Canon Powershot S90 Camera and WP-DC35 Underwater Housing

by Chris on January 18, 2010

The Canon Powershot G11 was widely anticipated by underwater photographers - but the Canon Powershot S90 is smaller, lighter and seems to do the same job for a cheaper price. Which one to choose?

I recently wrote about the Canon Powershot G11 and its WP-DC34 underwater housing
, describing how it was one of the most anticipated cameras by underwater photographers for some time. Canon's G series have brought a whole new level of image quality to compact cameras and get a lot of hype as a result. I'm personally in the market for a new compact camera myself too, so I was poised to buy one - until I heard about the Canon Powershot S90.

Canon Powershot S90

Canon Powershot S90

The current price for the Canon Powershot S90 is $399 on Amazon and $174 for the Canon WP-DC35 S90 Underwater Housing on Amazon - that's at least $50 cheaper than the Canon G11. Yet the camera has a full-sized image sensor (sort of), a f2.0 zoom for low light, and shoots RAW format photos. So it basically seems to do everything the Canon G11 can do.

Canon WP-DC35 S90 Underwater Housing

Canon WP-DC35 S90 Underwater Housing

The clincher for me is that the S90 is smaller and lighter - possibly small enough to fit in a BCD pocket. Similarly, on land the S90 can fit in your pocket comfortably whereas the G11 is quite bulky. I am going to wait until I get to play with an S90 -- I'm sure there will be someone on my next dive trip - but I am pretty sure this could be the compact camera I will buy next. If you've been using an S90 underwater, please let me know your thoughts, good or bad, about it.

You can browse the latest Ebay auctions for the Canon Powershot S90 and Underwater Housing WP-DC35 below:

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62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9
Paypal   US $22.95
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62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9
Paypal   US $22.95
Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot D10 S90 G11 SX20 IS
Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot D10 S90 G11 SX20 IS
Paypal   US $16.95
Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot S90 G11 SD3500 IS
Cleaning Cloth for Canon PowerShot S90 G11 SD3500 IS
Paypal   US $9.95
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62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9
Paypal   US $22.95
53” Tripod for Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10
53” Tripod for Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10
Paypal   US $14.95
Canon Powershot S90 Digital Camera w/3.8x Optical Zoom
Canon Powershot S90 Digital Camera w/3.8x Optical Zoom
Paypal   US $399.00
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62" TRIPOD Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1 D10 G9
Paypal   US $22.95
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera +BTY+ gifts -us
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera +BTY+ gifts -us
Paypal   US $416.99
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $478.02
A0317 Canon PowerShot S90+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0317 Canon PowerShot S90+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $442.77
New InvisibleShield For Canon Powershot S90 (Full Body)
New InvisibleShield For Canon Powershot S90 (Full Body)
Paypal   US $5.00
Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,S90................
Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,S90................
Paypal   US $7.20
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Brand New Free Shipping
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Brand New Free Shipping
Paypal   US $439.00
3x SCREEN PROTECTORS CANON POWERSHOT S90 DIGITAL CAMERA
3x SCREEN PROTECTORS CANON POWERSHOT S90 DIGITAL CAMERA
Paypal   US $5.99
A0318 Canon PowerShot S90+8GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0318 Canon PowerShot S90+8GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $460.82
50” Tripod for Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1
50” Tripod for Canon PowerShot G11 G10 S90 SX20 SX1
Paypal   US $12.95
NEW Canon PowerShot S90 10.0MP 4xoptic Digital Camera
NEW Canon PowerShot S90 10.0MP 4xoptic Digital Camera
Paypal   US $448.99
Neck Strap for Canon PowerShot S90
Neck Strap for Canon PowerShot S90
Paypal   US $9.98
Canon PowerShot S90 10 MegaPixel in Mint conditions
Canon PowerShot S90 10 MegaPixel in Mint conditions
Paypal   US $100.00
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $478.02
A0383 Canon PowerShot S90+4GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0383 Canon PowerShot S90+4GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $453.34
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
A0319 Canon PowerShot S90+16GB SD+Bat+Gift+2YrWty S-90
Paypal   US $478.02
NB-6L Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,SD770 IS,S90.
NB-6L Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,SD770 IS,S90.
Paypal   US $7.49
NB-6L Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,SD770 IS,S90.
NB-6L Car Charger for Canon PowerShot D10,SD770 IS,S90.
Paypal   US $6.49
BRAND NEW !!  Canon PowerShot S90 Camera   USA Warranty
BRAND NEW !! Canon PowerShot S90 Camera USA Warranty
Paypal   US $379.75
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP IS Digital Camera +Kit NEW USA
Canon PowerShot S90 10MP IS Digital Camera +Kit NEW USA
Paypal   US $422.95
ProTama Crystal MC UV Filter for Canon PowerShot S90
ProTama Crystal MC UV Filter for Canon PowerShot S90
Paypal   US $21.95
Crystal MC UV Protection Filter for Canon PowerShot S90
Crystal MC UV Protection Filter for Canon PowerShot S90
Paypal   US $21.95
Canon Powershot S90 Digital Camera
Canon Powershot S90 Digital Camera
Paypal   US $399.00
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Latest Ebay auctions for Canon S90 Underwater Housing WP-DC35

New Canon waterproof case WP-DC35 for PowerShot S90
New Canon waterproof case WP-DC35 for PowerShot S90
Paypal   US $232.00
Underwater Flash Strobe for Canon WP-DC28 WP-DC35
Underwater Flash Strobe for Canon WP-DC28 WP-DC35
Paypal   US $249.00
Canon WP-DC35 for Canon S90 - Underwater Case BRAND NEW
Canon WP-DC35 for Canon S90 - Underwater Case BRAND NEW
Paypal   US $195.99
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Paypal   US $211.95
Canon WP-DC35 Case for Canon PowerShot S90 Housing
Canon WP-DC35 Case for Canon PowerShot S90 Housing
Paypal   US $179.95
Canon WP-DC35 Marine case for Powershot  S90 BRAND NEW
Canon WP-DC35 Marine case for Powershot S90 BRAND NEW
Paypal   US $199.99
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Paypal   US $169.95
CANON WP-DC35 Waterproof Housing for S90 WPDC-35 DC-35
CANON WP-DC35 Waterproof Housing for S90 WPDC-35 DC-35
Paypal   US $260.62
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Canon WP-DC35 Waterproof Case PowerShot S90 Camera NEW
Paypal   US $199.95




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{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }

Vi @ Travel Australia January 21, 2010 at 12:04 pm

It is good price for this kit, but I think there is big con of this case – you can’t use flash.

Chris January 21, 2010 at 12:08 pm

The cases for the compact cameras always tend to block the flash to some extent, but it does seem to vary quite a lot – I’d certainly like to see it in the water before I buy it.

John February 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Hi Chris,

Do you have any idea where I can find UW strobes in Bangkok? (I am thinking of the Inon S2000, but it doesn’t matter that much) I’d like to buy the S90 with the DC35 housing, which is quite easy to find, but have been unlucky with the strobes so far. I have notably been to MBK and Pantip and did not find any.

Thanks in advance!
John

Chris February 19, 2010 at 2:41 pm

Hi John
try Pro Dive Imaging (location on the site) – they are an Inon dealer, but don’t think they keep much in stock – probably need to order for you. Best, Chris

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