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Canon PowerShot S90

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Feb 25, 2010

Pros

  • Excellent user interface
  • Outstanding image quality
  • Raw format support
  • Extremely compact and lightweight

Cons

  • Control dial on back can accidentally change settings
  • Lackluster battery performance
  • No HD movie mode

$430

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