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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 Reviews

4.32 out of 5

Rating: 4.32 of 5
(166 user reviews)

Canon S50 Ratings By Site

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- 4.5 out of 5
Amazon: 115 User Reviews
- 3.29 out of 5
DigitalCamera-HQ: 7 User Reviews
- 4 out of 5
Shopping: 44 User Reviews

Professional Reviews of the Canon S50

4.1 out of 5

This 5-megapixel pocket camera is a pleasure to shoot with (CNET - 8/6/03)

Good looking, fast shooting, and capable of delivering excellent images, the Canon PowerShot S50 receives an extremely positive review. Minor complaints include redeye and the disappointing indoor performance of the auto white-balance system. read original review

4.35 out of 5

The PowerShot S50 blends ease of use and strong image quality (PC World - 8/6/03)

The Canon S50 is small enough to be slipped into a pocket and produces great images. The camera's many controls are well laid out, though the sheer multitude of options may prove confusing for novice users. read original review

4.8 out of 5

Highly recommended (Imaging Resource - 4/11/03)

A remarkably enthusiastic review of the Canon S50, praising its picture quality, external controls, and ease of use, but noting that its macro capability could be better. read original review

5 out of 5

Sharply focused images (Steve's Digicams - 4/11/03)

A very positive review of the Canon S50, noting its good battery life, great image quality and ease of use. Includes a very minor complaint about flash coverage. read original review

4.8 out of 5

Excellent photo quality (DC Resource - 4/11/03)

The author gives the Canon S50 an enthusiastic recommendation, but notes that the less-expensive S45 is sufficient for most average users. read original review

Canon S50 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

4 out of 5

Great Camera in a Small Package ( - 2/14/05) I have used the Canon PowerShot S50 since June, 2004 and have found it overall better than many cameras in its price range. The Canon... read more

5 out of 5

I think I got a GREAT camera! (Jennifer Malone - 3/2/07)

I got this camera, my first 'real' digital camera right before our first Int'l trip. I was extremely pleased with the quality of the pictures. read more

5 out of 5

Fabulous Camera ( - 5/11/05)

I have owned this camera for over a year, and I have to tell you that I have learned to appreciate the quality of Canon. read more

5 out of 5

Great camera with all the features and superior picture quality at a good price ( - 12/17/04) There is nothing this camera can't do. All the features and optics of the more expense SLR models at lower price. I also would suggest... read more

2 out of 5

Good pictures but reliability bad ( - 3/24/06)

I use the S50 mostly for work in Bangladesh and have had to have the DC to DC converter go bad while under warranty and... read more

1 out of 5

S50 (tony - 9/24/06)

Pure JUNK. Took great pictures then it went bad. Got a replacement one and it too went bad, the s50 no longer took pics but... read more

1 out of 5

second piece of crap from canon ( - 8/30/05)

I got a "refurbished" model from canon after my first camera, the S45, crapped out on me. I paid $250 to upgrade to this camera... read more