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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2003. It has been replaced by the Canon S80.
Canon PowerShot S50
Canon PowerShot S50
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Camera in a Small Package"
  • 5 out of 5
"I think I got a GREAT camera!"
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Canon PowerShot S50 Details

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The top-ranked Canon PowerShot S50 offers superb image quality and easy-to-use controls. Offering almost all the advanced features and optional manual controls of the G3, yet simple enough for beginners to use, the S50 should appeal to anyone who wants high resolution in a compact package.

Canon S50 Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • ISO range 50-400
  • proprietary Lithium-Ion battery
  • movie mode with sound

Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
UPC 00013803024487
Release Date Apr 9, 2003

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