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Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 30D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon Powershot S3 IS

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 8identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 8.2 MP
    • 6 MP
  • Sensor type
    • CMOS
    • CCD
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CF
    • mmc, sd
  • Display diagonal
    • 6.35 cm (2.5")
    • 5.08 cm (2")
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • 230.000 pixels
    • 115.000 pixels
  • Playback zoom (max)
    • 10x
    • 2x
  • Battery technology
    • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
    • Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
  • Width
    • 144 mm
    • 113.4 mm

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48 specifications
A

Canon

EOS 30D + EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USMView product
B

Canon

Powershot S3 ISView product
Picture quality2 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs8.2 MP6 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.5"
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one3:2
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoomKnown for one12x
Digital zoomKnown for one4x
Focal length rangeKnown for one6 - 72 mm
Combined zoomKnown for one48x
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one80, 100, 200, 400, 800, Auto
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneMechanical
Flashidentical
Flash modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one16 MB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCFmmc, sd
Display2 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers6.35 cm (2.5")5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230.000 pixels115.000 pixels
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUSB 2.0 A/V out (PAL/NTSC)
USB versionKnown for one2.0
Camera1 differ
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modesKnown for oneBeach, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor)
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Custom colourKnown for oneYes
Playback zoom (max)Differs10x2x
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 s
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Battery typeDiffersBP-511/BP-511A, BP-512/BP-514NB4-300
Battery life (max)Known for one750 h
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm113.4 mm
DepthDiffers105.5 mm78 mm
HeightDiffers73.5 mm75.5 mm
WeightDiffers700 g410 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me) ArcSoft PhotoStudio
Other features3 differ
Video capabilityYesYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedKnown for one15 – 1/3,200
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98SE/2000/Me/XP OS X v10.2-v10.4Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 OS X v10.2 - 10.4
Digital SLRDiffersYesNo
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one36 - 432 mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Lens systemDiffersEF / EF-S11 / 9
Photo modeKnown for oneAuto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Stitch Assist, Movie, Special Scene
Data compressionKnown for oneFine, Normal, RAW

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