Canon Powershot SD4000 vs SD4500
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Image qualitly for sd4000 is good. The video is wonderful - very good in low light with a f/2.0 lens. The SD4500 had higher definition video at 1080 as opposed to 720 on the sd4000. The S95 has more manual controls. I like this camera except - no F/2.0 lens, no zooming when shooting video. My fav is the SD4000.
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The Nikon Coolpix p500 also has impressive zoom, 35x, the burst shooting works differently, but that might not be an issue for you. At $349, it's running about $50 less than the Canon sx40 right now.
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Check out the links below for reviews on both. you can compare the sample photos side by side. also the Sony high iso looks better. personally I think that the Sony has warmer more vibrant color although the night shot looks better on the Canon. I just ordered the Sony so we shall see. I also like the looks of the Sony better. well, good luck in your search.http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_w55-review/index.shtmlhttp://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd1000-review/index.shtml
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The Panasonic is more expensive (list price), but as mentioned, have a greater zoom, a larger LCD with double the resolution of the SD940, and will let you use optical zoom while recording clips, but is a bit bigger in size than the Canon SD940.
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Here's a link to a good review of the the new Canon SX30is as compared the the Panasonic FZ-40: http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx30-is/11432.htmlBottom line: for still images, they preferred the new Canon 35x mega-zoom; for video the nod went to the Panasonic FZ-40.
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If you plan to shoot inside photos with low light, the 4000 wins. Also, for continuous "burst" shooting of fast action--kids playing, etc. However, the SD series culminating in the 1400 is a proven, smaller, stylish Elph--better for all-around use, with unbeatable Canon images. If this was my only camera, I'd go with the SD1400 (and trust my steady hand for the low-light shots).
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Funny, I was just looking at the two cameras myself and ended up purchasing the SD880IS. The SD880IS is slimmer (0.9 vs. 1.1) and has a bigger LCD screen (3.0 vs. 2.5). Granted, the SD880IS gives up a little in terms of optical zoom (4.0 vs 5.0) but that's the price you pay for having a slim compact camera. I wanted something above the run of the mill 3x optical zoom cameras out there and the 4x SD880IS fits the bill, even if I had to pay $50 extra over the price of the SD890IS. And FYI, the SD880IS is a newer camera, hence the "better" DIGIC 4 Image Processor over the SD890IS's DIGIC III Image Processor.
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After much research I choose the Canon SX700. Love the camera. I have Canon EOS equipment so a often lean towards Canon.
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i own both a coolpix and a canon 590is. Both are good and reliable, but I'll take the canon over the nikon even though the nikon costs $200 more. Why? the canon is easier to use, has manual contols and a viewfinder, The nikon LCD is almost impossible to see in bright sunlight. However nikon photos are sharper especially when enlarged. Canon batteries last longer.
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I prefer the 32gb Sandisk Extreme SD HC1. At 45MB's a second it's plenty fast.
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I have the fuji s4000 and it works great for me.. I had compared both the s4000 and the s4300 at a retail store and the cameras are identical in size. I have to say that it will fit... but ... at a no zoom setting you will get some vignetting.. .. it shows a circle on the screen (and in the photos) but a click or two on the zoom fixes that... I would say that having to zoom one or two small clicks is a small price to pay for the benefits.. and the filters are pretty good (of course they are not the best) but for the price they are darn good.. try it... you can always send it back... I wouldn't give mine up ... good luck. I have the fuji s4000 and it works great for me.. I had compared both the s4000 and the s4300 at a retail store and the cameras are identical in size. I have to say that it will fit... but ... at a no zoom setting you will get some vignetting.. .. it shows a circle on the screen (and in the photos) but a click or two on the zoom fixes that... I would say that having to zoom one or two small clicks is a small price to pay for the benefits.. and the filters are pretty good (of course they are not the best) but for the price they are darn good.. try it... you can always send it back... I... » Read More I have the fuji s4000 and it works great for me.. I had compared both the s4000 and the s4300 at a retail store and the cameras are identical in size. I have to say that it will fit... but ... at a no zoom setting you will get some vignetting.. .. it shows a circle on the screen (and in the photos) but a click or two on the zoom fixes that... I would say that having to zoom one or two small clicks is a small price to pay for the benefits.. and the filters are pretty good (of course they are not the best) but for the price they are darn good.. try it... you can always send it back... I wouldn't give mine up ... good luck. « Show Less
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i cant remember all the reasons i chose the 4500. maybe the zoom. or one you can change lenses. I can promice you i did a lot of research before i decided on the 4500. Its a great "outside" camera. Not so good indoors under poor lighting. ( must use flash) I have taken some very nice pics and i am very happy with it. I plan on getting into it some more very soon. I think its a great 1st digital camera. hope this helped
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Alice, I won't defend some of the SX40's faults - like taking shots in low light - but in over 20,000 photos with this camera, I've had no problem with it being slow EXCEPT in "Auto." Canon changed the processor from the 20 and 30 and came down from 14 to 12.1 MP to speed up the Powershot, and they succeeded. I would suggest you give the camera a workout in Av, Tv, P, or manual modes.Otherwise, I've used a Sony and an Olympus and have see the "Busy" signal more often than an old telephone.
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Did you decide? If not take a look at the SD700 IS. The size is in between the two you are looking at. There is plus and minus with everything.
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Well the largest card sold that lists the powershot sd450 is a 2GB at amazon from Maxram. So yes this should work.
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I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need. But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little faster than the rest of the pack.
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I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need.But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little faster than the rest of the pack. I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need.But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little... » Read More I'd like to suggest the sx40 because it's fabulous. However, it is larger than the sx230 and won't fit in the pocket. The smaller you get the less perfection a camera has, whereas it can't possibly please every need.But canon has done decent job trying to fit in a fast camera with 7FPS [really cool, but a smaller file size]. I find it hard without a viewfinder to shoot birds in flight other than off a limb. This camera is small, so without high shutter speeds fast moving animals can be blurred. You really have to have a good technigue on small cameras. The sx230 is a little faster than the rest of the pack. « Show Less