S95 vs SX230? debating whether to get S95 or SX230.Any recommendations or the big difference between the two models?
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I do however also want a decent video from it as well. It doesnt need to be the best but still pretty good.
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s95 is a great option if you only take up close pictures . When it comes to have the best package for all different activities , the sx230 is the one to go with . I personally prefer the sx230
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The S95 is closer to pro quality. Better for young photographers who might upgrade later, or who prefer more manual control. Moreover, the S95 is likely to produce better pictures simply because it doesn't have some of the distracting gadgetry--big zoom, smile detection, etc.--that's found on the SX230. The idea is to focus your attention on the subject, not on the gadgetry on your camera. For some years the S95 was thre "gold standard" among point and shots, viewed as an acceptable 2nd camera for pros, or as a "transitional" camera for young photographers about to step up to an SLR when they could afford it. The S95 is closer to pro quality. Better for young photographers who might upgrade later, or who prefer more manual control. Moreover, the S95 is likely to produce better pictures simply because it doesn't have some of the distracting gadgetry--big zoom, smile detection, etc.--that's found on the SX230. The idea is to focus your attention on the subject, not on the gadgetry on your camera. For some years the S95 was thre "gold standard" among point and shots, viewed as an acceptable 2nd camera for pros, or as a "transitional" camera for young photographers about to step... » Read More The S95 is closer to pro quality. Better for young photographers who might upgrade later, or who prefer more manual control. Moreover, the S95 is likely to produce better pictures simply because it doesn't have some of the distracting gadgetry--big zoom, smile detection, etc.--that's found on the SX230. The idea is to focus your attention on the subject, not on the gadgetry on your camera. For some years the S95 was thre "gold standard" among point and shots, viewed as an acceptable 2nd camera for pros, or as a "transitional" camera for young photographers about to step up to an SLR when they could afford it. « Show Less
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I am one week into my SX230hs. So far so good. Images are excellent. This is my fourth Canon since changing from Sony Cameras. I buy cameras for my wife and kids and have probably purchased 15 or so digital cameras over the years. MAJOR GRIPE!!!! = No printed manual. The manual comes as a pdf on a cd. When I get a new camera I carry the manual for the first two or three times I use it. Sure don't feel like printing a 112 page pdf and carrying it around. Canon website only offers the manual as a download of the pdf I already have. Shame on you Canon! I would happily pay an extra few bucks to have a small printed manual. In color with pictures. Yes, I like colored pictures when trying to learn something. I am one week into my SX230hs. So far so good. Images are excellent. This is my fourth Canon since changing from Sony Cameras. I buy cameras for my wife and kids and have probably purchased 15 or so digital cameras over the years. MAJOR GRIPE!!!! = No printed manual. The manual comes as a pdf on a cd. When I get a new camera I carry the manual for the first two or three times I use it. Sure don't feel like printing a 112 page pdf and carrying it around. Canon website only offers the manual as a download of the pdf I already have. Shame on you Canon! I would happily pay an extra few bucks to... » Read More I am one week into my SX230hs. So far so good. Images are excellent. This is my fourth Canon since changing from Sony Cameras. I buy cameras for my wife and kids and have probably purchased 15 or so digital cameras over the years. MAJOR GRIPE!!!! = No printed manual. The manual comes as a pdf on a cd. When I get a new camera I carry the manual for the first two or three times I use it. Sure don't feel like printing a 112 page pdf and carrying it around. Canon website only offers the manual as a download of the pdf I already have. Shame on you Canon! I would happily pay an extra few bucks to have a small printed manual. In color with pictures. Yes, I like colored pictures when trying to learn something. « Show Less
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S95 is for serious and budding photographers--people who spend time tweaking images in a good photo program. It has has better lens with wider aperture (for great low-light shots) and is a "faster" camera. The SX230 was Canon's first serious shot at all the smartphone photographers (who don't have an optical telephoto lens).
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These two cameras are both good at what they do but are different in the needs they are designed to address. Your needs (atleast mine) would direct me towards one or the other. You say absolutely nothing about your needs or intended uses so there little else I could add. The zoom range, video resulotion, flexibility, and size differetiate the two. The S95 has a marginal image quality and low light advantage at the expense of lower video resolution and a much shorter telephoto.
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I know this is someone elses post but I am debating the same thing. I myself am looking for a high quality resolution with the crispest photos out there. I really dont care about any gps feature but whether its indoors or out I want crispness. Mostly I use it for taking photos of my toddler. Any suggestions or help?
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The S95 has a bigger sensor than the SX230, so that in itself is a big plus for the S95.I have owned the SX230 and wasn't too impressed with its white balance and high ISO photos in low light.
