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Brand:
The general trademark of a manufacturer by which the consumer knows its products. A manufacturer can have multiple brand names. Some manufacturers license their brand names to other producers.
Canon

Product family:
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PowerShot
Product name:
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Powershot S3 IS
Product code:
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1101B002
Category:
With a digital camera all the pictures you make are stored digitally, which means you can instantly view a picture after you have taken it and take as many pictures as you like, without having to buy new films all the time. It is easy to download the pictures from your camera to your computer, either at home or at the shop and edit them before printing. Once they are on your computer, you can easily share your pics with the rest of the world by putting them on-line, or e-mailing them to friends.
Digital Cameras

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Picture quality
Image sensor size
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1/2.5"
Megapixel (approx.)
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6 MP
Sensor type
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CCD
Lens system
Optical zoom
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12x
Digital zoom
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4x
Focal length range
6 - 72 mm
Combined zoom
48x
Exposure
ISO sensitivity
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, Auto
Shutter
Camera shutter type
Mechanical
Flash
Flash modes
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Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Video
Video recording
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Maximum video resolution
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640 x 480 pixels
Memory
Internal memory
16 MB
Compatible memory cards
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mmc, sd
Display
Display
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LCD
Display diagonal
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5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution (numeric)
115.000 pixels
Ports & interfaces
I/O ports
USB 2.0
A/V out (PAL/NTSC)
PictBridge
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Camera
White balance
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Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes
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Beach, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor)
Photo effects
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Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Camera
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Custom colour

Design
Product colour
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Black
Battery
Battery technology
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Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery type
NB4-300
System requirements
Mac compatibility

Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Width
113.4 mm
Depth
78 mm
Height
75.5 mm
Weight
410 g
Packaging content
Bundled software
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture
TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio
Other features
Video capability

Interface
USB 2.0
Lens system
11 / 9
Built-in flash

Camera shutter speed
15 – 1/3,200
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
36 - 432 mm
Photo mode
Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Stitch Assist, Movie, Special Scene
Compatible operating systems
Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2
OS X v10.2 - 10.4
Digital SLR

