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Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera for Child and Action Photos Under $750
“Equipped with an image-stabilized 6x zoom lens, fast performance and great image quality, the Canon PowerShot A710 IS is a versatile…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 6.0x
- Resolution: 7.1MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 - 0.6s
- Burst Speed: 1.7 fps
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Equipped with 12x super-zoom and fast performance, the Canon S3 IS will freeze action at the press of a button, and you won’t miss…”
“The Canon S3 is an older model in Canon’s S-series of ultrazoom cameras, which does nearly everything the newer S5 does at a much…”
“If you prefer having IS, there is the Canon S3. It has 6 megapixels, 12x zoom (36mm - 432mm), and a swivel LCD. It can produce good…”
Website Reviews
- Highly Recommended at DPReview.com
- Dave's Pick at Imaging-Resource.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 6.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.4 - 0.5s
- Burst Speed: 2.3 fps
- Easy to Use: Yes
“ISO settings, maximum shutter speeds, shutter lag, and optical zoom, are key features to compare when selecting the most appropriate…”
Specifications
- Zoom: 18.0x
- Resolution: 8.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.9 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.1 fps
- Easy to Use: Yes
“Though it won’t come close to producing professional-quality shots like an SLR camera, the Canon S5 is about as close as it gets…”
“With more features than most will ever use and a gentle learning curve, the Canon S5 leads the pack above a host of competitors in…”
“The new S5 IS has once again moved Canon into the forefront of a digital camera debate. With an 8 megapixel sensor, a 12X optical zoom…”
Website Reviews
- Recommended at DPReview.com
- Rated Very Good by CNET.com
Specifications
- Zoom: 12.0x
- Resolution: 8.0MP
- AF Shutter Lag: 0.5 sec
- Burst Speed: 1.5 fps
- Easy to Use: Yes


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