Typical price: £330
What is it: Superzoom digital camera with 6-megapixel sensor and 12x optical zoom
What we think: Very well-executed, the S3 IS reminds you why dSLRs still have competition
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 May 2006
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot S3 IS, burst mode, optical image stabilisation, noise
We like:
Fast and responsive; comfortable design; decent movie capture; flip and twist LCD; fast, high-quality lens with effective optical image stabilisation
We don't like:
Tiny LCD; lacks raw support; faux wide-screen capture
CNET UK judgement:
A very well-executed superzoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS reminds you why dSLRs still have competition for photo enthusiasts' hearts
Full review:
Canon has changed the look of the PowerShot S2 IS with the new S3 IS, but not much. The newer model integrates a 6-megapixel CCD instead of 5 megapixels, and Canon has added a few new features, but ultimately, it's the same camera. That's not a bad thing -- the S2 remains a great camera, and the S3 carries on the tradition. Continue Reading...
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