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 Screen size | 2 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 6 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 2816 x 2112 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
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| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 6.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 6.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 2816 x 2112 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 12.0 x |
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| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.7 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Focal length equiv | 36 - 432 |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
| Image stabiliser | Optical |
| Filter thread | yes |
| Folded optics | no |
| Filter diameter | 2.28 in |
| Camera shutter type | Mechanical |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
| Histogram | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 5.2 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 2.3 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Microphone type | Stereo |
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| Weight | 14.46 oz |
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| Width | 4.46 in |
| Height | 2.97 in |
| Depth | 3.07 in |
| Battery technology | Nickel-Metal Hydride |
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| Rechargeable battery | no |
| Number of batteries supported | 4 |
| Timelapse recording | yes |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| ISO |
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| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 80 |
| ISO maximum | 800 |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 115000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product | Black |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 16.0 mB |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
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| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
An absolutely brilliant ultra zoom model that combines a 12X zoom lens with exceptional picture quality and all the usual functionality.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Like the S2 IS before it (and for that matter the original S1 IS), the latest version of Canon's flagship Image stabilized Ultra zoom PowerShot has been one of the most popular cameras on dpreview (measured by clicks) since the day it was announced. Unlike the S2, the PowerShot S3 IS is a relatively minor upgrade to it's predecessor, much more of an evolutionary change than a wholesale reinvention. The basic spec (aside from the sensor) is pretty familiar; 12x optical zoom, flip 'n' twist LCD, tons of photographic control and advanced movie mode with stereo sound. The S2 IS was one of the best big zoom cameras of last year, but this is a highly competitive sector of the market, so does the S3 IS still have what it takes to keep Canon near the top? Let's find out.
Superb image quality, tonnes of features and a top notch lens - what more could you ask for?
Like the S2 IS before it (and for that matter the original S1 IS), the latest version of Canon's flagship Image stabilized Ultra zoom PowerShot has been one of the most popular cameras on dpreview (measured by clicks) since the day it was announced. Unlike the S2, the PowerShot S3 IS is a relatively minor upgrade to it's predecessor, much more of an evolutionary change than a wholesale reinvention. The basic spec (aside from the sensor) is pretty familiar; 12x optical zoom, flip 'n' twist LCD, tons of photographic control and advanced movie mode with stereo sound. The S2 IS was one of the best big zoom cameras of last year, but this is a highly competitive sector of the market, so does the S3 IS still have what it takes to keep Canon near the top? Let's find out.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS 6 to 7 Megapixel user reviews : 4.6 out of 5 - 13 reviews - photographyreview.com
Canon S3 IS review, find out how the S3 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Minor tweak or radical redesign?
The TechZone computer hardware review
High resolution plus an optically stabilised long-range zoom lens and a multitude of manual controls make the S3-IS a fine camera for enthusiasts.Canon's 6-megapixel PowerShot S3-IS has the same 12x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilisation system and range of manual controls as its predecessor. We got the black body - but not raw support - with this upgrade to last year's 5-megapixel S2-IS. A larger vari-angle LCD monitor means the new model's body is slightly bigger and heavier - but otherwise little is changed.
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