Canon PowerShot S30 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot S30 is a 3MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot S30 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot S30
Key Features — Canon PowerShot S30
3MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2048x1536 pixels, typical of early 2000s compact camera quality.
ISO 50–400 Range: Covers bright daylight shooting at ISO 50 through moderately low-light conditions at ISO 400.
1.8-Inch TFT LCD: 118,000-dot rear display allows image review and menu navigation in a screen size common for its era.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Provides a traditional framing option independent of the LCD, useful for conserving battery life.
Four-Mode Built-In Flash: Supports Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, and Slow Sync modes to handle a variety of everyday shooting situations.
Five Color Profiles: In-camera options include Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Monochrome for basic creative control without post-processing.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot S30
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Burst Rate | 3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Canon PowerShot S30
The Canon PowerShot S30 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on a 3MP, 1/1.8-inch sensor capable of capturing images at up to 2048x1536 pixels. The body is constructed from plastic and metal, measures 112 x 58 x 42 mm, and weighs 260g, making it easy to carry daily. Shooters can frame images using either the 1.8-inch TFT LCD (118,000 dots) or the optical tunnel viewfinder.
Autofocus relies on contrast detection with a single focus point. The ISO range spans 50 to 800, and the built-in flash offers Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, and Slow Sync modes. Five color profiles — Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, and Monochrome — allow for in-camera image customization.
Images are stored on CompactFlash media, and the camera offers USB connectivity. Burst mode supports up to 3 frames per burst, and the Canon NB-2L battery delivers approximately 220 shots per charge. No image stabilization or wireless connectivity is included.
Pros — Canon PowerShot S30
- ✓1/1.8-inch sensor with 3MP resolution and 2048x1536 maximum image output
- ✓ISO range of 50–800 provides flexibility across lighting conditions
- ✓Built-in flash with four modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, and Slow Sync
Cons — Canon PowerShot S30
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity; USB is the only data transfer option
- ✗Single contrast detection autofocus point with no subject or eye tracking
Videos — Canon PowerShot S30
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