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Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera

$789.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features... More
Get compact, professional performance with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Featuring a powerful 12x optical zoom lens and 6.0 megapixel capture, the PowerShot S3 IS has all the features you’re looking for in a digital camera along with a few surprises as well. The new movie button allows you to record high-resolution, 60fps continuous movies without having to switch modes, and an exclusive, “MovieSnap” feature allows you to take still images while you’re shooting video giving you dual capture capability for all your memorable moments. Less
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 digital camera is based around a 1/2.3"-type 12.1 effective megapixel Sony SuperHAD CCD image sensor with RGB color filter array, coupled to a... More
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 digital camera is based around a 1/2.3"-type 12.1 effective megapixel Sony SuperHAD CCD image sensor with RGB color filter array, coupled to a Sony-branded 4x optical zoom lens. The Sony W310's lens offers a 35mm-equivalent range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a moderate 112mm telephoto. The lens has a two-step aperture which offers either F3.0 or F4.3 at wide angle; at telephoto the maximum aperture is F5.8, and the minimum aperture isn't stated. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 2x
HD Recording Format - 480p
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot Compact
Weight 0.91 lb. 0.27 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 4x
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Smile Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.2 Megapixel 12.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 1920 x 1080 • 4000 x 3000 • 4000 x 2248
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 4x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 5 - 20 mm
Macro Focus Range in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm 28 - 112 mm
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) / 36 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.7/f3.5 (w/t) f4.3 (w) - f3 (w)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/3200 sec 1/4 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.3 Frames 1.8 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.67 MB (48 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card Built-in • Memory Stick Pro • SD Card • Memory Stick DUO PRO • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size - 6 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position With LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels 230,400 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 110 Images 220 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 0.91 lb. 0.27 lb.
Depth 2.97 in. 0.75 in.
Height 3.07 in. 2.25 in.
Width 4.46 in. 3.88 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803063998 27242776777
Product ID 30041967 95398440
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Driver • Lens Cap Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date May, 2006 March, 2010
Family Line Canon PowerShot Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN   
MPN S3IS DSC-W310
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon S3 IS
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
$789.99
Sony DSC-W310
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera
From $95.00

Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 47 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
15
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)

Consumer Reviews

313

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

byHoward_Creech May 21, 2006
148 Helpfuls 149 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, excellent image quality, 12X USM Image Stabilized zoom, full manual controls.
Cons No RAW mode, no hot shoe for external flash units, small LCD screen
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot S2 IS was last year's most popular monster zoom digicam because its fast image stabilized 12X USM zoom, best in class movie mode, compact SLR like body, and full manual controls dovetailed perfectly with the needs of a rapidly expanding prosumer market niche. Consumers who've... Read full review »

872

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera - I Sold Mine On eBay

bydkozin May 31, 2006
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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
Recommended it? Yes

I have used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, the Panasonic FZ7 and the Canon PowerShot S2 IS and wanted to try the new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. I bought the Canon S3 IS and after using it and comparing it to other stabilized-zoom cameras, I sold the S3 on eBay. Overall, the S3 IS is a good camera, but it... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
5 stars
4
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Intuitive (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
Cons
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • No Viewfinder (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Cybershot DSC-w130 digital camera

bycurrie21 May 6, 2010
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros great picture quality, lightweight
Cons no complaints awesome camera!
Recommended it? Yes

Great camera at a great price. The Sony cybershot dcs-w130 is a wonderful piece of equipment. I recommended this to anyone who is not tech savvy but still wants a great digital camera. Read full review »

1

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera

bykristine2011 Aug 17, 2011
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light Weight,Attractive
Cons Not recomended in terms of image resolution and image quality.
Recommended it? No

I have bought my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera last December 2010.That time it is not affordable comparing the market price today.Because it is so attractive to me and Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 Digital Camera offers a selection of eight scene modes Twilight, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap,... Read full review »

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