Canon powershot 1000IS vs. 1200 I'm weighing the pros and cons of these 2. The 1000IS is $70 cheaper, but seems to have a poorer battery life and perhaps a worse recovery time between shots. Has anyone else compared these 2? Any advice? Canon powershot 1000IS vs. 1200 I'm weighing the pros and cons of these 2. The 1000IS is $70 cheaper, but seems to have a poorer battery life and perhaps a worse recovery time between shots. ... » Read More Canon powershot 1000IS vs. 1200 I'm weighing the pros and cons of these 2. The 1000IS is $70 cheaper, but seems to have a poorer battery life and perhaps a worse recovery time between shots. Has anyone else compared these 2? Any advice? « Show Less
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some one mentioned that the memory card used with the canon 1000is cannot be erased with the canon software. can anyone verify this?
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I too am weighing the pros and cons of these two and appreciate you starting this trend. My concern is primarily regarding pictures taken at night. Looking forward to reading more replies.
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I've been comparing them for 2 months and finally bought the 1000IS because:1. It has a rotating wheel on top to change from auto to programmable to movie and all other modes. The review button is on the back.With the 1200 it is a rubber slider and movie mode is in between shoot and review. With my old Canon, I was always getting back to the hotel room out of battery life and discovering it was because in going back and forth between review and shoot mode I had slipped into movie mode and had lots of footage of my feet walking around while sight seeing. Hopefully this can't happen now. I've been comparing them for 2 months and finally bought the 1000IS because:1. It has a rotating wheel on top to change from auto to programmable to movie and all other modes. The review button is on the back.With the 1200 it is a rubber slider and movie mode is in between shoot and review. With my old Canon, I was always getting back to the hotel room out of battery life and discovering it was because in going back and forth between review and shoot mode I had slipped into movie mode and had lots of footage of my feet walking around while sight seeing. Hopefully this can't... » Read More I've been comparing them for 2 months and finally bought the 1000IS because:1. It has a rotating wheel on top to change from auto to programmable to movie and all other modes. The review button is on the back.With the 1200 it is a rubber slider and movie mode is in between shoot and review. With my old Canon, I was always getting back to the hotel room out of battery life and discovering it was because in going back and forth between review and shoot mode I had slipped into movie mode and had lots of footage of my feet walking around while sight seeing. Hopefully this can't happen now. « Show Less
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beware of the 1200 IS. Google: "Lens error. Restart camera+1200" and find out how many people are having trouble wih this camera. There is an entire net community of us.
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The Canon applications that come with the A1000 IS will not delete the photos directly from the SD memory card. The Canon Utilities: CameraWindow DC is the application that is used to transfer images fromt he camera to the computer. It does not have a delete option and the delete key on the keyboard does nothing. When in this program, the buttons on the camera can be used to scroll through the pictures. The Trash Can button on the camera is disabled when in this mode. ZoomBrowser EX program allows you to delete the pictures once they are in the computer however it does not allow you to directly look at the photos on the card. A separate card reader would be a better option. The Canon applications that come with the A1000 IS will not delete the photos directly from the SD memory card. The Canon Utilities: CameraWindow DC is the application that is used to transfer images fromt he camera to the computer. It does not have a delete option and the delete key on the keyboard does nothing. When in this program, the buttons on the camera can be used to scroll through the pictures. The Trash Can button on the camera is disabled when in this mode. ZoomBrowser EX program allows you to delete the pictures once they are in the computer however it does not allow you to... » Read More The Canon applications that come with the A1000 IS will not delete the photos directly from the SD memory card. The Canon Utilities: CameraWindow DC is the application that is used to transfer images fromt he camera to the computer. It does not have a delete option and the delete key on the keyboard does nothing. When in this program, the buttons on the camera can be used to scroll through the pictures. The Trash Can button on the camera is disabled when in this mode. ZoomBrowser EX program allows you to delete the pictures once they are in the computer however it does not allow you to directly look at the photos on the card. A separate card reader would be a better option. « Show Less
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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?
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I can't give you a comparison of them. I can tell you the S1000 is an awesom bridge camera. You can have full manual control or just use auto. The zoom is great both optical and digital. I highly recommend the S1000. Other revues I've read say shooting video you can hear the lens motor when zooming and ths is true. However you can remove the sound when editing the project.
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Why not get both? For photo shoots I'd pick the xS but for long treks into the wilderness (like three weeks on a backpacking trip) I'd pick the smaller camera, the G12. Those smaller cameras' lighter weight will be a godsend after hauling 30+ pounds on your back for three weeks, and a pound of camera is nicer than three or four pounds the xS would be with batteries and lenses.
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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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I replaced this with a Canon Powershot SX150IS, uses less batteries (2AA), is cheaper but has similar features.
