Additional Information
The Powershot S3 is Canon's third iteration on their "super zoom" prosumer point-and-shoot camera design. It was originally released in February of 2006, and was replaced a year later by the S5 IS.
Specifications
General
Model Name : Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Camera Format: EVF
Retail Price: $499.95
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 14.5 oz (410 g)
Size: 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.0 in. (113 x 78 x 76 mm)
Image SensorSensor Type: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 6.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 2.05 microns
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:2.3
Video Capture
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30.00)
Movie File Format:AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes
Lens & Optics
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 36 - 432mm
Focal Length (actual): 6 - 72mm Zoom Ratio:12.00x
Aperture Range:f/2.7 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - f/8.0Integrated ND Filter:NoNormal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
Digital Zoom:Yes
Digital Zoom Values:4.0x
Focus
Auto Focus:Yes
Auto Focus Type:Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus:Yes
Viewfinder & Display
Viewfinder: EVF / LCD Viewfinder Type:EVF type, TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): DisplayEye-level Viewfinder:Yes
Rear Display:Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):2.0
Rear Display Resolution: 115,000 dots
Touchscreen:No
Articulating Screen:Yes
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom Shutter Speed Range:1/3200 - 15 sec
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps Metering Modes:Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Modes:Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available)
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:SD
RAW Capture Support:No
Movie File Format:AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 550 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Form Factor: 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included: 4 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No
Useful Links
Canon's Powershot S3 IS Support Page