Danielle, there are not so much differences between S100 and S110...main differences are: S110 has touchscreen, no GPS, has wifi (with some problems as per many user's review...)...for the rest it is almost the same camera and from a personal point of view I would buy the S100 instead of S110 because I think touchscreen still useless and I prefer to have my pictures geotagged with GPS instead of having the wifi. Just my 2 cents anyway Cheers
My brother-in-law ordered one for himself and I got to play with this S100 a little..man it is leaps and bounds ahead of anything an ordinary consumer could use or want - definitely a great camera for anyone looking to for an all-in-one COMPACT point & shoot camera. The high resolution 3" display itself lends itself to taking much better pictures since you can actually tell how well focused you are, for example. Also, HDR and 1080p?? Yum.
Hey, I'm Bob, no really. Great review Mike, was just introduced to the Canon S 100 today at my local camera shop, then I found you...Tangible quality, and for sure, most people will have to read the manual...BR
I just bought this yesterday online & waiting for delivery today :) ..very good review that u did i must say. Those of u looking to buy do a good google/ebay/amazon search as you will find some really good deals compared to the high streets
I've been a Nikon user for a few years, but I'd like to get this camera and see how Canon works. The more research I do on them, the more they seem to amaze me.
Thank you so much. This is a camera I used in high school but was stolen. I've been trying to figure out which one it was specifically for years. Glad that time has came.
Thanx for great review. Do you think that I should go after prosumer (for example PowerShot G15) or this machine can do equally good job? Please tell me cons & pros. Thanx a lot.
I was so lucky that I was able to catch it while it was on sale at Amazon for only $229. It's a brilliant camera. Can't wait to use it on my trip to South Africa.
hi you seem to know alot about cameras, which one would you recommend to buy? I would like more zoom than the S100 but i guess its still a great camera
Picked up a second hand used S110 today, ive only had it a few hours and im NO expert but it looks very nice, the weight was what i noticed noticed straight away. It doesnt feel `plasticy`
Hey John, Your review helped my decision to buy the Canon S100 as an underwater photography hobbiest. My friends and I have been blown away by it. It takes good UW macro shots and great UW video without an external strobe. With an external strobe it's amazing. It's great for me advancing my hobby. Some of my friends were former professional photographers and they're very happy with it. I really appreciate your review and encourage your work.
in your opinion which camera records the best in video mode, the panasonic lx5 or canon s100? i remembered when you did the review for the lx5 you said lx5 was way better than the g12 & s95. is the s100 better than the lx5 in video?
If it's not too much trouble, could you do a comparison between this and the iphone 4s? and then maybe with a dslr, like the t2i or something? I have the t2i and would love to have something close that isn't bulky.
hello mate..im looking to buy a point and shoot camera. really love your reviews btw. hows my question. comparing canon s100, sx40 hs, elph 310, and last but not least nikon p500..which do u think is more superior as far as picture and video quality ? ...would really appreciate it if you could reply asap...thank you
How is the autofocus on video? I was looking into the canon rebel T3i, it has good focus but it is manual. This doesn't have a flip-out screen, but it has autofocus. Does the autofocus stay focused or does it go in and out when you're zoomed it? A video using the autofocus would be great!!
You made me do it. I had to buy it after this gushing review from the funniest cam reviewer on the web. I'm a rank amateur & technophobe, mostly interested in quality video and audio for now, and the S100 does not disappoint in those departments at all. Because I was interested in recording music and sound as much as image quality, I was considering Zoom's Q3HD as an option. I can tell y'all, that although Zoom's device is a professional sound recorder with a basic HD cam, sound on S100's solid.
The S100 has a larger sensor (about 50% larger), a faster lens (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), its much smaller, more access to manual settings, much faster (10 fps vs 3.2 fps), higher max ISO (6400 vs 3200), faster auto focus, and less shutter lag.
i cant decide to either get a really good camera or the i phone 4s .. can i ask for your opinion ? should i just kill two birds with the one stone or should i just buy a really good camera
good video , One question, how do you connect the camera, see what the lens sees on television, I can only see what is on my memory card. I connect my camera through the hdmi cable.
never mind the camera- that was a sexy review! although at times vocabulary was somewhat superfluous.. that said, *i'd* like to get between you & that S100.. woot woot! :D ps im sold.
