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Canon PowerShot S3 IS - 12x optical zoom
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 sound, as well as the option to add audio to your photos afterwards. It is an exceptionally versatile camera that leaves very little to be desired as far as user-friendliness is concerned. Compared to its predecessor, the PowerShot S2 IS, there have been more changes made than you would assume at first glance. The resolution is higher, the sensitivity has increased, the screen has grown and several snags and negative points have been fixed.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS - 6 Megapixels
As far as looks are concerned, there aren’t all that many noticeable changes from the Canon S2 IS. The black colour, however, is a definite improvement, and the different stickers also catch your eye. The resolution has increased slightly, and now stores a total of six million pixels. The DIGIC II processor converts the pixels to an attractive image. It is not, however, the amount of pixels that is of foremost significance. The Canon PowerShot S3 IS camera has also been equipped with a higher sensitivity, and is now able to capture images in ISO 800. This is particularly beneficial when working in low-light conditions, as well as with the long focal lengths.
Considering 512MB of storage capacity:
Resolution L Large - Super fine - 2816×2112 - 2720kB - 176 images
Resolution L Large - Fine - 2816×2112 pixels - 1620kB - 292 images
Resolution L Large - Normal - 2816×2112 pixels - 780kB - 603 images
Resolution M1 Normal 1 - Super fine - 2272×1704 - 2002kB - 237 images
Resolution M1 Normal 1 - Fine - 2272×1704 - 1116kB - 425 images
Resolution M1 Normal 1 - Normal - 2272×1704 - 556kB - 839 images
Resolution M2 Normal 2 - Super fine - 1600×1200 - 1002kB - 471 images
Resolution M2 Normal 2 - Fine - 1600×1200 pixels - 558kB - 839 images
Resolution M2 Normal 2 - Normal - 1600×1200 - 278kB - 1590 images
Resolution S Small - Super fine - 640×480 pixels - 249kB - 1777 images
Resolution S Small - Fine - 640×480 pixels - 150KB - 2747 images
Resolution S Small - Normal - 640×480 pixels - 84KB - 4317 images
Resolution W Wide-angle - Super fine - 2816×1584 - 2026kB - 235
Resolution W Wide-angle - Fine - 2816×1584 - 1210kB - 392 images
Resolution W Wide-angle - Normal - 2816×1584 - 585kB - 794 images
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