Canon A640 or power shot A710??? Can someone tell me why the 640 needs double the battery power?
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I'm confused, how does the zoom on the 640 which is not as much as on the 710, make you lean toward the 640? That should make you lean towards the 710, no? I don't know if I would say that the camera would be "significantly" heavier because of two AA batteries, but yeah, it will be heavier. On the other hand, heavier in photography isn't a bad thing. If the camera has more weight / momentum, it will be less prone to "human induced" blur, or so the theory goes. I would also guess that the batteries on the 640 last longer. From reviews I have seen, it appears that the 640 has a slightly better picture quality. On the other hand it does not have image stablization. Although, image stabilization is more important at higher zoom levels which is what the 710 has. I really think it's a toss up. Do you need the zoom? Get the 710. Would you like the best quality possible? Get the 640. It might help if you go to a local store and check those two cameras out, and then decide.
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just a heads up. it's a 10 mega pixel, but it does all the same things this one does for a bit cheaper:Canon PowerShot A495 (i just picked this one up through beachcamera.com because i was sick of waiting for amazon to have said cameras available. shipp'd free as well...)
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I tried using in my A6000 and it works for a little then the camera says this battery is not supported and shuts off. Maybe I have newer firmware than the other commenters.
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Their pretty much the same....just that the sd600 is rechargeable so that means that you pretty much need to buy a second one if you are goin to travel or just take a bunch of pictures. Secong thing as you mention is that sd600 is slim...so is more portable.The other one just needs AA batteries..I went to walmart and bought a duracell recharger with AA bateries and it charges for 15 min. and you are ready to go....Bottom line....if you want more pictures, go with the a540...cheaper...same as the sd600
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I agree with Matt. I would also recommend a second battery so that when the first is charging, you will still be able to shoot photos or video.
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We have a Canon S2 which we are trying to replace after giving it to our college daughter majoring in journalism. I am opting for another S2 rather than and S3 because of the size and weight. The S2 has features that I still don't know how to use. Perhaps the A720 would be a little easier to use.
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The reason I picked the Nikon Coolpix L610 was that it uses AA batteries. That way when I'm out shooting (hiking or at beach), I just carry a bunch of extra AA batteries on me and can continue shooting all day long.
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Great question, it confused me to.Definately double AA batteries and for the record you will love this camera.
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Which maximal power battery do you buy? I don't see the cannon power shot sx 500 listed.
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1) Battery life from the included battery ~800maH is about 50 minutes shooting at 720p at 60fps. I believe it is a little longer when you shoot at slower frame rates like 30fps. I bought a 1200 maH after market battery which took it to nearly 60 min at 60fps. 2) I usually use the camera in more or less bright sunlight outdoors at a pool. So optical and digital zoom is pretty good under those conditions which are generally optimal conditions for most videocams. I have not tried in lower light situations. 3) It saves in mp4 format which is perfect for most applications. I have a SDHC slot on my Mac and it's easy to copy from the SDHC card to my computer and do whatever I want, share or burn DVD. 1) Battery life from the included battery ~800maH is about 50 minutes shooting at 720p at 60fps. I believe it is a little longer when you shoot at slower frame rates like 30fps. I bought a 1200 maH after market battery which took it to nearly 60 min at 60fps. 2) I usually use the camera in more or less bright sunlight outdoors at a pool. So optical and digital zoom is pretty good under those conditions which are generally optimal conditions for most videocams. I have not tried in lower light situations. 3) It saves in mp4 format which is perfect for most applications. I have a SDHC slot on... » Read More 1) Battery life from the included battery ~800maH is about 50 minutes shooting at 720p at 60fps. I believe it is a little longer when you shoot at slower frame rates like 30fps. I bought a 1200 maH after market battery which took it to nearly 60 min at 60fps. 2) I usually use the camera in more or less bright sunlight outdoors at a pool. So optical and digital zoom is pretty good under those conditions which are generally optimal conditions for most videocams. I have not tried in lower light situations. 3) It saves in mp4 format which is perfect for most applications. I have a SDHC slot on my Mac and it's easy to copy from the SDHC card to my computer and do whatever I want, share or burn DVD. « Show Less
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if you are asking the size of the camera body; the a65 is 132x97x81mm and weighs 653 grams with card and battery. The a77 is 143x104x81mm and weighs 732 grams with card and battery. Source: dpreview.com
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Their pretty much the same....just that the sd600 is rechargeable so that means that you pretty much need to buy a second one if you are goin to travel or just take a bunch of pictures. Secong thing as you mention is that sd600 is slim...so is more portable. The other one just needs AA batteries..I went to walmart and bought a duracell recharger with AA bateries and it charges for 15 min. and you are ready to go.... Bottom line....if you want more pictures, go with the a540...cheaper...same as the sd600
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I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a bit larger and has a significant weight to it. Hope this helps. I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a... » Read More I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a bit larger and has a significant weight to it. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I owned both of them too. The A630 4x has lots of noise using indoor with low light. The Canon is better taking still outdoor pictures but a bit slower than my LZ7K. The Canon A710 should be used to compare with the LZ7.
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I recommend the Canon A720IS !!!!! My pet pictures are breathtaking (IMO) and I'll put a couple up to prove it! (If I can figure out how)
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Too late but....Don't buy camera with external AA batteries. I have a Canon A400, is the cheapest from Canon but Rechargeable batteries can make you spend more money. Buy with NiCd/mAh/lithium-ion integrated like SD600. Rechargeable AA batteries (I have Energizer 2100 mAh) won't last more than a year or two and now I have to buy more.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.