Can you make a video about how to use specific features like HDR, Movie digest, Stitch Assit Panaroma Mode. I cannot find any Videos regarding this. I want to learn more about how to squeeze the juice from my Canon S100 Powershot
@BtownZombies I agree!! Mike, Your reviews here and at infosync have been tremendously helpful in our compact camera search. Like so many consumers, I've been doing loads of research. There are so many consumer resources out there: reviews galore, comparison sites, etc, etc. As a reviewer, you cover many important bases with a particular degree of credibility in a sensible, visually organized way. Thank you truly for your efforts.
How do you take pictures with the blurred light lines? i just got a canon powershot sx40 hs and I would really like to know because it would help in my photo class. THANK YOU! :)
Hello, i have a question. I'm looking for a point and shoot camera for mainly vlogging, and i was looking at this one. It looks great, but it only gets 24fps, which made me want to look more at the Sony Cybershot DCS HX9V which gets 60fps at 1080p. Which would you recommend for what i need? Thanks :)
@andrademeza If you're including yourself, then you should know, right? Why do you find it's a downgrade? Looking for a high end compact for a friend of mine, and so far this is looking like it takes the cake.
@FrancCastle I'd go for the S100. The XZ-1 had problems with its autofocus in video mode, and its video mode in general is pretty poor. For image still image quality alone, the XZ-1 is a great camera, but the S100 is a better overall choice, despite the fact that the XZ-1's lens is a stop brighter.
lol, nice review.. when somebody waits for this cam he knows how he is feeling when he says that things.. i also wait a long time for this cam.. just why you can just use 24fps in high res... !?
@DC89 They're in two different leagues. The S100 rules them all and will appeal to advanced DSLR shooters looking for a secondary compact. The 310 is for shooters looking for more basic controls and smaller size.
I'm grateful I found a review on their camera! It's a bit old, so I wasn't sure I'd find any!!
Awesome video, love your style and the info. The S100 is on my wish list, just waiting for it to hit the UK. Well done Mike.
I want to thank you for an ON TARGET with your review; you stayed on topic, had an excellent speaking voice, and did not ramble.
Watching in 2021, and my my how the times have changed..
Danielle, there are not so much differences between S100 and S110...main differences are: S110 has touchscreen, no GPS, has wifi (with some problems as per many user's review...)...for the rest it is almost the same camera and from a personal point of view I would buy the S100 instead of S110 because I think touchscreen still useless and I prefer to have my pictures geotagged with GPS instead of having the wifi.
Just my 2 cents anyway
Cheers
this guy is a legend
I dont think that a product review has ever made me more excited.
My brother-in-law ordered one for himself and I got to play with this S100 a little..man it is leaps and bounds ahead of anything an ordinary consumer could use or want - definitely a great camera for anyone looking to for an all-in-one COMPACT point & shoot camera. The high resolution 3" display itself lends itself to taking much better pictures since you can actually tell how well focused you are, for example. Also, HDR and 1080p?? Yum.
Hey, I'm Bob, no really. Great review Mike, was just introduced to the Canon S 100 today at my local camera shop, then I found you...Tangible quality, and for sure, most people will have to read the manual...BR
Best s100 review yet! Thank you for doin it right!
I just bought this yesterday online & waiting for delivery today :) ..very good review that u did i must say. Those of u looking to buy do a good google/ebay/amazon search as you will find some really good deals compared to the high streets
would you still recommend this camera 10 years later
I mean yeah if you can find it somewhat cheap it’s still the best pocket cam from 10 years ago.
I've been a Nikon user for a few years, but I'd like to get this camera and see how Canon works. The more research I do on them, the more they seem to amaze me.
Does it record a slow-mo video?
Thank you so much. This is a camera I used in high school but was stolen. I've been trying to figure out which one it was specifically for years. Glad that time has came.
where is this fucking guy ?????????????????????????????????? we fucking need him best reviewr i ever see in my life so str8 informative
Began dying for an dslr, thought about what I should buy first, and this review really helped. Going out to buy one tomorrow
Damn i love your reviews man, you have so much swag :)
What is the image quality compared to the Canon SX40?
Thanks for the informative videos
I bought this yesterday and will probably have it by tomorrow. Can't wait!!!
I like this guy's reviews, keep it up!
Thanx for great review. Do you think that I should go after prosumer (for example PowerShot G15) or this machine can do equally good job? Please tell me cons & pros. Thanx a lot.
