Verdict
By combining raw image capture with features such as HD video and GPS tagging, the Canon PowerShot S100 is certainly one of the most highly featured compact cameras we have seen. But the camera isn’t all bells and whistles. The new Canon 12.1-million-pixel sensor and Digic 5 processor at the S100’s core produce great images that are among the best quality I have seen from a compact camera, particularly when shooting raw at low sensitivities.
However, what really makes the S100 appealing is its size. It is small enough to carry anywhere, which is something few other compact cameras that shoot raw can boast.