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I haven't tried the A720IS (I assume that's the one you're looking at) but a quick glance at the specs and photos leads me to believe the Powershot SX100IS is easier to control, i.e. it's easier to use manual settings and control the flash. (I always had problems with compact cameras where the flash would go off when I didn't want it, and when I thought I had it turned off. With the SX100IS the flash doesn't go off unless you actually lift it up, so there is no problem with accidental flash. This suits my needs, but might not be important to you.) Both cameras have a similar sensor, both use SD cards, both use 2 AA batteries, and the size and weight are not all that different. Both have face detection and image stabilization, though it's important to consider how important these features are and how easy they are to turn on/off when you need them. Both cameras have a 2.5" screen. The biggest difference I can see, aside from the layout of the controls, is the zoom, and this is a pretty big deal to many people. The A270IS has a 6x zoom, which is already twice the zoom of an average compact camera, but the SX100IS has a 10x zoom which really makes a difference. My dad uses this camera and on a recent family trip he was getting similar shots using the 10x zoom as I was getting on my DSLR with a 300mm lens! So you get a lot more freedom from the longer zoom, and it is ideal for shooting wildlife. I believe the only thing the A720IS can do that the SX100IS cannot is use lens adapters. If this is a concern for you, then you'll want to stick with the A720IS. Otherwise, I highly recommend the SX100IS, but try to test both cameras at your local store even if you plan on purchasing them from Amazon (which I also recommend).
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Based on the Canon T1i review provided by dpreview.com, D5000 has better picture quality in indoor and low light condition. D5000 has better white balance measuring than T1i. If you looking for picture quality, then D5000 sounds great and cheap. If you looking for LCD and build-in moter, then T1i has the edge.
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So glad I found this post as I'm in the same boat and just printed out the specs on both cameras. I'm curious as to which camera you ended up getting and how you like it? My original intent was to upgrade from my Canon Powershot due to a long lag time in between being able to shoot the next picture now that my kids are in sports, but I would still like clear nice pictures. What did you get and how do you like it?
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I personally am getting the T1i for my first DSLR. I have a film SLR and an advanced P&S; type camera that I use now. I consider myself and advanced amateur and understand how to manipulate the manual settings. The XSi and the T1i are not vastly different as far as how the menu's or controls are set up. The T1i is more advanced as far as sensor, megapixels, LCD screen resolution, and the fact that it can do video if you want it to. For the extra money, I want the T1i's extra features.
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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.
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I have the Xsi and I love it. Think about whether or not it's worth $250 extra just to have video and 3 more megapixels. The Xsi has 12.1 megapixels, but that's still enough to make a good poster sized print. I think those are the two biggest differences in the two cameras, so just decide whether or not those extras are worth the extra cash. Good luck! :)
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Here are some other differences:570IS has 1600 ISO, while 710 only goes up to 800 (although with 1600 ISO, it's pretty much impossible to get a clear picture).710IS has better macro shooting capabilities (with a focus range at 1 cm vs. 5 cm for 570IS).570IS has an aperture range of F2.6 to 5.5, while 710IS has a range of F2.8 to 4.8.I believe both have the same video capabilities. I think I'll go with the 570IS
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Dpreview.com has some interesting comparison of the SD700 vs the 800. By the picture and the review, it looks like the 700IS beats the 800 hands-down on quality. I have the 700IS and the only complaint I have is that the movie mode uses up way too much filespace (ie, the movies are too big). Other than that, this is a great camera.
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I would recommend reviewing the reviews of both cameras on www.snapsort.com/explore. This site provides a comparison of the two cameras and ranks the Canon as #1 and the SL1000as number 8 in the category of superzooms. Snapsort provides a scoring chart for various features of the cameras, and allows an evaluation of the features that are most important to you for each camera.Liz Hancock
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I have the Nikon S8100 and tested it against the Canon S95 and Canon SX210. Overall I like the Nikon the best based on very good photos, great 300mm zoom, terrific indoor (on Party/Indoor mode), and ease of operation. For 5x7 prints or posting photos to Internet the cameras were all comparable. However, when really zooming in on my 27" monitor you can see the qualitative difference. The Nikon S95 simply gets sharper colors perhaps due to its lens and larger sensors. The SX210 and S8100 took similar photos. If I sifted through many comparison shots really zooming in I'd say the SX210 was, at times, just a hair sharper than the S8100. Having said that I like the overall results from the S8100 based on its superior indoor results, bigger and easier to use controls and overall simplicity of use. However, if you are comfortable with the controls of the S95 the SX210 has similar menu options.
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Yes, back to your original post. I guess the sx1 is for those wanting the benfits of a CMOS sensor, greater zoom (over the sx200 which looks like a great pocket camera), true 1080p HD video, and standard AA battery usage (rechargable, of course, but standard in a pinch), and RAW+JPEG, all things I like very much.p.s. on that review site above the image quality of the rebel xsi is quite inferior to either the sx1 or sx10!