I was so lucky that I was able to catch it while it was on sale at Amazon for only $229. It's a brilliant camera. Can't wait to use it on my trip to South Africa.
Because of you I'm getting this camera:) thanks for the reviews! :3
You should continue the camera reviews, they're great :)
Great review, wouldn't be bad to see more from him.
Because of all the manual control that more advanced shooters appreciate and the metal build quality.
hi you seem to know alot about cameras, which one would you recommend to buy? I would like more zoom than the S100 but i guess its still a great camera
Hi, Great review, have you had a look at the S110 yet?
Just visited your site for sample videos, the one of the dog is great! Love the quality and the dogs attitude....lol
Is this a easy to use camera? If so, would you recommend it? How do you upload video/pictures to the computer? Too many questions. Please answer.
Many thanks best camera reviewer on You Tube
Picked up a second hand used S110 today, ive only had it a few hours and im NO expert but it looks very nice, the weight was what i noticed noticed straight away. It doesnt feel `plasticy`
This is the first review from him that I actually like! :)
This guy, Jon Q, and John are awesome.
Have the S 90 works great.
love this guy and all videos !!!
Hey John,
Your review helped my decision to buy the Canon S100 as an underwater photography hobbiest. My friends and I have been blown away by it. It takes good UW macro shots and great UW video without an external strobe. With an external strobe it's amazing. It's great for me advancing my hobby. Some of my friends were former professional photographers and they're very happy with it. I really appreciate your review and encourage your work.
I love the "dropped out of the sky" intro. Nice review. lol
in your opinion which camera records the best in video mode, the panasonic lx5 or canon s100? i remembered when you did the review for the lx5 you said lx5 was way better than the g12 & s95. is the s100 better than the lx5 in video?
If it's not too much trouble, could you do a comparison between this and the iphone 4s? and then maybe with a dslr, like the t2i or something? I have the t2i and would love to have something close that isn't bulky.
hello mate..im looking to buy a point and shoot camera. really love your reviews btw. hows my question. comparing canon s100, sx40 hs, elph 310, and last but not least nikon p500..which do u think is more superior as far as picture and video quality ? ...would really appreciate it if you could reply asap...thank you
I totally agree...So much so that I recently purchased the S100 on Amazon for $250...arriving later this week
What would you suggest would be the second best? I just need a camera for casual use and this one is a little steep
I'm a big fan of the S90. Very interested to see how the S100 compares. The sony RX-100 is the main competition I reckon.
Wow really good review. Entertaining.
How is the autofocus on video?
I was looking into the canon rebel T3i, it has good focus but it is manual.
This doesn't have a flip-out screen, but it has autofocus.
Does the autofocus stay focused or does it go in and out when you're zoomed it?
A video using the autofocus would be great!!
You made me do it. I had to buy it after this gushing review from the funniest cam reviewer on the web. I'm a rank amateur & technophobe, mostly interested in quality video and audio for now, and the S100 does not disappoint in those departments at all. Because I was interested in recording music and sound as much as image quality, I was considering Zoom's Q3HD as an option. I can tell y'all, that although Zoom's device is a professional sound recorder with a basic HD cam, sound on S100's solid.
Is it optical or digital stabilization?
looking on amazon, yeah this camera looks great! thanks for the recommendation!
The S100 has a larger sensor (about 50% larger), a faster lens (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), its much smaller, more access to manual settings, much faster (10 fps vs 3.2 fps), higher max ISO (6400 vs 3200), faster auto focus, and less shutter lag.
This camera versus the Panasonic Lumix FZ150 mainly for video capture?
Can you do a review on the s110? I want to know if it's better than the s100, or if the s100 is the better buy?
I've used both S110 and S100 and i would say S100 is better.
if he say sexy mat black frame one more time I will have to join him on that bench.....love this review and the camera sounds okay too ;)
Felisa
How do I use the panorama feature on it. I bought the camera due to this video, just want to know how I use the panorama feature on it?
Very useful review! Also, you sometimes sound like Moriarty from Sherlock lol
He does haha
WOW, this camera has a lot of features i never even thought of ! LOL you didnt talk about the price though?
So, I'm a little confused. Do you like it?
i cant decide to either get a really good camera or the i phone 4s .. can i ask for your opinion ? should i just kill two birds with the one stone or should i just buy a really good camera
good video , One question, how do you connect the camera, see what the lens sees on television, I can only see what is on my memory card. I connect my camera through the hdmi cable.
