Canon Powershot S100 replaces the S95

It was bound to happen — Canon will eventually upgrade their popular S95 point-and-shoot camera with something better. That day has happened and the Canon Powershot S100 has been announced.

Canon Powershot S100 specs:12.1MP CMOS sensor1/1.7″ sensor sizeDigic 5 processorISO 80 – 640024–120 mm focal length5x optical zoom4x digital zoom3″ LCD displayf/2.0 – f/5.9 aperture1/2,000 – 15s shutter speedBuilt-in flash2.3fps continuous shoot1080p video recording at 24fpsSD/SDHC/SDXCRAW + JPEG file formatHF-DC2 High-Power Flash (optional)

Built-in GPS

Pretty good upgrades to the Canon S95, IMO, although the sensor size is actually still the same with the Canon S100. The camera now comes in silver and black colors.

The Canon Powershot S100 is expected to ship by end of November with a suggested retail price of $429.99 (though I have this feeling it will be much more expensive in the Philippines — Php25k+).