Canon A570 IS or Canon A720 IS Help!!! What are the noticeable differences besides the 4x Op Zoom vs the 6x Op Zoom and the pixels? Do both of them take great video and can you zoom in and out while shooting video? Canon A570 IS or Canon A720 IS Help!!! What are the noticeable differences besides the 4x Op Zoom vs the 6x Op Zoom and the pixels? Do both of them take great video and can you zoom in and out... » Read More Canon A570 IS or Canon A720 IS Help!!! What are the noticeable differences besides the 4x Op Zoom vs the 6x Op Zoom and the pixels? Do both of them take great video and can you zoom in and out while shooting video? « Show Less
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I am also comparing the two and cannot make a decision. Help, please. I am not that interested in video, but most concerned with qulaity of photo (true colors & sharpness) and the use in low light (indoor). I have concerns about the flash and what I have read is not too promising. Is one of these cameras better than the other in low light situation....without the use of 'flash'?
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I just bought the A570IS a few days ago without seeing this alternative, so I hope I'm not wasting my money by not getting a better camera for pennies more! We shall see, I guess. Sometime next week I'll let u know if I was impressed with the A570IS.. (all of my friends have told me it's great, btw).
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The 570 takes very good photos. Here are some tips for your flash times: Use rechargable NiMH batteries for faster recycling and longer battery life. Also come in closer to your subjects using less telephoto, it will take less flash power and take less recycling time, it may have the added benefit of less red-eye. Finally, don't use red-eye reduction mode unless you feel you need to, outdoor photos with flash generally don't need the reduction.
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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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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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One big difference is the D3000 doesn't shoot video. Is it worth paying $150 more to be able to shoot video? Only you can answer that. Also, look at the megapixels. The D3000 is 10.2 megapixels, whereas the D3100 is 14.2. Do you plan to print posters from your shots? If all you're ever going to need is 4x6s and maybe the occasional 8.5x11 then you'll never miss the extra pixels. In fact, unless you tell it to shoot smaller pictures, you'll actually eat up space on your memory card faster with the D3100. If you aren't advanced enough to know about the other differences between the two, I'd save money and go with the D3000. If you really want to be able to shoot video with your camera, then the D3100 is a no-brainer.
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d7100 is far better, but its also more money, if you are just starting out 5300 is great, lots of features like toy camera mode, painting mode , it also has wifi and gps built in, my wife is just starting out so I opted for this instead of the more advanced 7100,also d7100 was named most stolen camera in the world!
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I'm going through the same debate. 300 hs has a greater zoom and +.1 f stop to make it marginally brighter and also has zoom and autofocus in video mode. But it has a smaller lcd screen. I think if video is important to you, the 300hs may be the better camera, but is it worth $50? I don't know
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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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I own both. But if you only want one, well, a. if you value light-weight, smaller size, easier to lug around, then get the 18-200 b. if you really really want the extra zoom, and don't mind the extra mass, get the 18-300 I wanted both worlds...but I will tell you, my hand did get tired more quickly with the 18-300 mounted...and after I saw the difference in the full zoom pics, I thought to myself : "Is that all the extra I get?"....which I did want more zoom, and I am happy, but thought it would be much bigger than actual results... Holding/shooting with one hand, the 200 felt like a pleasure...the 300 felt hefty. I think hobby-ists can do without the extra zoom...try and find samples of shots at 200mm and 300mm zooms, and decide if it makes a difference to you...
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* Based on specs from Canon's website, the main differences are: 1200is has 10 megapixels, the 780is has 12 megapixels (not that adding 12 MP to such a small camera will make that much of a difference anyway.) * The 1200 films its video clips in standard def in .AVI format, which is compatible with Windows Media Player. The 780 can film in HD, but clips are in .MOV format which you will need Apple's Quicktime to view, since .MOV won't play in Windows Media. * The 1200 has a zoom of 35mm equivalent of 35-105mm, while the 780 has a zoom of 33-100mm. (Not a big difference.) * The 1200 shoots 1.4 fps, while the 780 shoots 0.8 fps. (I think that means the 1200 might shoot slightly faster frames per second.) * The 780 does have some extra color features you can shoot with, such as accenting all the red, blue, or green in a photo, etc. Those are neat features, but you could do the same thing in Photoshop if you wanted to. I was trying to decide between these two myself, I think I'll get the 1200.