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I recently bought the SX10IS and it's a nice camera, zoom is kind of noisy for the price, so I am sending it back and waiting on the SX1IS to come in. I want the faster burst rate, the HD movie quality and the remote control features.
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I think you should get the Panasonic TZ5 (or TZ4 if you don't care about HD video). The TZ's will jump to an Optical 16.7x@ 3MEGAPIXELS, and will be in the $200- 230 area vs. the much more expensive 12x...I have both the TZ5 and SX110. They are both GREAT cameras. The TZ5 is lighter and smaller, and you can take video with optical vs digital zoom (clearer video). I bought the SX 110 , because there is a CHDK modification available for it (Google CHDK). You can do timelapse, RAW format, extend the shutter speed to 64 seconds....but if you are using the camera for the day, I would go with the TZ4 or 5, but you better hurry- all of these cameras are discontinued! I think you should get the Panasonic TZ5 (or TZ4 if you don't care about HD video). The TZ's will jump to an Optical 16.7x@ 3MEGAPIXELS, and will be in the $200- 230 area vs. the much more expensive 12x...I have both the TZ5 and SX110. They are both GREAT cameras. The TZ5 is lighter and smaller, and you can take video with optical vs digital zoom (clearer video). I bought the SX 110 , because there is a CHDK modification available for it (Google CHDK). You can do timelapse, RAW format, extend the shutter speed to 64 seconds....but if you are using the camera for the day, I would go with the... » Read More I think you should get the Panasonic TZ5 (or TZ4 if you don't care about HD video). The TZ's will jump to an Optical 16.7x@ 3MEGAPIXELS, and will be in the $200- 230 area vs. the much more expensive 12x...I have both the TZ5 and SX110. They are both GREAT cameras. The TZ5 is lighter and smaller, and you can take video with optical vs digital zoom (clearer video). I bought the SX 110 , because there is a CHDK modification available for it (Google CHDK). You can do timelapse, RAW format, extend the shutter speed to 64 seconds....but if you are using the camera for the day, I would go with the TZ4 or 5, but you better hurry- all of these cameras are discontinued! « Show Less
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Canon s95 has the best image quality of all cameras mentioned above (CCD sensor). If you want better video mode than you have to go with CMOS sensor cameras (sx230, 300HS). The s95 and sx230 have full manual controls.
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Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was pretty small as well. Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was... » Read More Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was pretty small as well. « Show Less
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You would not get a good answer, here of all places with so many opinionated people.Only recommendation I can give is try both cameras in store and see which once you find comfortable to use. Both are great cameras. And really similar in performance. Can't go wrong either way.I've heard/read that Lumix is slightly better. But I have the S90 and I can't imagine how any P&S; can be better than it (aside from S95/S100) in the same category. I love the controls on it especially the customizable ring.
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Thank you! I haven't heard of the sx40 i'll check it out. I really like the specs. On the sx230. The images looked better than the Sony hx9 I was gonna get. But the canon seem to beat it with quality of picture. Thanks again
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Ben, the images out of the SX200 are not blurry at all, even in low light conditions due to the wonderful stabilizer.I was worried at first, then I printed out some pics 8 X10 and WOWWWWWWWI do not miss the Superfine anymore. In addition to that, now I am able to email full resolution pics :)I am still an S80 owner. The SX200 is much faster in everything even zooming at max and in low light conditions.
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What did you end up doing? My s95 died last week (no idea why) and I was perfectly happy with it up until that point. There are enough negative reviews on the newer canons to give me pause but anything has to beat a completely dead camera.
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I had a film SLR before the Canon S50. Now I only want a smaller camera that takes great pictures. The S95 probably is a great choice.
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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I've had the S95, two,S100s & now I've purchased my second S110. So far I've never had any problem with the dreaded "Lens Error" which seems to plague so many people. My cameras have all died from Unnatural Causes which can be blamed on my own stupidity!
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The size of the lx5 is a deal breaker for me, I just sold my g11 because it was too big to fit in my pockets and I would never bring it anywhere. Though I love the look of the lx5(the s95 looks so cheap and consumer-y) and wanted to give another brand a try, the s95 seems like the smallest camera with a decent sized sensor, there really aren't any other options.
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The S5 has better pictures, a better menu and interface, better sensor, bigger LCD and a hotshoe. If battery life amnd weight is a issue but you still want a mega-zoom camera wait for the Powershot SX100 to come out.
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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Sorry, this post was really old! But in case you tracked it, how do you like the S200exr? I have the HS10 but am wondering if the latter would have been a better choice for sharper pictures.
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You really need to manually adjust the S95 to get the best out of it. It's a fantastic camera for those folks that know what they're doing, better pics than the S8100. But you need to work it. But if you're like most people that just sets the camera to auto and let it do all the work, the S8100 is a much better choice.