Canon S3 IS vs S5 IS

[TrailBlazer03]

So I am hearing up and downs with these cameras. Anyone have any input on them? I've read alot about both. I must admit. I choose the S5 IS based on the bigger LCD screen.

 

[eugene]

The s3 doesn't have the flash shoe, were wishing we would have bought the s5 now because of this.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

Well, the S3 IS is still a really good camera, hot shoe or not.

I found this you will be nicely pleased...assuming they hurry up and put the S6 IS out sooner than later. I plan on buying the S6 but since I just got the S5 IS like a month ago, I'll have to keep it a while learn it well, and wait for the S6 IS price to go down. Here's what I found.




Monday, May 26, 2008, 01:30 PM - Canon P&S
The Canon S6 IS should be announced sometime in June and ready to ship sometime in the summer.

Specs:
Resolution: 10mp
Sensor: CCD
Zoom: 15x (28-420)
Flash shoe: Yes
Memory: SD
Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion
Screen: 2.5" articulating
Body: Rubberized gripping & lighter weight
Ergonomics: Jog wheel introduced
Image Type: RAW & Jpeg

This camera will NOT be a CMOS sensored camera. Look for Canon to put their CMOS P&S sensors in the G line first. That will upset a few.

Canon will announce this camera at the same time as the SX200. The G9 probably won't be announced until Photokina if Canon does 2 rounds of announcements. Rumors suggest Canon will do a P&S announcement and an SLR announcement on separate dates.

Other Products:
Look for Canon to announce a 430EX II as well as a 250EX. The 250EX will be for compact cameras... ideally the S6 IS and G10. It'll also work with previous cameras with flash shoes. It's about time.

 

[cshontz]

Got any intel on the rumored 1000D? A part of me wishes I had the convenience, and instant-gratification of a P&S, but the interchangeable lens versatility of a DSLR.

EDIT: Sorry about going OT. The S6 specs are intriguing.

 

[eugene]

I thought cool, we can wait and upgrade to an s6 but then I saw they ruined it

"Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion" So now you have to buy a second propritary battery and an auto charger and pack those too, then every coupler years buy a new battery as the lithium ion wears out.

 

[cshontz]

I thought cool, we can wait and upgrade to an s6 but then I saw they ruined it

"Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion" So now you have to buy a second propritary battery and an auto charger and pack those too, then every coupler years buy a new battery as the lithium ion wears out.

I actually considered that a selling-point. No justification other than personal preference, but I acknowledge the validity of your points. I don't think the battery change alone is enough to "ruin" the camera, however.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

I actually considered that a selling-point. No justification other than personal preference, but I acknowledge the validity of your points. I don't think the battery change alone is enough to "ruin" the camera, however.

I consider that as selling point as well. I find my S5 IS to be annoying when I have to change the AA's and stuff. I'd pefer having the other type of battery.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

I thought cool, we can wait and upgrade to an s6 but then I saw they ruined it

"Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion" So now you have to buy a second propritary battery and an auto charger and pack those too, then every coupler years buy a new battery as the lithium ion wears out.

If that bothers you grab the S5 IS?

Do you have the S3 or S5? Or no S series camera?. I got the impression by how you are talking...you have a S series.

 

[eugene]

We have the s3. I'm careful to make sure everything I have is AA powered, have over 50 sanyo eneloops now to power them all. The propritary lithium ion is just too much to keep up with. Imagine a couple of cameras, gps, two way radios, etc and the rats nest of chargers it would take if they all ran lithium ion, plus the $ spent in replacement and spare batteries. With AA based gear I only need the one little charger and all the spares are the same.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

We have the s3. I'm careful to make sure everything I have is AA powered, have over 50 sanyo eneloops now to power them all. The propritary lithium ion is just too much to keep up with. Imagine a couple of cameras, gps, two way radios, etc and the rats nest of chargers it would take if they all ran lithium ion, plus the $ spent in replacement and spare batteries. With AA based gear I only need the one little charger and all the spares are the same.

I understand very much what you are saying. I feel the same way, only, I the thought of the camera actually being lighter appeals to me.:jumping:

 

[david despain]

Well, the S3 IS is still a really good camera, hot shoe or not.

I found this you will be nicely pleased...assuming they hurry up and put the S6 IS out sooner than later. I plan on buying the S6 but since I just got the S5 IS like a month ago, I'll have to keep it a while learn it well, and wait for the S6 IS price to go down. Here's what I found.




Monday, May 26, 2008, 01:30 PM - Canon P&S
The Canon S6 IS should be announced sometime in June and ready to ship sometime in the summer.

Specs:
Resolution: 10mp
Sensor: CCD
Zoom: 15x (28-420)
Flash shoe: Yes
Memory: SD
Battery: Dedicated Li-Ion
Screen: 2.5" articulating
Body: Rubberized gripping & lighter weight
Ergonomics: Jog wheel introduced
Image Type: RAW & Jpeg

This camera will NOT be a CMOS sensored camera. Look for Canon to put their CMOS P&S sensors in the G line first. That will upset a few.

Canon will announce this camera at the same time as the SX200. The G9 probably won't be announced until Photokina if Canon does 2 rounds of announcements. Rumors suggest Canon will do a P&S announcement and an SLR announcement on separate dates.

Other Products:
Look for Canon to announce a 430EX II as well as a 250EX. The 250EX will be for compact cameras... ideally the S6 IS and G10. It'll also work with previous cameras with flash shoes. It's about time.

any word on the S6? I am THIS close to getting an S5. i cant wait more than a week or so. thanks david

 

[SunMan]

I bought a S-3 several years ago, the LCD screen burned out last year, turns out there was a recall on it, they sent me a refurbished S-5, love the camera, takes good shots.

Does anybody use theirs beyond simple point and shoot in the 'auto' format?

Tried any of the wide angle lenses offered? Just curious.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

any word on the S6? I am THIS close to getting an S5. i cant wait more than a week or so. thanks david

Nope no work on the S6.

I would go ahead and buy the S5 IS.

 

[david despain]

Nope no work on the S6.

I would go ahead and buy the S5 IS.

yeah i got the S5 a few days after i posted last. we reallly like it. it replaced an old nikon about 3 yrs old that was just a shirt pocket camera. this is so much better. i am by no means even an amatur photog so it has more features than i know what to do with. mostly just use the auto feature although i have played around with the "scene" funtions a bit. i got some cool fireworks shots on the 24th of july.

 

[TrailBlazer03]

yeah i got the S5 a few days after i posted last. we reallly like it. it replaced an old nikon about 3 yrs old that was just a shirt pocket camera. this is so much better. i am by no means even an amatur photog so it has more features than i know what to do with. mostly just use the auto feature although i have played around with the "scene" funtions a bit. i got some cool fireworks shots on the 24th of july.

That's cool. I'm no photog myself.
It does have a lot of features.
I tend to use P Mode and I pick the ISO setting. If you notice..ISO 400 or above, is REALLY grainy.