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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.

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Canon PowerShot S3 IS

HQ Grade: B-

A	is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B	means they are good, with some standout features.
C	means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F	mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.

4 out of 5

"Apart from the noise, great camera"

4 out of 5

"Photographer in Training..S3 filled all needs.."

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This camera is ranked

3rd of 40 in 6 Megapixel
33rd of 63 in Extended Zoom
53rd of 82 in Canon
35th of 87 in $350 - $600
31st of 71 in Over $600

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Canon S3 IS Reviews

4 out of 5

Great Camera / Hate the Controls

(Andrew Akers - 11/10/06)

I love the zoom and I like the focus feature on the viewfinder but I hate where the menu button is . Every time I pick it up to take a photo I hit the menu button . That has to move in the next generation. I also have found the menu rather awkward and cluttered but it is a good camera and it takes good photos. My next unit ( hybrid ) will be the Leica as it seems to be a lot more user friendly.