Canon PowerShot S230 / IXUS v³ Digital Camera

Pros: 3.2 Megapixels, ultra compact, Improved Control Layout, tough metal body
Cons: Poor low-light performance, poor battery life, weak flash, poor software.

The first micro digital camera I ever used was the nifty little Canon S10, which I really liked. Since the S10 I’ve used every one of Canon's digital elphs except the S330. I was really excited when I heard that Canon was updating my favorite elph,...

Pros: Small Size, 3.2 MegaPixels!, metal body, minor tweaks from S200
Cons: 2x Optical Zoom, Weak Flash, So-So Battery Life

It's only been a few months since the release of the S200 and S330 cameras... Nikon also began to offersome serious competition with the CoolPiz 3500 and the other companies released several models to battle in the mid-range and portable market. Heck,...

Pros: Truly compact, 3.2 MP, Excellent video capture, Solid construction
Cons: 2X optical zoom, No battery status indicator, Awkward tripod mount placement

WHY I PURCHASED THE POWERSHOT 230:
I was never really a fan of Canon cameras, especially Canon digital cameras. It wasn’t until recently that a few of my friends were sending me pictures via email that were taken with a Canon Powershot...

Pros: Picture Quality, Small size, Versatility
Cons: Price

Christmas 2001, I acquired a Nikon F65 (N65 in the US), which is a great SLR, even though I dropped it down a steep, rocky hillside and had to get $200 worth of repairs. However, I often go biking or walking around my house where carrying a camera as ...

Pros: Small Size, 3.2 megapixels, Metal body, AiAF focus system, CF memory, user friendly.
Cons: Only a 2X optical zoom.

This camera is perfect for general consumer use with many advanced functions, which most people will never use, but are nice to have. Right out of the box I noticed that it was exactly the same size as the S100. The buttons on the back were rearranged...

Pros: Small size, 3.2 megapixel, metal frame, good coolness ratio, excellent photos, proven performer.
Cons: No external attachments, lense not threaded, weird tripod mounting location, poor software.

Oh my your entire thoughts on this camera are based upon only MY opinion! That's a lot of responsibility for one guy to take on, but I'll try..lol.

BACKGROUND
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Ok after an exhausting 4-5 months of...

Pros: Smallest 3MP camera on the market; loaded with features; great picture quality!
Cons: Red-eye issues; more zoom would be nice.

With the release of the Powershot S230, Canon finally introduces a 3-megapixel camera to their popular "Digital Elph" line. The biggest draw for Canon's entire Elph series, of course, has always been the small and attractive stainless steel body which...

Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Takes great photos in daylight
Cons: Weak flash, poor battery life

The Canon Elph S230 is a small, solid point-&-shoot digital camera that is for you if you're looking to take photos without any hassle. It's the first camera in that size from Canon to sport a 3.2 megapixel CCD, enough to print reasonable quality 8x10...

Pros: Excellent functionality/features, very good image quality
Cons: slight purple fringing, iffy flash, 2X zoom

Backstory: To start off, I'll discuss what I had before this, which will let readers know where I'm ...

Pros: Small size, movie mode, great auto-focus, 3.2 megapixels
Cons: Weak flash, very slow response when using redeye reduction

I've had an Elph2 APS camera for years, so when I decided to go digital, the Digital Elph line was a logical choice. I looked at the offerings from Sony, Minolta, and others, before deciding on the S230.

I'm not going to list every feature...

Pros: Image quality, features, tiny size, video w/ sound, construction
Cons: Somewhat slow shutter speed

I picked up the Canon IXUS V3 to replace our wonderful IXUS V. We were very happy with its predeces ...

Pros: small, cost efficient, good photos, easy access to computer
Cons: battery life after taking a video

This was my first digital camera. I was looking for a small camera that could just take snapshots to record the moment with my friends, and this camera did just that. It's not a very complex camera. It's easy to use, fairly priced, compact, and has easy ...

Pros: Small, compact size; takes great pictures; Canon quality; good flash; sleek design
Cons: A little heavy

I've had great experiences with Canons, so naturally, when it came time to buy myself a digital camera, that's where I looked. I wanted a small camera, something that would fit in my small purse, so that I could take it anywhere and take pictures...

Pros: Looks, speed, features, capabilities
Cons: Small, smooth exterior makes it prone to dropping!

Previous to this, the only camera I ever owned was a Canon Sure-Shot, purchased in 1982. It still works flawlessly.

With that having been said, I decided to make the jump to digital. Based on previous experience, I knew Canon would be a safe...

Pros: Small and compact, the proof is in the pictures
Cons: Mine didn't come with case, but that's the only complaint

First off, I know precious little about photography. If you're looking to read about specs and the nuances of digital photography, read the reviews from people who know what they're talking about. All I know is that this camera is durable, easy to use a ...