Canon PowerShot SX280 HS 12.1 MP vs. Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS 10.1 MP? Looking to take short videos &amp; wide angle photos for real estate listings and start a neighborhood blog.
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Hi Amanda, I own the 530hs. Overall a very nice, small, portable camera. Video quality is good. However, I do think it picks up more background noise, wind, .etc compared to other devices when shooting video. The picture quality is really good as well. However I work in real estate marketing and would suggest a different camera, DSLR, with wide angle lense. The true selling point of this camera is the Wi-Fi feature, really cool feature. However the battery life is not that great in my opinion and the touch screen needs improving. Almost frustrating at times to use. Touch screen does not respond like a smart phone. Hope that helps.
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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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I have both. Very little difference. Both are excellent for a point and shoot!
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Thank you. I bought the 2sx230 on 11/11/11 and I noticed outside in the bright sun light it captures movement well well and pretty sharp. Inside not so well. I want very much to learn how to use the ISO and how to make great photos using the manual functions. I bought the canon for its size, I will be traveling which is why I wanted a small camera. The shutter speed seemed to be the fastest. Thanks again these comments are very helpful, I'm really looking forward to getting to know my new camera.
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I am just graduating to DSLR photgraphy and just ordered my camera - I went through extensive research and boiled down to Canon Xs and Nikon D3000, finally decided to go with Canon. Nikon's guide mode is really good but I feel Canon is a superior machine.
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Looking at the Sony and the Powershot myself - Looks like the Sony excels in speed of taking pictures but has less of a zoom and canon has a better viewfinder and takes an add on flash- maybe someone could comment on the quality of photos and other features...
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Why do you say " that the SX10IS will be better for photos" when this is the bottom line of the review you link: Canon's PowerShot SX1 IS has justifiably become one of the most talked-about super-zoom cameras on the market today. It takes the already capable PowerShot SX10 IS with its powerful 20x zoom and articulated screen, but swaps the sensor for a CMOS version which can deliver both HD video recording and fast continuous shooting. As such, the SX1 IS becomes the latest and arguably one of the best hybrid cameras to date, delivering 10 Megapixel stills at up to 4fps with a decent degree of manual control, along with Full HD video in the 1080p format. The SX1 IS is more than just the SX10 IS with HD and fast continuous shooting though. Canon's also fitted an HDMI port to deliver quality output to an HDTV, supplied an infra red remote control to make those HD slideshows even more convenient, and swapped both the viewfinder and screen for wider 16:9 shaped models to better-suit the HD video mode. There's also a digital teleconverter option which can double the reach of the lens without any loss of quality when filming video. The lens motor is also the improved silent mechanism used on higher end cameras and comes with RAW without need to update firmware (my additional comments...the only downside I see is the lower resolution viewfinder but I rarely use viewfinders any more anyway).
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Based on your criteria, I'd go with the Elph 310. I've been debating between these two cameras and I'm planning on going with the 310. If you can live without the manual controls and RAW support, the 310 seems better to me in a bunch of categories (including price). Here's a little comparison that I put together (please forgive the alignment issues - Amazon took out all my spacing)... S95 Elph 310 zoom 3.8x 8x megapix 10mp 12mp lens range 28mm-105mm 28-224 aperture 2.0-4.9 3.0-5.9 weight 6.88oz 4.9oz sensor type ccd cmos sensor size 7.5x5.5 6.2 x 4.6 manual controls yes no raw support yes no screen 3" 3" boot-to-shot 2.33 2 seconds shot-to-shot 2.78 0.45 shutter lag 0.55 0.3 continuous fps 0.9 3.4 video modes 720p-24fps 1024p-24, 720p-30, 120fsp (slo-mo) flash range 6.5m 4m
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I have owned Canon SX10 IS, and my husband is currently shooting with Nikon P100. I have no experience with Canon PowerShot G11; I own a G9. In terms of image quality, the Fuji trounces both Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P100. Nikon's video quality, on the other hand, leaves Fuji Finepix HS10 in the dust. Shutter lag is average. Fuji can't begin to complete with either of the Canons or the Nikon when it comes to shot-to-shot time. There is a burst mode which takes 3, 7 or 10 shots, depending on which option you've selected, but the write time afterward takes forever. If you're looking for a camera with plenty of action performance, the Fuji is not your best bet. However, if your style, like mine, is to take your time composing between shots, the camera is great. Despite its slow shot-to-shot performance, I appreciate being able to shoot in low light, something the SX10 just doesn't handle well, and I like seeing the details that are smudged by Canon's noise reduction--especially when shooting at ISO 400 and up.
