Canon PowerShot S20 uses 2CR5 lithium battery. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Canon PowerShot S20 take?
Canon PowerShot S20 uses CompactFlash. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2GB (CompactFlash); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Canon PowerShot S20 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 3.3 MP effective Canon digital camera from 2000 with 1/1.8-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Canon options, compare Canon PowerShot S2 IS and Canon PowerShot S200.
How do you transfer photos from the Canon PowerShot S20?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Canon PowerShot S20 is worth judging as its own Canon pocket compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Canon PowerShot S20 works best when you want small-bag snapshots, flash photos, mirror selfies, and a clean pocket-camera look rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/1.8″ CCD and 35mm film equivalent : 32 – 64mm) are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Canon PowerShot S10, Canon PowerShot S30, Canon IXY 620F, Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