Gotta love the PowerShot series of the "s" line, although the Panasonic LX7 gives it a run for its money.
Could you review the superzoom camera, the dmc-fz150? I hear its pretty good. I would love to see these reviewed side by side
can i just ask u something what camera are you using now to record yourself now tho
Nice review
QUESTION: How come all the s95 owners (including myself) i talked to HATED the s100 and felt it was a downgrade?
I have a Canon s100 and I have handled a g12 as well. I agree with every point in this review. :)
how about image quality compared to s95? is it the same or there's an improvement?
Am I the only one who'd rather get (any) micro 4/3" camera then this? Even if I'm stuck with the kit lens.. Thumb up or down?
awesome review
man, this camera looks amazing, it can do so much. I need a camera just for blogging and some web design.
never mind the camera- that was a sexy review! although at times vocabulary was somewhat superfluous.. that said, *i'd* like to get between you & that S100.. woot woot!
:D
ps im sold.
If I weren't so broke, I would have bought that camera already instantly after seeing your review
How does this compare to 4/3" cameras or even the Nikon J1? Thanks
does he express the goodness of all cameras he reviews
Can you please tell me how long do you think the battery lasts? I'm going to a 4 plus hour concert.
insane video quality from that camera
Is this still worth buying because I know there are better compacts now.
@Robthrish Yes, he said the powershot sx40 lasted two times as long as the battery on the s100.
Can you make a video about how to use specific features like HDR, Movie digest, Stitch Assit Panaroma Mode. I cannot find any Videos regarding this. I want to learn more about how to squeeze the juice from my Canon S100 Powershot
Which camera is better canon s100 or canon s120?
+Jacqulyn Reinhardt that was #cancerous
@BtownZombies I agree!! Mike, Your reviews here and at infosync have been tremendously helpful in our compact camera search. Like so many consumers, I've been doing loads of research. There are so many consumer resources out there: reviews galore, comparison sites, etc, etc. As a reviewer, you cover many important bases with a particular degree of credibility in a sensible, visually organized way. Thank you truly for your efforts.
GPS is the reason I would buy this camera over the Sony RX100 (and CHDK!), but understand your point it's not for everyone
How do you take pictures with the blurred light lines? i just got a canon powershot sx40 hs and I would really like to know because it would help in my photo class. THANK YOU! :)
Hello, i have a question. I'm looking for a point and shoot camera for mainly vlogging, and i was looking at this one. It looks great, but it only gets 24fps, which made me want to look more at the Sony Cybershot DCS HX9V which gets 60fps at 1080p. Which would you recommend for what i need? Thanks :)
How does it compare to the Jam C@m?
@andrademeza If you're including yourself, then you should know, right? Why do you find it's a downgrade? Looking for a high end compact for a friend of mine, and so far this is looking like it takes the cake.
I would like something like this $300 or under and with 20x zoom... whats the best i can get??
@FrancCastle I'd go for the S100. The XZ-1 had problems with its autofocus in video mode, and its video mode in general is pretty poor. For image still image quality alone, the XZ-1 is a great camera, but the S100 is a better overall choice, despite the fact that the XZ-1's lens is a stop brighter.
lol, nice review.. when somebody waits for this cam he knows how he is feeling when he says that things.. i also wait a long time for this cam..
just why you can just use 24fps in high res... !?
@DC89 They're in two different leagues. The S100 rules them all and will appeal to advanced DSLR shooters looking for a secondary compact. The 310 is for shooters looking for more basic controls and smaller size.
money a little object, used S95 or shell out on this S100?
what about sx40hs. it is a point and shoot. i think it is a very good camera too. can s100 change shutter speed and aperture
which is better, this one or canon a3300?
im really confused
I heard that the only thing not to like on this camera is the battery life, its up to 200 shots only.
Do you think the S110 is better than the S100?
is there a new 2014 better version with more battery life?
Verklempt and festooned in a camera review?!
Niiice! Lmao
Great review. Just bought this camera. Makes me wanna leave my 7D home. EXCELLENT!
Will this camera be good for vlogging?
try the canon s110 thats what zoella uses!! well on her morezoella channel but yeah
thank you! :)
your welcome :)
Can I use manual focus on the video mode? - very important for me.
Which is best camara to shoot movies.?