Canon SX100IS vs A720IS - Which one is better for me? Does anyone have any recommendation on which camera is better?
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I've been to Hawaii 2 times, it's beautiful. Both cameras take excellent images. Scenic shots are often done with wide angle and not a lot of telephoto. The higher the zoom, the more camera shake you get. 10X will show more shake than 6X even with image stabilization, unless you plan to use a monopod or tripod. I feel that 6X is plenty of zoom for most of your picture taking there. I would suggest the 720, it's over 2 oz. lighter and a bit smaller body size. Aloha
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I was deciding between these two myself last week. I ended up going with the 780is because of the high def video as well as the inclusion of the viewfinder - which is small, but useful when you're running low on battery and still need to take pics. I just got the camera on Friday and have been taking tons of photos and they are brilliantl! I love it!
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i have a Rebel xs and i just got canon sx20is for the zoom if you don't want to invest in lens i thing the sx20is for most people would be best
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* Based on specs from Canon's website, the main differences are: 1200is has 10 megapixels, the 780is has 12 megapixels (not that adding 12 MP to such a small camera will make that much of a difference anyway.) * The 1200 films its video clips in standard def in .AVI format, which is compatible with Windows Media Player. The 780 can film in HD, but clips are in .MOV format which you will need Apple's Quicktime to view, since .MOV won't play in Windows Media. * The 1200 has a zoom of 35mm equivalent of 35-105mm, while the 780 has a zoom of 33-100mm. (Not a big difference.) * The 1200 shoots 1.4 fps, while the 780 shoots 0.8 fps. (I think that means the 1200 might shoot slightly faster frames per second.) * The 780 does have some extra color features you can shoot with, such as accenting all the red, blue, or green in a photo, etc. Those are neat features, but you could do the same thing in Photoshop if you wanted to. I was trying to decide between these two myself, I think I'll get the 1200.
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Get the SX100 as a refurb at a cheap price. You'll never tell the difference.
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Michael, I own a Panasonic DMC-FZ30. If I had the money I would switch to this S100 for one main reason, that being low light capability. The 30 is limited to ISO 400, I see the 50 can go all the way up to 1600 so that may do the trick. Other than that I'm quite happy with the 30. I've had it three years, taken 1000's of photos of which I'm pretty happy. However the low light limits me quite often. The 30/50 have sensors much smaller than the s100. I think Fuji would have been better off with the large sensor they used but with 8 megapixels which would have improved photo quality, especially at the higher ISOs. The megapixel race is one of the biggest problems in the digital camera arena today. There again the 50 and S100 aren't that far apart in the megapixel race but look at the size of the Fjui sensor - wow! I would enjoy the 2 1/2 inch LCD over the 30/50's 2". I wouldn't miss the rotating feature on the Panasonic as I mostly use it in vertical modes and the Fuji provides that. Another thing I'd want is better video. Even though the three cameras have the same specs I'm disappointed with the Panasonic results. The video from my 30 aren't as good as my wife's Sony W50 point-and-shoot. I guess I'd have to hold them in my hand to compare the Fuji 100 vs the Panasonic 50. My conclusion for you? If I had the 50 in hand already I wouldn't be looking to upgrade. The Panasonic is bound to have more noise due to the smaller sensor. The Fuji looks like it has less noise but there are rampant complaints about purple fringing although most say it only shows up on hard contrast shots. The Panasonic is better at purple fringing but worse on noise - choose your weakness. Battery life is awesome on my 30 and it is indicated to be lower on the S100. Are these differences worth the difference in price (50=$579 S100=$655 9/19/08 on Amazon). If it was me purchasing today I'd go for the S100. What did you decide?
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I've been waiting for this camera to be released here in the US but after researching it I'm thinking that the SX10IS will be better for photos (in the superzoom group that is). Here's a link for an in depth review (which does not include the RAW feature since it has not been released yet). http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SX1_IS/
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DO NOT BY THE FUJIFILM!! I did and it's ABSOLUTE CRAP. I get better photos from my old Fujifilm A500, the point & shoot Fuji A500 takes better photos. Light/color and White Balance are crap in the S1000fd. I take photos for my Etsy shop with my Fuji A5oo, it surpasses the S1000fd, which is quite surprising!
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I just bought the A570IS a few days ago without seeing this alternative, so I hope I'm not wasting my money by not getting a better camera for pennies more! We shall see, I guess. Sometime next week I'll let u know if I was impressed with the A570IS.. (all of my friends have told me it's great, btw).
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pika2000 said is nice and to the point. The APS-C sensor is that size that most DSLRs have. The next biggest sensor is a "Full Frame" but then you are looking at $2K+ for body only. Also good point - if you have no interest in learning how to use lenses - go with the RX100 - great camera.
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I recommend the X-S1, hands down. Close ups are fantastic, it has Macro & Super Macro modes allowing for photos of subjects at a 1cm range. It's got the 26x zoom, plus the Super Intelligent Zoom feature providing. A further 1.4, and 2.0 zoom with no pixel degradation. The filter size is 62mm. Hope this helps!
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I have both the S100 and EOS M. The EOS M is almost useless for video due to the constant autofocus hunting and pulsing. Yes, the APS-C sensor is capable of much better IQ than the Canon S, but what's the point if videos are mostly out of focus.
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I owned both the G11 and the SX20...I decided to keep the G11 and sold the SX20 because for my needs the G11 fit the bill. If you need a high zoom all the time then definitely go with the SX20. I had the G9 which I loved it and decided to upgrade to the G11 it's the best camera I have own. I just went on a Caribbean Cruise and took over 1,000 shots and couldn't be happier with them all. The proof is in the photos so you can start with this post on my photoblog and use the calendar or click on the next post and see the results yourself. If you have any questions you can leave me a comment with your email address... http://www.photoblog.com/lynnsgallery2/2010/02/09/st-thomas.html
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Size is a big difference for me. The A710IS is a bit larger. Also, the top ISO for the A710IS is only 800. Also, I believe the A570IS has video capability while the A710IS does not. I was debating between the A570IS, A710IS, and SD750, and finally settled on buying the A570IS because of it's size, performance, relative ease of use, cost, and batteries.
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M. Dean, can you elaborate a bit? I'm having the identical dilemma. Never owned a digital camera, and the SX110 looks neat, but am thrown by lack of viewfinder and bulkiness.
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I compared the Canon SX30is with the Nikon P100, and the Nikon CLEARLY won when I was comparing image quality. I returned the Canon, and when I found out the P500 was being released, I also returned the Nikon P100 and will patiently wait for the P500. Where did you get your Canon? Some places have a 90 day return policy (Sams).
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I too am wondering the same question. Picked up the 1100IS the other day for $150 but now I see the 770IS for $160. I know MP's aren't too important on the little cameras (not DSLR's) but can't help to think the 770IS is better because of it. Anyone have a tech opinion of the two?