| Links |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Manufacturer URL | |
| Additional Resources | Powershot S2 IS Resources |
| General |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Camera Format | SLR-style |
| Voice Recording | Yes |
| Date Available | |
| Operating Systems | Windows / Mac |
| Weight | 405g. |
| Sizes (mm) | 113x78x75.5 |
| Image Capture |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Max Image Resolution | 2592x1944 |
| Min Image Resolution | 640x480 |
| Video | Yes |
| Max Video Resolution | 640x480 |
| Min Video Resolution | 320x240 |
| Movie Mode Rate (fps) | 30 |
| Video Sound | Yes |
| Image Ratio W:H | 4:3 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.5-inch |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Resolution | 5.30 Mpixel |
| Sensor Filter Type | |
| Focal Length Multiplier | n/a |
| Lens |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Optical Zoom | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 12.00x |
| Zoom Wide (mm) | 36 |
| Zoom Tele (mm) | 432 |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values | 4.0x |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type | TTL |
| Auto Focus Assist Light | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Focus Range (cm) | 50 |
| Macro Focus Range (cm) | 0 |
| Min Aperture Wide | f2.7 |
| Max Aperture Wide | unknown |
| Min Aperture Tele | f3.5 |
| Max Aperture Tele | unknown |
| Display |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Optical Viewfinder | No |
| Optical Viewfinder Type | Color LCD |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
| LCD Display | Yes |
| LCD Screen Size | 1.8-inch |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 115,000 |
| Max Playback Zoom | 10.00 |
| Exposure |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| ISO ratings | auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 |
| White Balance | auto cloudy daylight Flash fluorescent incandescent
|
| Manual White Balance | yes |
| Min Shutter Time (sec) | 1/3200 |
| Max Shutter Time (sec) | 15 |
| Exposure compensation | -2EV - +2EV with 1/3EV steps
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| Metering Characteristics | centre weighted Evaluative spot
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| Spot Metering | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Continuous Mode Rate (fps) | 2.4 |
| Flash |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | anti red-eye auto fill in off slow flash
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| External Flash | Yes |
| External Flash Type | Hot-shoe |
| Image Storage |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Storage Types | Secure Digital
|
| Memory Included (MB) | |
| File Format | JPEG
|
| Connectivity |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| USB | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Video Out | Yes |
| Firewire | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Power |
| Model | Powershot S2 IS |
| Battery Form Factor | 4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types | 4x AA
|
| Battery Charger Included | No |