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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
B-
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
"Now discontinued but will do just fine."
  • 4 out of 5
"Decent"
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Canon S3 IS Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 4 out of 5
Perfect to start with Digital (Ajay M lad - 8/10/06)

I brought Canon S3IS three days back and I took more than 50 photographs.I am happy with the performance. This is a good model to... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good pics but still have lots to explore... the lcd seems to be dull ( - 7/17/06)

The LCD seems to be dull, though pretty effective. Have not yet tested it in bright sun light as my shots were taken majorly indoors.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Fantastic Prosumer Camera ( - 6/19/06)

I'll be taking my new S3 IS to Santa Barbara to do extensive shooting so I've been pouring over the manuals and taking test shots. read more

  • 4 out of 5
Impressive Performance ( - 6/19/06)

I never owned the S2 so I was truly going on the features advertised. Approximately 200 photos later, I'm still impressed. The shots are clear... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Nikon user loves Canon camera (Bill S - 12/30/08)

I admit it was frustrating at first because the menus were so different from Nikon, but I have come to really like this camera (though... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love it - hint on the image stabilization (Campbell - 9/9/08)

Loved it once I learned the quirk on the image stabilization. The image stabilization works much better if you set it up to be active... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great camera (jerry - 8/17/07)

this is a very good camera, I am still learning stuff about it. as far as the S5 goes, i would say save your money... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent value - Perfect for the serious amateur (R Tapson - 7/17/07)

Very well balanced camera - easy to use and has all the functions you need to produce really good results. I have used it for... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon S3 (pc - 6/9/07)

I don't know,..I'm having fun with it. This is my first camera ever and the only bad shots are the ones I screw up. Read... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Wonderful camera! (SOL-Photography - 6/1/07)

My husband bought this camera for me in March for our anniversary present and I instantly fell in love with it! It takes amazing photos... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I love this camera (KK - 5/19/07)

I am in love. I have only owned Canon cameras but this is the best by far. I have lots of questions about it and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Awesome (Nishank Jain - 3/29/07)

Hey this is my first dig cam...and I am lovin it...S3 has a superb shutter and flash synchronization and you can take out pictures in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Mind Blowing.... (Nishank Jain - 3/20/07)

Hey everybody...This is one of the first camera i own Now ...previously I have used many...but this one is real angel. You can take close... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera (Niluksha Dilshan Wickramaarachchi - 3/5/07)

Cannon S3 IS is am excellent camera. The picture quality is superb.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Camera! (JD - 2/22/07)

I am not a professional photographer, so the ease of use, the ability to take pictures in a point and shoot mode, is important to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Way better than Nikon S4 (Herb Mann - 2/5/07)

I have struggled for a year to like my Nikon S4 and finally junked it after researching a lot of other Ultra Zoom cameras. After... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Replacement Warranty (Phil - 1/1/07)

I hear this and that about people camera breaking down after a month or two.Then they complain how much it costs to fix.I originally purchased... read more

  • 5 out of 5
i like it (Kari jarvio - 1/1/07)

bought it from while travelling in usa, and also bought 2x2GB memory cards, i love to use its wonderfull movie mode, as it is not... read more

  • 5 out of 5
S3 IS (Phil - 12/28/06)

I originally owned the S2IS before I had to send it back because of some sort of electrical problems(Thank god I bought a 4 yr... read more

  • 5 out of 5
big results in small package (Sue Ann - 12/24/06)

While a bit larger than a grab and shoot camera it is substantially smaller than my Canon Rebel so goes more places. (No camera along... read more

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