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Uk has collected 47 expert reviews for Canon PowerShot S3 IS 1/2.5" 6 MP CCD Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Photoradar.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
But this is more than just a makeover; there are some important improvements in the feature list too, including a new 6MP sensor that replaces the old 5MP CCD, and a larger 2.0-inch LCD, although even this is less than average compared with most new c...
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digitalversus.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The S3-IS should be flattered. From the quantity of mail on the subject, we wanted to know when we could actually test it. This camera was obviously long awaited. Many had even held out on other products hoping that this new camera would be fast with...
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stuff.tv
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Canon is no stranger to the super-zooming camera. The digicam giant can be regularly found at zoos, trying to get perfect shots of distant wildlife using its favourite Powershot. And now it’s ready to take its photography up a notch with this new 12...
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pocket-lint.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The Canon Powershot S3IS a few new neat features and tweaks that make it an interesting model and slight upgrade on its predecessor the S2IS...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
An absolutely brilliant ultra zoom model that combines a 12X zoom lens with exceptional picture quality and all the usual functionality.
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90%
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digitalartsonline.co.uk
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The PowerShot S3 IS is only a marginal upgrade from the S2 IS. The new model boasts an extra megapixel, a larger screen, slightly improved sensitivity, and a lick of black paint. Aside from that, it’s very similar to the older model. Although the S3 IS...
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70%
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expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The Canon PowerShot S3 IS compact camera may look like a minor upgrade to the S2 with an extra megapixel, larger screen and gunmetal finish - but theres a lot more. It boasts an image-stabilised optical zoom with a 12x zoom ratio and an equivalent foc...
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80%
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techradar.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Going grey is a sign of ageing but the PowerShot S3 IS wears it very well, trading in the ubiquitous silver of its predecessor for a much more classy looking gunmetal grey finish. But this is more than just a makeover; there are some important improvem...
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dpinterface.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
DPInterface Canon PowerShot S5 IS ReviewBrad Soo - July 3rd, 2007 The PowerShot S5 IS is Canons latest ultra-zoom for 2007. While the S5 IS is a larger an upgrade than the S2 to the S3, it still isnt a radical departure from its predecessor - more o...
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Dcviews.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
8.3The Canon Powershot S3 IS and the Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 are two very capable and compact all-round cameras and when you have to travel light they are the ultimate partners. They are consumer cameras due to absence of AdobeRGB and RAW, and responsiv...
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trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
In Canon's compact camera range, two models vie for top billing. One is the 10-megapixel PowerShot G7 that I reviewed just over a month ago, and the other one is this, the PowerShot S3 IS. While the G7 might have the advantage in resolution over the 6-meg...
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productsifter.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Anyone looking for portability with paparazzi reach need look no further than Canon’s Powershot S3 IS - its an excellent ultra-zoom compact with an amazing 12x, zoom lens, great handling, superb image quality and a good price into the bargain. (Comp...
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Neocamera.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The Canon Powershot S3 IS is a good camera with some small improvements over its predecessor, the Powershot S2 IS. It is a very capable camera with full manual controls, a good super-macro mode and a truly superb movie mode. The biggest selling point...
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60%
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photographyreview.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Pro Review by Laurence Chen The Powershot S3 IS continues Canon’s long-standing tradition of high-quality full-featured compact cameras. With excellent usability and a feature set second to none, this is a machin...
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Megapixel.net
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The image stabilized Ultrasonic 12 X zoom lens is identical to last years S2 IS, and so are most of the other components. Indeed, externally, the only change is a slightly beefier monitor hinge. The PowerShot S3 IS offers a good ergonomic design, prov...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Canon PowerShot S3 IS This advanced camera offers a 12X zoom, plenty of control buttons, and a swiveling LCD. The 6-megapixel Canon PowerShot S3 IS ($500 as of August 25, 2006) offers a lot of features for the price. Among the most attractive of these...
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thinkcamera.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Calling the Canon PowerShot S3 IS an update of the PowerShot S2 is no insult. The S2 is a good camera and the S3 gives you higher resolution (6 MP rather than 5), a larger LCD screen and several new features, all in a very similar body. The dark grey...
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80%
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Consumers with somewhere upwards of $400 or $500 to spend on a compact camera can get plenty of great features ? long telephoto zooms, movie capability, and 6-to-7-megapixel files. We looked at three leading cameras in this category: the Canon PowerSho...
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pcmag.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Although Canon has flooded the market with numerous ultracompacts, compacts, and digital SLRs, the company sells just one superzoom digital camera: the 6-megapixel PowerShot S3 IS, this years update to last years 5MP PowerShot S2 IS. Although not a...
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digitalcamerareview.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The new is the successor to Canon's best selling Powershot S1 IS and S2 IS digital cameras. The S2 IS was last year's most popular ultra-zoom digital camera because its 12X image-stabilized USM zoom, excellent movie mode, compact SLR style body, and...
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imaging-resource.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Canon S3 IS Introduction By Mike PasiniReview posted: 07/06/06 The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is the latest in an extremely popular line of long zoom cameras, following the 5.0-Mp S2 IS, the 3.2-Mp S1 IS, and the 2.6-Mp Pro90 IS. The Canon S3 IS accommodate...
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The hybrid Canon PowerShot S3 IS was introduced at the Photo Marketing Association Trade Show in February 2006. It replaces last year?s S2, which succeeded the previous year?s S1. All of these models come with image stabilization as their headlining fe...
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steves-digicams.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The camera?s 12x zoom lens has an equivalent film focal length of 36-432 mm (f/2.7 at wide angle and f/3.5 at telephoto). Despite the extraordinary range of the zoom lens, it retracts securely into the camera when its powered down. This UD lens featur...
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dpreview.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
Like the S2 IS before it (and for that matter the original S1 IS), the latest version of Canons 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. U...
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dcresource.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The Canon PowerShot S3 IS ($499) is an update to last years very popular PowerShot S2 ultra zoom camera. The S3 isnt a revolution compared to the S2 -- in fact, the upgrades are fairly minor for the most part. New features on the S3 include: Us...
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review-shop.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eB...
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letsgodigital.org
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is not your average digital compact camera with a large zoom range. It is in fact a multimedia device. After all, this camera enables you to do so much more than take photos; you now have the choice of video clips with stereo...
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80%
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creationview.com
Updated:
2016-11-04 01:15:26 |
I am often asked to make camera recommendations and this review is prompted by just such an inquiry. Sometime ago in a previous review, I looked at two super zoom cameras; but every month (in the digital camera world) brings new and usually (but not alwa...
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