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

The Bottom Line: The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is an excellent choice if you need a camera with 12x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. But you can save...

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Pros: Very sharp images obtained; close-up or distant, CANON's S3 delivers every time.

Cons: Awkward Menu layout explanation in User Manual

The Bottom Line: CANON has another winner in a series of 3 excellent Digital Cameras. The S3 IS can satisfy the most demanding pro to the novice. I really like mine.

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Pros: 12x zoom, Image stabilizer, Full manual mode, good battery life

Cons: Can't autofocus in dark, noisy ISO 800, no 9-point autofocus

The Bottom Line: If you want an excellent camera but aren't quite ready for the dive into dSLR land with expensive lenses, this is the camera for you.

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Pros: 6.0 Mega pixels, image stabilization, 12x optical zoom, very good image quality, super macro.

Cons: Small LCD screen, lens cap falls of too easily.

The Bottom Line: This is a really good camera. Maybe you can get some cheaper, but this camera is well worth its cost. It's easy to use and produces very good quality photos.

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Pros: Compact for capability, excellent zoom, internal stabilizer, very user-friendly.

Cons: The pop-off lens cap. But, one can even live with that.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Canon S3. It's an incredible buy for the price and has the backing of a quality manufacturer. It's very versatile, yet easily portable.

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Pros: fun to use, no delay, great pictures, great zoom

Cons: A little heavy. I wish the lens cover locked in.

The Bottom Line: if your credit card sized camera is disappointing you (shutter lag, zoom, slow to write to memory) then this is the answer.

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Pros: Feels solid, easy to use auto functions, great zoom, lcd screen, looks cool too

Cons: thin included neck strap, microscopic included memory card (why bother?), buttons all over the place.

The Bottom Line: work with it a little bit and you'll realize great results and crisp photos

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Pros: fast, quiet zoom, low price for high quality, great image quality

Cons: lens cover doesn't snap on, multitude of buttons that might get in the way

The Bottom Line: Buy this camera now, it's inexpensive and is all the camera you'll ever need.

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Pros: Battery life, picture quality, photo stitch feature, tons of settings.

Cons: none that I've found yet.

The Bottom Line: This is a great camera for a great price. Takes beautiful pictures, that could be made up to a 11x13

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Pros: photo quality, zoom, macro, features, LCD screen

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this camera to beginners and intermediate users due to it's quality and ease of use.

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