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You should be able to compare the specifications and reviews and decide what fits your photography needs. There are obvious differences in size and the number of dials/buttons for example. Being an A700 user, ergonomics is one of the reasons I went for the A77. There are others that I thought important such as the better AF module, but you may not care about it.The bottom line is, if you can't look at the specification list of the A77 and immediately identify some things that you need, then you don't need the expense of the A77. You may also wish to look at the A57 and soon to be announced A37. You should be able to compare the specifications and reviews and decide what fits your photography needs. There are obvious differences in size and the number of dials/buttons for example. Being an A700 user, ergonomics is one of the reasons I went for the A77. There are others that I thought important such as the better AF module, but you may not care about it.The bottom line is, if you can't look at the specification list of the A77 and immediately identify some things that you need, then you don't need the expense of the A77. You may also wish to look at the A57 and soon to... » Read More You should be able to compare the specifications and reviews and decide what fits your photography needs. There are obvious differences in size and the number of dials/buttons for example. Being an A700 user, ergonomics is one of the reasons I went for the A77. There are others that I thought important such as the better AF module, but you may not care about it.The bottom line is, if you can't look at the specification list of the A77 and immediately identify some things that you need, then you don't need the expense of the A77. You may also wish to look at the A57 and soon to be announced A37. « Show Less
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The A2500 is pretty great! My friend and my sister both have it and they love it! It actually has a lot of features/modes if you search through the camera. At first glance, it doesn't look like it can do much, but there are so many cool settings and functions--a lot like my canon powershot A470
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Both the Canon A610 and A620 have smaller screens. They also have the drawback of ISO only to 400. The Canon A540 pushes the ISO to 800 which is important for getting the photo in lower lght levels with less chance of camera "shake". The movable screen on the A620 intriqued me but them I really did not see a pressing need for it. The 620 has a longer zoom range, but again the more compact size of the A540 won the day. The A620 takes 4 AA batteries and that adds to the bulk and weight. Again, the A540 won the day because I wanted a high function, pocketable camera. I hope this helps you. Both the Canon A610 and A620 have smaller screens. They also have the drawback of ISO only to 400. The Canon A540 pushes the ISO to 800 which is important for getting the photo in lower lght levels with less chance of camera "shake". The movable screen on the A620 intriqued me but them I really did not see a pressing need for it. The 620 has a longer zoom range, but again the more compact size of the A540 won the day. The A620 takes 4 AA batteries and that adds to the bulk and weight. Again, the A540 won the day because I wanted a high function, pocketable camera. I hope this... » Read More Both the Canon A610 and A620 have smaller screens. They also have the drawback of ISO only to 400. The Canon A540 pushes the ISO to 800 which is important for getting the photo in lower lght levels with less chance of camera "shake". The movable screen on the A620 intriqued me but them I really did not see a pressing need for it. The 620 has a longer zoom range, but again the more compact size of the A540 won the day. The A620 takes 4 AA batteries and that adds to the bulk and weight. Again, the A540 won the day because I wanted a high function, pocketable camera. I hope this helps you. « Show Less
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Actually I had just spoken with Canon and asked this question. Jennifer in customer support said that the 780 had the option for HD video and also had several shooting modes that were preprogrammed. She also said the SD1200 was being phased out for the SD1300, which has 4X zoom and a larger screen but no optical viewfinder.
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I'm researching the same question that you are. A friend mentioned the need for bright light and/or "image stabilization" at the higher zoom levels. So, while the 6x zoom could be useful for outside "vacation scenery" conditions, I'm leaning towards the increased megapixels and lower cost of the A620.By the way, Panasonic seems to have the most to offer in image stabilized digital cameras. But I'm probably not going to get one this time.
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Im impressed with Canons new sx700. There is quicker response time and it has the auto stop action setting. The 30x zoom is big. And the video is amazing. Low light shooting is very good. I do not like the new WiFi transfer to cell phone not perfected yet. It's fully automatic and Manuel setting too. The sx700 replaces the canon 260 and 280.
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
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I've been to Hawaii 2 times, it's beautiful. Both cameras take excellent images. Scenic shots are often done with wide angle and not a lot of telephoto. The higher the zoom, the more camera shake you get. 10X will show more shake than 6X even with image stabilization, unless you plan to use a monopod or tripod. I feel that 6X is plenty of zoom for most of your picture taking there. I would suggest the 720, it's over 2 oz. lighter and a bit smaller body size. Aloha