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
Compare the Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS compared to other superzoom cameras
 Canon PowerShot S3 IS |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
 Casio Exilim Pro EX-FH20 |
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| Review date | 11 May 06 | 20 May 09 | 1 Oct 09 | 20 Nov 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.7
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9.3
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9.1
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8.5
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| Price range | £330 |
£227.29 - £287.94
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£254.50 - £329.00
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£240.89 - £295.55
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| Review summary | A very well-executed superzoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS reminds you why dSLRs still have competition for photo enthusiasts' hearts Read full review |
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-TZ7 is a better camera than the TZ6, so why have we given it a slightly lower score? Because, although the TZ7's movie mode is great, the AF and zoom need to be quicker. But hey, you're getting a top-quality, 12x super-wideangle superzoom and HD movies all in camera that fits in your pocket -- amazing Read full review |
A superzoom's a smart buy as long as you realise that you're not going to get quite the same handling and picture quality as you would from a digital SLR. You don't want to spend a fortune, in other words. On that basis, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is great. Panasonic's created a camera that's one of the best of its type, but one of the cheapest too Read full review |
The Casio Exilim Pro EX-FH20 is no gimmick: it stands on its own 20x zoom as a decent superzoom, even before you consider the enormous fun to be had with the dizzying 40fps still and 1,000fps video modes Read full review |
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