Requires a lot of light

Have this camera bought at 179.- here in action "cybermonday" because I firstly its predecessor S100 (in between there are S110 and S120) know very well and secondly appreciate the advantages of CCD sensor technology. The sensor is not very good in low light, which also already have found other reviewers, but if you knipst exclusively with ISO 80, then the investment is worthwhile certainly.

The lens is sharp from edge to edge in all focal lengths, as I am used by the S100. The slightly smaller pixel number of 10 megapixels falls over previous models with 12 MP as not to so good. The pictures are a bit richer and more defined than in models with CMOS sensor. However, this statement is valid only at 80 ISO. Once you go a little higher, the difference disappears. From 400 ISO can be seen in many places, which still have beautiful textures at lower sensitivities, only mud.

In hand, the camera is very comfortable to hold, the lack of front grip bar is not significant. When threading the lanyard I, such as other reviewers also problems because of the implementation of this model is obviously much more closely than usual. I had to "tease out" literally with a needle loop. It is very pleasant that the upper controls are now completely sunk, causing the bags are protected. If I need it, I usually prefer the camera to the wrist strap out quickly, and it already happened to me several times in the S100 that it is stuck at the hem. I would hope that the sub- command dial would also designed some "pocket-friendly", a small bevel would help there.

Compared to the S100 is the waiting time for a recording until it is ready to fire again, become much shorter. Although it is the same DIGIC 5 processor in it, but presumably realized with more modern components that allow higher clock rate. On the memory card, it can not be, because I always insets the more expensive and faster cards.

Very good, I find that the built-in flash is retracted purely mechanically with a small slide switch, because I so the spare me fumbling through the menus. If I do not go forth him, then the camera is not even on the idea of ​​wanting to use the flash, which today is not so easy with the many "intelligent" programs to inform the camera my will.

The WLAN module I have not tested, because to me is the thought that somewhere to shoot images in the "cloud" extremely uncomfortable anyway. Quite apart from that alone is to effect the complicated instructions dissuasive.

Everything taken together, taking into account that it is (at this price) is a model for simple needs with this camera, I forgive honest 5 star. Anyone who expected more, but must spend a little more. The workmanship is as usual very good, nothing wobbles, the "hand feel" conveys solidity.