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There is a useful post in another thread, the Canoscan 8600 vs. 8800 discussion--Vijay reported buying both the V500 and the 8800 and doing a side by side comparison. Canon won hands down.
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Consider also the SD780, which is: 1. Canon's smallest Elph ever; 2. the only Elph with a tunnel-vision viewfinder; 3. the highest-rated Elph by the largest number of actual users. Otherwise, look to the more current Elph 300, a value and a genuine step upward in terms of focal length (24mm wide angle), power (5:1 telephoto), video (1080p), available light shots (HS system) and "feel" despite being almost as tiny as the SD780. Don't be misled by 100/300/500 categories or tempted to overpay for a Canon Elph 110. It was fine to spend over $200 for an Elph in 2009, but after 2010 the improvement in smartphone cameras has caused Canon to lower its prices to compete. Consider also the SD780, which is: 1. Canon's smallest Elph ever; 2. the only Elph with a tunnel-vision viewfinder; 3. the highest-rated Elph by the largest number of actual users. Otherwise, look to the more current Elph 300, a value and a genuine step upward in terms of focal length (24mm wide angle), power (5:1 telephoto), video (1080p), available light shots (HS system) and "feel" despite being almost as tiny as the SD780. Don't be misled by 100/300/500 categories or tempted to overpay for a Canon Elph 110. It was fine to spend over $200 for an Elph in 2009, but after 2010 the... » Read More Consider also the SD780, which is: 1. Canon's smallest Elph ever; 2. the only Elph with a tunnel-vision viewfinder; 3. the highest-rated Elph by the largest number of actual users. Otherwise, look to the more current Elph 300, a value and a genuine step upward in terms of focal length (24mm wide angle), power (5:1 telephoto), video (1080p), available light shots (HS system) and "feel" despite being almost as tiny as the SD780. Don't be misled by 100/300/500 categories or tempted to overpay for a Canon Elph 110. It was fine to spend over $200 for an Elph in 2009, but after 2010 the improvement in smartphone cameras has caused Canon to lower its prices to compete. « Show Less
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I actually ended up w/ Pana ZS1. Got a deal from Costco and felt it suited me fine because I don't ever use the video. I like it better than Canon so far because I don't have to adjust it all the time for a decent shot.
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we have the hs30exr and are very pleased. the 720 mm manual zoom is terrific, battery life great and up to 11 frames /sec is good for shooting action shots. i don't think the cool pix offers these features.
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Can you tell me about the results? I still haven't done the actual ordering, I'm still researching. I want to make sure I get a good camera. I have a Canon PowerShot and I'm happy with the pictures. That's why I wanted to stick with a brand I was familiar with.
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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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The FZ28 is a really nice camera -- arguably slightly better than the Canon on image quality and IS and almost certainly better on the UI, where Canon just does a terrible job in some ways. (Who came up with the rotating wheel on the SX10? It drives me crazy every time I have to use it.)The make-or-break feature for me, though, and the reason I went with the Canon, is that the Lumix lacks a hotshoe for external flash. A good off-camera flash gives you so much more versatility in what, when, and how you shoot.
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I am in the same boat, I loved my Powershot but ... I am trying NOT to buy a Canon because of terrible Customer Service I received when it got damp and the lens gasket dropped off. But my Coolpix takes awful pictures 80% of the time. I thought it was me but have since found out it's the camera. I will now look at the Lumix since my nephew also recommended it. Thanks