I'm looking to upgrade from my PowerShot A70 and was messing with the S5 IS at a store this weekend. However, I see the S3 IS is very similar and costs $70 less. I doubt I will ever use the S5's hotshoe and likely will not shoot more than the 1GB (~8 mins) worth of video the S3 allows. I don't really care about the higher resolution sensor of the S5 either. I rarely shot at the A70's maximum 3.2MP. The better continuous shooting mode is also a point in favor of the S3.
The face detection on the S5 sounds like it might be useful and I liked the quality of its EVF and LCD screens. I've read that the S5's displays are one area where it beats the S3. I also liked how you can zoom at two speeds on the S5.
The saved $70 from the S3 would pay for the accessories (lens adapter, filter, polarizer, bag) I plan on getting. I like the S5, but want to know if the S3 will be as satisfying while saving me $70.
2007-09-23
10:06:12
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geog_nerd
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