Canon S3 IS

Pros: Build quality, resolution, picture quality, fast 12x zoom with optical stabilization

Cons: Price, 4 AA batteries, flimsy lens cap, slow flash recycle, no RAW, control layout

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is an excellent choice if you need a camera with 12x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. But you can save...

Review: I have used the P anasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the P anasonic FZ7 and the C anon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought ...

Pros: Very sharp images obtained; close-up or distant, CANON's S3 delivers every time.

Cons: Awkward Menu layout explanation in User Manual

The Bottom Line: CANON has another winner in a series of 3 excellent Digital Cameras. The S3 IS can satisfy the most demanding pro to the novice. I really like mine.

Review: (Jan 08 revisions fixed some of the formatting glitches.) CANON's Latest Hit ! The PowerShot S3 IS It is the best Camera I have used.! Every time I use it, there is some new and exciting feature to learn about and apply. All of the digital ...

Pros: 12x zoom, Image stabilizer, Full manual mode, good battery life

Cons: Can't autofocus in dark, noisy ISO 800, no 9-point autofocus

The Bottom Line: If you want an excellent camera but aren't quite ready for the dive into dSLR land with expensive lenses, this is the camera for you.

Review: It's kind of hard to impress me with most gadgets and gizmos - I end up always finding some little detail that gets to me. However, the Powershot S3 IS is, without a doubt, the finest point-and-shoot camera I have ever used. What's in the box ...

Pros: 6.0 Mega pixels, image stabilization, 12x optical zoom, very good image quality, super macro.

Cons: Small LCD screen, lens cap falls of too easily.

The Bottom Line: This is a really good camera. Maybe you can get some cheaper, but this camera is well worth its cost. It's easy to use and produces very good quality photos.

Review: About Canon Power Shot S3 IS: The Canon Power Shot S3 IS has 6.0 Mega pixels, 12x optical zoom, and many different setting features. The image quality is fantastic. At first you may think that your pictures will be blurry when you see them on the screen, ...

Pros: Compact for capability, excellent zoom, internal stabilizer, very user-friendly.

Cons: The pop-off lens cap. But, one can even live with that.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Canon S3. It's an incredible buy for the price and has the backing of a quality manufacturer. It's very versatile, yet easily portable.

Review: Forget flowers, chocolates and sappy sentimental cards. When I was down in the dumps about being the only family member (outside of my three-year old) that didn't have a camera, but I was the one that tried to use the camera most often, my husband came ...

Pros: fun to use, no delay, great pictures, great zoom

Cons: A little heavy. I wish the lens cover locked in.

The Bottom Line: if your credit card sized camera is disappointing you (shutter lag, zoom, slow to write to memory) then this is the answer.

Review: Great camera! The write speed is so fast that I find myself clicking 3 to 5 pictures for every shot thinking I'll delete the bad ones later. So in a few hours I have over 200 pictures! Fun to use, the zoom makes all the difference. My little digital elph ...

Pros: Feels solid, easy to use auto functions, great zoom, lcd screen, looks cool too

Cons: thin included neck strap, microscopic included memory card (why bother?), buttons all over the place.

The Bottom Line: work with it a little bit and you'll realize great results and crisp photos

Review: I bought this as an upgrade from my well-used and still loved Fuji 330 for the birth of kid #3. It promised a 12x zoom, more manual choices and higher resolution than the workhorse point and shoot we used before- and it has delivered. It has taken ...

Pros: photo quality, zoom, macro, features, LCD screen

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this camera to beginners and intermediate users due to it's quality and ease of use.

Review: I bought this camera over a year and a half ago for $500, and it was worth every penny! I started with a Canon A520 and appreciated the ease of use as well as the picture quality, but wanted more mega pixels and features. I have to say, the awesome zoom ...

Pros: fast, quiet zoom, low price for high quality, great image quality

Cons: lens cover doesn't snap on, multitude of buttons that might get in the way

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera now, it's inexpensive and is all the camera you'll ever need.

Review: Years ago I bought a Sony Cybershot F-707. It was huge, but had lovely picture quality. I soon realized that I wasn't using it much because taking it with me when I left the house was a major decision. I was going to Las Vegas and I wanted to take ...

Pros: Battery life, picture quality, photo stitch feature, tons of settings.

Cons: none that I've found yet.

The Bottom Line: This is a great camera for a great price. Takes beautiful pictures, that could be made up to a 11x13

Review: I bought this camera spur of the moment for a trip to San Francisco. All I had was a point and shoot, which I knew wouldn't be enough for a trip to Yosemite and San Francisco. This camera more than satisfied me. There were so many settings that I never ...