Trying to Decide ... I know I'm probably preaching to the converted, but as a S95 user, I've been really trying to decide on moving on .. I tend to keep tech until substantial improvements have been made .. so I'm debating with myself over the S120 or the Nikon P7800 / 7700 .. I had almost settled on the 7700 when Amazon ran out of stock and the 7800 came along .. I love my S95, it goes everywhere with me and has given me absolutely flawless service .. My DSLR stuff is all Nikon .. help point me in a direction or make a recommendation on a sub-$500 compact .. please .. Trying to Decide ... I know I'm probably preaching to the converted, but as a S95 user, I've been really trying to decide on moving on .. I tend to keep tech until substantial improvements... » Read More Trying to Decide ... I know I'm probably preaching to the converted, but as a S95 user, I've been really trying to decide on moving on .. I tend to keep tech until substantial improvements have been made .. so I'm debating with myself over the S120 or the Nikon P7800 / 7700 .. I had almost settled on the 7700 when Amazon ran out of stock and the 7800 came along .. I love my S95, it goes everywhere with me and has given me absolutely flawless service .. My DSLR stuff is all Nikon .. help point me in a direction or make a recommendation on a sub-$500 compact .. please .. « Show Less
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S120 ;) (sorry don't know anything about the Nikons so I really have nothing objective here, but, I love this camera, love it). This camera is worth it's weight in my pocket for what it does when I need it to. Unreal quality and speed, and the video is on par with my 6D if not better in the same conditions.
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I have upgraded my S90 to the new S120. I have used my S90 extensively as a second camera for traveling and decided to upgrade to the S120. I like the new camera size being smaller and the touch screen. Overall the S120 has a lot of new features which I haven't particularly used. The only gripe that I have is the image quality of the S120 is not as good as the S90. I taken alot of pictures with both and the S90"s pictures are sharper. It might not mean much to most people but I like my pictures razor sharp. My S90 is sharper than my 2 DSLR. Just my opinion.
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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 cannot offer a nikon/canon comparison however I upgraded from a S90 to the S120 and am VERY VERY impressed. Amazingly fast user interface, bright rear screen and long battery life are some of the high points. Low light performance is AMAZING compared to my S90. The difference is almost like the change from T2I to 6D full frame in my canon SLR! The bad? Still no RAW converters out there, not even DXO though they report one coming later this month.
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I have had both the s95 and s100 and they are wonderful cameras..What I love about the Canon 120 :touch screen..great for spot focusing with stills and moviesFaster AfSlow motion video optionShoots 10 fpsVery sold feel....great pocket cameraHDR that really works very wellTerrific low lightSo my answer to you is I think you would be very very happy with the S120//Hope that helps Dave
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Since you like the Canon S95, you should REALLY like the little S120. But I returned it to consider the Sony RX100, but more moola for it! My DSLR kit is Canon T5i and 3 lenses, but we all need a little "pocket-rocket" also. I am also considering the little Coolpix P330.
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I have done just that; upgraded from the S90 to the S120 for the faster AF, brighter lens, and touch screen. Been quite happy with my decision since I upgraded without cost (employee incentive program).
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I would recommend the Nikon P7700 for the sake of in-camera lens distortion correction and microphone input. I regret selling it though, because there are some things about the P7800 I have now that did not impress me, such as inaccurate color in the viewfinder (a known issue). The Canon does not correct the lens distortion, which is quite difficult to correct in Photoshop unless you know how to use the filter properly. Probably more of a better idea to buy a camera that does the work for you, and does it properly.
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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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I have had both the s95 and s100 and they are wonderful cameras..What I love about the Canon 120 : touch screen..great for spot focusing with stills and movies Faster Af Slow motion video option Shoots 10 fps Very sold feel....great pocket camera HDR that really works very well Terrific low light So my answer to you is I think you would be very very happy with the S120//Hope that helps Dave
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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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At the end of the day... its about image quality and flexibility vs. convenience. The G9 is one of the best P&S cameras out there and allows full manual control if you are so inclined. At 12MP it will have a higher on subject pixel density which will allow for cropping. On the other hand a 6mp cropped image (down from the full 12) will not look as good as a full size optically zoomed image (6mp full on the D40) The D40 also gives you 2.5 fps vs the ~1.5 of the G9. The D40 will have better low light (high iso) performance in comparison to the G9 due to its larger photosites. I personally have 4 cameras: Canon SD800IS for when it MUST to fit in my pocket. Canon G9 when weight and size is a factor but I want better image quality and faster response than the SD800 (or external flash). The D40 when I want good low light and the ability to mount a fast lens. I use the 18-200 VR as leave on lens, the 18-55 when I want to travel light and the 24-70 f/2.8 for high image quality (the lens is 3x price of the camera). I usually only take the one lens I intend to use with the D40. I have ordered the Nikon D3 for when there is no alternative than having the best, but at 4+lbs its a massive beast and certainly beyond the scope if this discussion. The G9 is with me at almost all times just in case I come across some shot I just have to take. If it is a really compelling image and I have the opportunity to go back and shoot it again I do so with the D40 and much better glass.
