The DiGiC processor is responsible for LCD monitor display, memory card control, JPEG compression, CCD control, and signal processing. As stated in Canon PowerShot G3 manual, it includes DiGiC processor, iSAPS, and Flexible AF point selection. This camera includes a rash of new technology for better photography experience.

Now let’s get into more details of the camera’s feature and specification and list out its pro’s and con’s compared to its competitors. The G3 comes with more sleek body design combine with four times optical zoom lens, image processor, and new control layout. This camera has officially launched in 2002 at Photokina with a fairly significant range of improvements. It takes just a couple years for Canon to replace the PowerShot G1 with the newest one, the Canon PowerShot G3. Available in the mixture of silver and gray chassis, the G3 fits for man and woman. Meanwhile, Canon PowerShot G3 manual also says that most of the control buttons are existed on the rear body accompanied by 1.8-inch LCD display. Dial mode, shutter release, and power on/off switch can be found on the top plate. The front of the camera was the house of Canon-branded lens, optical viewfinder, focus assist lamp, built-in flash, and grip. Dimensions are 121 x 74 x 70mm in width, height, and depth and weighs only at around 481 gram with battery inserted. It is aimed at travel light photography and daily use due to its high versatility and portability.

Speaking on the design, Canon PowerShot G3 manual shows that the design of this camera was encased in a sleek compact body type.

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