOVE my S1-IS!! (Deborah - 10/8/06)

I've had this little gem for two years now, and I don't know whether I was just one of the lucky ones, but it's been... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great overall ( - 2/1/06)

The camera is great , looks nice , is compact , feels good in ones hand and takes great , co lourfull pictures . The... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Wonderful Camera ... Minor Quirks ( - 12/9/05)

I have had my S1 for a little over a month and a half now. I already knew about the pop-up flash quitting prematurely months... read more

  • 4 out of 5
TOO BIG ( - 9/23/05)

I was going to buy this camera until someone told me...yeah, it's an amazing camera, but is that what you are going to carry around... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Took great pictures, but after 4 months it started giving problems ( - 9/1/05)

I gave great sharp crystal clear pictures till July 4th. Took some pictures of fireworks with Auto focus. Pictures came bad and the Camera stopped... read more

  • 4 out of 5
most pleased ( - 6/13/05)

A beautiful digital with IS that sharpens most shots. Only owned a short time but I am happy, so far. The dealer "Beach Camera" was... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Basketball: indoor action images ( - 6/6/05)

75% very good, 25% poor. The 10 x optical zoom is sufficient; the zoom control takes practice. The zoom has the annoying quality of too... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great except for Macros ( - 5/25/05)

I spent several months looking for the right camera. We had much success with the Canon A70 so I put Canon at the top of... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good pictures with a few problems ( - 2/25/05)

The camera appears to be constructed well, and the pictures, when set up are crisp and vivid. After only a month my flash would not... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great first camera or backup ( - 1/3/05) Feature rich, pocketable (in coat or photographer's vest), good quality photos, controls well laid out, video almost camcorder quality. Only beef is, I just bought... read more
  • 4 out of 5
My First Choice ( - 11/23/04) I took some time doing research on the net before purchasing the Canon S1 iS. The main reason for getting it was the 10x optical... read more
  • 4 out of 5
Great little camera ( - 11/9/04) Excellent digital camera has replaced all my previous 35mm and digital camera. Takes great action shots of the kids playing sports, etc. read more
  • 3 out of 5
Not perfect (A. Ustica - 1/6/08)

I have had my S1IS for about 3 years now. With the exception of the viewfinder, which is very dim and makes composing pictures difficult... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Disappointed (joat - 11/25/07)

Camera worked well for a good while. Sent it back for repair when it wouldn't power up. Got it back after $125 only to find... read more

  • 3 out of 5
It's Just OK (Len Cooke - 8/29/07)

I found this camara to be very average. Certainly for use outdoors, or used with the flash, as long as you stay within a reasonable... read more

  • 3 out of 5
many good features, but a few not so good (b wernicke - 1/16/07)

this camera has a lot of good features: the optical stablizer is really good. i have taken some low light photos at low exposures with... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Oh! The flash! ( - 11/9/05)

The flash on my S1 is jammed. When I called the store they advised me to send it in but said they had 3 other... read more

  • 3 out of 5
eh....... ( - 9/21/05)

2 weeks ago I read all these great reviews and the S1 IS sounded like the camera I had been looking for. I took a... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Mostly Good ( - 7/21/05)

Poor focus in low light, including indoors with normal lighting. Slow focus lock. Less than 100 shots with 2000 mAh batteries.read more

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