The good: Comfortable design; 12x optically stabilized zoom; reasonably fast camera; unlimited continuous shooting mode at 1.5fps; 0cm Super Macro mode; uses AA-sized batteries. The bad: Lens cap a hassle to deal with; small 2-inch LCD monitor; doesn't support RAW formas; ISO 800 pictures unusable. The bottom line: Like its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS is a formidable prosumer with a 12x optical zoom lens and impressive performance. Read full review of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS
The good: Stylish exterior; dedicated buttons for focusing, bracket exposure and burst modes; large LCD monitor for viewing pictures; hinged cover for battery and Memory Stick Duo compartments; 12x optical zoom; manual features. The bad: Rather short body; evident shutter lag; no continuous burst mode; purple fringing. The bottom line: Other than some misses in the performance and image quality, the Cyber-shot H5 is a worthy megazoomer with image stabilization and high ISO features. Read full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
The good: Fast, 12x optical, image-stabilized zoom lens; raw capture; sensitivity to as high as ISO 1,600. The bad: Big camera body; auto white balance is bad with tungsten lighting; relatively expensive. The bottom line: If you can get past its large size, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ50 is a decent choice for a superzoom. Read full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