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I have been tossing and turning over this very same dilema. After MUCH research, I have settled on the sd800 for the following reasons: #1- The .28 wide angle lens (great to have indoors and for group shots!!) #2- 7.1mp is PLENTY! Don't get up in the more mp is more trap! It just slows down picture taking, transferring and printing. Unless you are literally making posters, it is impossible to distinguish any difference between 7mp and 8mp. #3- The 2.5" screen looks huge in person, but the 3" (which I thought I wanted) leaves no room for your right thumb. This might sound stupid, but I've held both cameras, and it felt like I had to really work to keep my thumb off of that 3" screen (again, avoid the "more is more" draw). These, along with the price were enough to tip the scale for me. Hope this helps!
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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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Who knows about rumors? My guess is ~ a year or so, and a D700 variant may be added to the mix, rather than replacing the D700.If a high MPx sensor [D3x variant] is added as a D700x, then this would be an additional, more expensive $4-5k model. If the D3s sensor is swapped in, then ??? Such a swap will not happen soon, lest Nikon loose too many D3s sales IMO.There are _some_ deals available that give some savings with a combo purchase ...
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If you are trying to save money, you are in the wrong department of this hobby!Please start looking at good point-and-shoot cameras.(And that is said as good advice, not as scorn or sarcasm.)Read reviews of Canon S5 IS and find comparisons with its competitors.If you want a DSLR for the ability to choose the best lens for the job, then why not get the best lens for the job?Forget the tele and conversion lenses; you will probably never get the kinds of images that you expect from a DSLR.If the Evolt 510 kit lenses are too expensive for your budget, I believe you will be very pleased with what an advanced point-and-shoot can do.Best,Bert If you are trying to save money, you are in the wrong department of this hobby!Please start looking at good point-and-shoot cameras.(And that is said as good advice, not as scorn or sarcasm.)Read reviews of Canon S5 IS and find comparisons with its competitors.If you want a DSLR for the ability to choose the best lens for the job, then why not get the best lens for the job?Forget the tele and conversion lenses; you will probably never get the kinds of images that you expect from a DSLR.If the Evolt 510 kit lenses are too expensive for your... » Read More If you are trying to save money, you are in the wrong department of this hobby!Please start looking at good point-and-shoot cameras.(And that is said as good advice, not as scorn or sarcasm.)Read reviews of Canon S5 IS and find comparisons with its competitors.If you want a DSLR for the ability to choose the best lens for the job, then why not get the best lens for the job?Forget the tele and conversion lenses; you will probably never get the kinds of images that you expect from a DSLR.If the Evolt 510 kit lenses are too expensive for your budget, I believe you will be very pleased with what an advanced point-and-shoot can do.Best,Bert « Show Less
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I think I am going to opt for the S95, but the DMC-LX5 has just a tad better specs (longer batter life, closer focusing, more frames-per-second, broader range of shutter speed), but the S90 just looks so much better and the front user-defined adjustment ring may just be enough -- all at a lower price.
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@Coog makes good points for a new G series, however, my number one interest in the G12 is the viewfinder. This is simply where the S100 doesn't make the cut. The fully articulating rear screen on my S5 IS has enabled many, many otherwise unobtainable shots. Being able to hold the camera in positions where one's head can't go simply enables shots that would otherwise be missed. With that, I hope that Canon does continue the G series, swapping sensors and processors as prices come down. I need these sub-$400 cameras because I'm pretty hard on pocketables. The last two only lasted 4 months each.
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I was going to buy this one too, but if the price stays over $400, I'll get the Olympus XZ-1. The main benefit of the S95 for me is price!
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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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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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My dilemma was mainly the SD770 or SD790. I didn't like the 1100 because it was too small, cheap feeling, only 8MP (I was upgrading from a 7MP), and I thought the colors were gimmicky.To me, the 770 is a grownup version of the 1100, but the 790 is a different class. I only wish the 790 had a viewfinder and even though I'm now used to the dial, I still wonder if I'm not doing something right when I use it for pics. I haven't been out on a big trip yet though, so the real test is still to come.
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I am on the same predicament here....Tough choice. From the reviews I 've read/viewed, they are practically the same. The only big difference is the portability of each camera. The S95 is more 'pocketable' versus the G12. I think I'm going for the G12 since I've got the G10 and I'm familiar with the G series anyway. I hope this video helps:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jto9C5uZIWU
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i am also looking for a good indoor shooting digital...not slr, smallhow about the canon s95, the newest one?