Canon Powershot S3 IS Digital Camera (6.0MP, 2816x1944, 12x Opt, 16MB SD Memory Card)

User Reviews for Canon Powershot S3 IS Digital Camera (6.0MP, 2816x1944, 12x Opt, 16MB SD Memory Card)

• Reviewed by: MapmakerJenny

  Duration of ownership: 8 Months

  Strengths: Easy to use functions

  Weaknesses: limited on its capabilities if you use anything other than auto.

  Overall Evaluation: Nice looking base. Easy to use, but not really the best of the Canon cameras I've owned. If you're looking to upgrade I'd hold save my money and get the 30D. If you're on a budget I'd consider going to the Powershot camera.
• Reviewed by: jhunts5

  Duration of ownership: 1 Year

  Strengths: - 12x optical - multi function scene modes - ease of use - Canon backing and reliability

  Weaknesses: - a little bulkier than basic point and shoots but smaller than SLRs - wide angle shots (typical problem for most p+s cameras - movie mode is quirky, but, hey, I didn't buy this for movies

  Overall Evaluation: When shopping for a decent point and shoot, my friend said, "you can't go wrong with a Canon" and I had to agree. When I shop for cameras they are typically Canon - even my recent VDO camera purchase. The S3's main appeal is the 12x optical zoom - and I am really speaking for the S series in general - you just can't beat this type of zoom. I think that some other manufacturers are beginning to compete with this, but when the S3 came out, it was still the king on the market. The S3 takes crisp pictures without the drawbacks of the ultra portable tiny lensed cousins. I am more than happy with this camera, and as long as you don't need all of the SLR versatility, for the price, this is a great buy.