I am looking for an excellent point and shoot camera but have been encouraged by the reviews I have read. Is this a good step up from a Canon SD850?
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For the most part this is a point and shoot, basic camera with great features and picture quality comes out excellent, its definitely better than the compact canon cameras. I would say this is a step up...
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Hi Gregory,Thanks for your interest in the NX2000! While this model does offer a lot of Smart features that automatically select the camera settings that are ideal for the conditions, much like a "point and shoot", it's worth noting that it's capable of so much more. The NX2000 comes with a 20-50mm interchangeable lens that can be replaced with a variety of other lenses that are available as optional accessories. It's lightweight enough to carry with you, and includes both automatic and manual settings, many filters and effects, and built-in WiFi so you can upload your photos directly to the internet.- Ms. Samsung Hi Gregory,Thanks for your interest in the NX2000! While this model does offer a lot of Smart features that automatically select the camera settings that are ideal for the conditions, much like a "point and shoot", it's worth noting that it's capable of so much more. The NX2000 comes with a 20-50mm interchangeable lens that can be replaced with a variety of other lenses that are available as optional accessories. It's lightweight enough to carry with you, and includes both automatic and manual settings, many filters and effects, and built-in WiFi so you can upload your... » Read More Hi Gregory,Thanks for your interest in the NX2000! While this model does offer a lot of Smart features that automatically select the camera settings that are ideal for the conditions, much like a "point and shoot", it's worth noting that it's capable of so much more. The NX2000 comes with a 20-50mm interchangeable lens that can be replaced with a variety of other lenses that are available as optional accessories. It's lightweight enough to carry with you, and includes both automatic and manual settings, many filters and effects, and built-in WiFi so you can upload your photos directly to the internet.- Ms. Samsung « Show Less
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It is a giant and great step. This camera is absolutely astonishing when looking the images you get from them. I recommend you getting this camera 100%!
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As mr. Cassatt already said, not really point and shoot, all three of them. They share the same sensor and all offer outstanding image quality. If you intend to go more into photography, they are all good choices, if all you want is point and shoot look elsewhere, sony nex then might be a better sytem
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ARe you saying the Canon is an overall better camera? I am thinking in purchasing the 940 IS
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From past experience with point and shoot I have had good results using Class 4 cards. This is Class 10, it will give you way far more better quality than what you are looking for.
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I'm also trying to decide if the Canon XS or XSI is right for me. I own the original 6.1mp Canon digital Rebel slr and am wondering if now is a good time to upgrade? I used to shoot primarily landscapes while traveling, but am doing more portraits now that I have kids. The Digic III processor definitely caught my attention, but I'm wondering how much of a difference in the cameras will I notice?
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Yes, it is wonderful. High end features without extreme complication. You can add features as you desire or feel comfortable and also just use as a better point and shoot with better resolution and low-light response than you ever will see in a point and shoot.
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Every camera expert I've spoken with says to lean toward the SD 800. It offers great resolution and image stabilization, there is also a wide lens shot function. Unless you must have the 10.1 megapixels offered by the SD900, go with the SD800. However, it looks as though the 900 is cheaper than the 800 on Amazon.com. Good luck.
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I would recommend a sony camera. Have had four of them and they are great. I take more than 10,000 photos a year and am sorry I bought a canon. Thought quality would be universal in all cameras. I was wrong.
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Well I do have this camera. And unlike the other review, one week after I got it, I had a wedding to go to in Florida. My pictures came out pretty darn good. In the reception hall, there was a couple of red eye pictures and some were darker than I liked, but overall I was satisfied. Plus, at the time I was still learning to use it. I've owned a Sony, Kodak, and now a Canon camera and I have to say the Canon is the best thus far. Indoor pictures are always tricky because of the lighting. I don't know how soon your wedding is, but my suggestion is to buy the camera, take a couple of pictures indoors with it see how they come out, and decide whether or not if you want to keep it. You can always return it if you don't like it.
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I was just comparing those today.I ended up going with the SD780 because a) my boyfriend has one and i like the pictures that come out of it... and b) there just were so few comments for the SD1300 ... I figured if it were a great camera, there would be more people buying it.
