Canon S3 IS Specifications

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Model Name:	Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon S2 IS S2 IS vs S3 IS
Successor:	Canon S5 IS S3 IS vs S5 IS
General
Model Number:	S3 IS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.95
Street Price:	$299.00
Date Available:	TBD
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)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
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
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30.00) 320x240 (15.00)
Movie File Format:	AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
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/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	0 - 50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	58.0mm
Thread Type:	Body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4.0x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type, TFT color LCD
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.0
Rear Display Resolution:	115,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
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
Bulb Mode:	No
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
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Indoor, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.7 - 5.2 m (2.3 - 17.1 ft.) (W), 0.7 - 4.0 m (2.3 - 13.1 ft.) (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI (MotionJPEG / Stereo WAV)
Included Memory:
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.43
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	999
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.41 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.400 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.68 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.088 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	9.9 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	550 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
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
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: