Which should I choose? Price Vs. Features I am confused and am having a hard time choosing between the SD Powershots.I am considering the SD990is, the SD1200is and the SD770isBesides the megapixels, what are the differences? Pros and Cons? Why are the prices all over the map?Why is the SD1100is (8MP) $289.00 more expensive than the SD1200is(10mp) at 179.00??Why is the newer SD990is(15mp) only slightly more at $316.00???Help!!!!Thanks! Which should I choose? Price Vs. Features I am confused and am having a hard time choosing between the SD Powershots.I am considering the SD990is, the SD1200is and the SD770is » Read More Which should I choose? Price Vs. Features I am confused and am having a hard time choosing between the SD Powershots.I am considering the SD990is, the SD1200is and the SD770isBesides the megapixels, what are the differences? Pros and Cons? Why are the prices all over the map?Why is the SD1100is (8MP) $289.00 more expensive than the SD1200is(10mp) at 179.00??Why is the newer SD990is(15mp) only slightly more at $316.00???Help!!!!Thanks! « Show Less
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sd1100 is being phased out leading to lower supply, that's why the price is more than that of the sd1200.
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If you go to Canon's web site it give a good synopsis of each of their point and shoot cameras. I found it helpful. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=NewsDtlActcut and paste above link
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I'm also trying to decide between the Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus sp590uz. I mostly take pictures of wildlife, but need an occasional picture of family or knitting projects in doors. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks,
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I think the 870IS's shutter speed is also a bit faster and more responsive between shots than the 800IS. Also, the 870IS is about 1/8 inch slimmer than the 800IS and a few ounces lighter. Image quality would be about the same but the extra 1 megapixel difference is significant for large photo developers. Also, the black version of the 870IS offers MMC compatibility in addition to SD/SDHC which may be important for select few people who has a few MMC cards lying around.
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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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* 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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Looking at the Sony and the Powershot myself - Looks like the Sony excels in speed of taking pictures but has less of a zoom and canon has a better viewfinder and takes an add on flash- maybe someone could comment on the quality of photos and other features...
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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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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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Image qualitly for sd4000 is good. The video is wonderful - very good in low light with a f/2.0 lens. The SD4500 had higher definition video at 1080 as opposed to 720 on the sd4000. The S95 has more manual controls. I like this camera except - no F/2.0 lens, no zooming when shooting video. My fav is the SD4000.
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Thanks Technology Guy...I have one more question since you guys know what you are talking about. I was just reading a lot of great reviews about the Canon PowerShot S90, it sells for the same price of the new Sony so price wouldn't be an issue. I'm just wondering from the Sony HX5V or the Canon PowerShot which one will be a better buy.
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I had the sd1400 and the picture quality is pretty good for a point and shoot. don't expect slr quality but i like this camera. i returned my sd1400 because it was at a higher price and just waiting for it to drop which i know it will any day now. i'm going to get the 940 or 1400, whichever i find at a better price.
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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.
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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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Hello Amy. I see that you've not gotten a reply yet for a few days. I own the Canon SX130is camera that is nearly identical to that of the next version, the SX150is. I even owned the previous model of mine now, SX120is. THe only reason for the upgrade was to get HD video and stereo sound. Other than that, I loved that camera too. I've not studied the others you are deciding on but just looked them over. THere's not a "night & day" major difference between them. Differences of 2x zoom power is not major IMHO. Frames per second in burst mode shooting is. Size may be a factor too. But I can tell you why I like my camera. A manual flip up flash allows unmistakeable control over the flash and keeps the camera from waisting power charging for a flash that you didn't need for that shot. The option of complete manual settings is a must. And the advantage of using AA batteries gives you limitless flexibility of power. Don't let the negative reviews tell you that you cannot take lots of photos with this camera. If you get some high capacity rechargable batteries and enough for an extra set, you'll be good. Several here have recommended Sanyo Eneloop brand cells. That they come precharged and hold that charge for extended periods of storage time. A friend of mine used them and swears by them. I use Ansmann 2850 mAh batteries (which are higher capacity) and they give me nearly 200 more shots in my Canon SX20is than what is rated in the camera manual.
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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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Well to be very honest I don't feel I could compare something I am not familiar with. I would only be reading reviews about the Finepix S1800 and not actually comparing 2 products. I can only say (since I bought it for my son who is 36) that the pictures he takes with it are amazing and the price was very reasonable. I am sorry but I think if I tried to compare it to something I am not familiar with I would be giving you false information.
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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.