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I can't decide between the SD750 and the Cannon 1100..the 1100 is a better price and has image stabilization, but I love the look and feel of the 750 as well as the way the pictures look..have you used the 1100 at all? What made you go for this camera a year after it was released once u dropped it the first time? did you not want to upgrade?
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As a user of the SD750 myself, I find it very easy to use in comparison to the SD1000. A few things you ought to know about the SD750 is that, it is an actual upgrade of the SD600 which by the way was a phenomenon camera. And to me it is quite obvious that the SD1000 is of a lower value compared to the SD750. You should also know that the SD750 has a digital image stabilizer that actually works unlike the SD1000, it takes an amazing shot in the dark. For example, when ever I go clubing, I enjoy taking lots of pictures of subjects without the drunks in the background and this camera does it all for me. Not to forget that it is SDHC capable, so if you are someone who enjoys taking short videos on the go, these camera will do that for you also with an amazing sound amplifyer, all you do is just by a 4GB SD card and you got yourself up to 80mins of video recordings and did I mention that the large lcd screen is scratch resistant? and a longer battery life. I know all these functions and features without even reading the manual nor did I install the driver that comes with it, why you may ask, because it is also idiot proof. It is quite obvious I need to go work for canon and that the 750 is without a doubt a better buy or as most will say, a wiser investment.
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Yes, it's a great camera but don't overpay (no more than $400). You could also look into the canon rebels.
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I do not think this is too much camera for a beginner. There are excellent tutorials available to teach you how to use the camera. It is a wonderful model and I highly recommend it. I also looked at the 5200; however, I wanted a titanium body instead of plastic. The 5200 is very light and is a great camera. I wanted a higher quality of body and decided to go with the 7100. I have not been disappointed at all. Go ahead and spend the extra. You will not regret it. You are buying the best and it will provide a lifetime of memories through pictures.
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The indoor pictures are actually of VERY POOR quality. Canon SD1000 takes decent outdoor pictures, but it's dreadful indoor, especially when it's bright enough and auto flash is off.I am disappointed... the indoor picture quality is WORSE than much older models, when we had 2MP at maximum resolution.For weddings, you shouldn't go for anything lower than a digital SLR.
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The Canon SD950 is for my wife, who thinks of a camera as a necessary evil to record memories. I am the opposite -- an advanced amateur (Canon 20D, 99.9% of my images are in RAW only, lots of Photoshop CS3 work, etc.). I would like to see an improved image and an easy to use Point-and-Shoot camera with a few advanced functions that wouldn't confuse my wife. Besides, serious amateurs want a fun camera like the SD series, too! My preferred priorities for the next SD Canon: 1. RAW mode and RAW+JPG mode(s). If Canon is afraid that a user might select RAW without knowing what it is then simply exclude RAW-only mode and/or include a warning when RAW is selected. Although my wife will be taking 90% of the pictures, I might want to process some of the better ones. RAW mode would give me the flexibility to improve quality (especially brightness/contrast and temperature = color). 2. Improved image -- even if it means a larger sensor or fewer pixels. I know that image quality (especially noise in low light, shadows, etc.) is already excellent for a camera of this size and that it won't approach that of my Canon 20D, but it could be improved. 3. Movie mode with optical zoom. [Thanks for the note about LP mode. I wanted it and didn't know that Canon added that feature! Direct mpeg might be great, too.] 4. Any additional controls that would appeal to DSLR users (manual and semi-automatic modes, etc.).
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Who knows, I also see a lot of complaints about the newer Powershots. Maybe Canon is cramming too many megapixels in their newer cameras. My cousin owns the SD940is and loves it. I own the SD1100is and I can't complain about the pictures it takes. I would take some of those negative complaints with a grain of salt though. I think as long as you don't expect DSLR quality prints out of a Powershot then you'll be fine. I can't imagine giving a Powershot a 1 star review, maybe if it was dead on arrival or the battery exploded inside the camera. Maybe Canon is resting on its laurels a bit. Do some research before you buy a camera to avoid disappointment.