wha is the difference between the s4200 to this camera. by compact is it much smaller than the other?
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i dont think there is....just more zoom maybe? i cant remember all the reasons i chose the 4500. but i can assure you i did the research. it is a great "outside" camera. some great pictures! but for indoors not so good. i havnt found the settings yet anyway. even in auto. I plan on getting into it alittle more soon. hope this helps
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A camera with more than 20x zoom is not going to be much smaller than the S 4500.
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Not much. The size is about the same. This one has a little bit better zoom.
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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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the website CNET had a great comparison and critique. I can't remember what they said specifically but the comparison answered my question about the differences.
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Well, it's just the size of the sensor troubles me. What kind of picture is this going to take at even a 400 ISO? Nevermind 800 or higher.I just wonder if it's worth getting a camera this big when the sx200IS can be had for almost half the price, it's way easier to carry, and when you add the chdk firmware, will be almost as functional.I suppose if this were to be your only camera, but personally, I'd like to see what they do with the Rebel, either later this year or next. Or if I have a "rich uncle die", buy the 5D Mark II ;-)
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If you want that 10x zoom, this might be the most compact camera. It is a bit larger with a clumsy feel. Otherwise, I would recomend one of the Elf cameras. I also have an SD700IS that performs five stars and might be all you need.
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I noticed that the SD 960 actually has a faster lens than the SX 200, but I much prefer the beefier body styling and extra zoom on the SX 200. I just wonder how much a difference F/3.4 compared to a F/2.8 in a compact camera like this would really make? I've also been thinking about picking up the LX3, but hearing you say you would trade in makes me wonder, have you found the F/2.0 lense to be a big difference compared to other compacts?
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The camera is NOT a compact camera but it's not a DSLR either. If you are looking for a camera for your purse or pocket then this is NOT the camera to have. It is not as heavy as a DSLR, but you will definitely feel the difference in weight and size in your purse if you put it in there. If you want a camera that takes fantastic shots at DSLR quality this is a great camera. It also has wifi as you know. I sold mine. Why: The battery runs out sooner than I wanted. I went back and bought a compact Canon for the better than my iPhone quick snap shots. Hope I helped.
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They're both great little cameras, and each has its strengths. I'd have a hard time choosing between them. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408enthusiastgroup/page11.asp
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D800E was designed for professionals and enthusiasts in mind. So the D800E is not on the same class as compact camera. If you just need a camera for taking pictures at the picnics or flipping burgers in your backyard, a compact camera would do just fine.
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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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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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Hi Morris. The S95 and S90 are unique. As a subcompact it can be carried in your pocket....SX40 no..no in the pocket. The S95 has incredible low light at wide angle and F2. I used it today to document and help identify some piping in the wall with available light. It was too awkward with the super zoom. This is why you need to bring 2 cameras when traveling. I actually carry 3 including a camcorder which I think is better for video then either super zoom or S95. Many people swear by the DSLR and that works for them
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I also read through some reviews before settling on the SD780 but my general impression is that the SD780 takes somewhat better pictures due to better hardware specs and software. However the bigger factors for me were the smaller size and HD video as well as the fact that the customer sample images on Amazon just had more pictures of the type I was looking for (dark environment) on the SD780 as opposed to the SD1200. Barring any way of direct comparison, your choice should be based on whether you feel the difference in price is worth the: HD video, smaller size (not always a positive for some people), and potentially better performance. You should also try holding them in a store if possible because for me I noticed 1) SD780 has a softer zoom lever, 2) the optical viewfinder on the SD780 seems easier for me to use despite that it's on the smaller of the two units, and 3) the SD1200 does feel somewhat more comfortable to hold due to its slightly bigger size. Good luck.
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Size is a big difference for me. The A710IS is a bit larger. Also, the top ISO for the A710IS is only 800. Also, I believe the A570IS has video capability while the A710IS does not.I was debating between the A570IS, A710IS, and SD750, and finally settled on buying the A570IS because of it's size, performance, relative ease of use, cost, and batteries.
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The larger one is a zoom. So if starts at the same but the 200 will be able to bring in further pictures. if you take everyday pictures then the small one, if you take pictures that are further off like sports or wildlife get the other. I have several myself. e sure to buy nikon and they are auto focus. The d5200 nikon is real nice.
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The above having been said, if you really need compactness, and if you can get reasonably close to the action, the Canon SD 990 may be one of the better choices. The sensor is supposed to be the same as the G10. While it is noisy at ISO 800, it is reputed to be above average for small sensor cameras, as seen athttp://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_G10/noise.shtmlI have not done my own experiments with this.
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Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any... » Read More Jake,I wanted a camera that I could put in my pocket instead of lugging around my SLR equipment. I had the canon s95 before this which was slightly smaller took great shots but has a small zoom. This camera for its flexibility as far as manual controls, great picture quality, more than adequate video and of course 20x optical is a as good as it gets for the price. Depends on what you are looking for however. There are many times I cant tell the difference between the shots I have taken with my more advanced equipment and this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Feel free to ask me any other questions .Milt « Show Less
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It's also a smaller lens more in keeping with the idea of the compact camera. I ordered the kit with the 17mm since it includes the hotshoe finder so it's a better deal purchasing the 14-42mm lens separately than the other way around.
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I'm running the same research and here's the comparison, WX1: in addition to the HD video, its 24mm wide angle is precious in daily shootings (indoors, group pics, ...). It also has 5x zoom. And the CMOS sensor is supposed to be a notch better than CCD. The build quality is good and it's smaller than S90 except the thickness. It's also $100+ cheaper than S90. Battery life is rated at 350 shots v. S90's 220. S90: Manual everything; RAW; F2@28mm; SDHC card; external flash. The DSLR advantages have been the interchangeability for lens and flash. S90 takes another bite on those claims while providing the convenience and accessibility. If you're going up from Point&Shoot, WX1 is the winner; If you're going down from DSLR after the form factor, you'll miss less features with S90. Either is a great camera that will take wonderful pictures in the right hands.