I'm considering both this and the S795 model. Anyone had experience with both, to recommend one over the other?
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I do. Take the S795. The keyboard lasts longer and the sound quality is better both with handset and speaker, for both caller and the person called.
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I've never used the other model, so I cannot comment properly on it. Sorry. But I can day that the one I am using is pretty amazing for the size and price I paid for it. Plus, it uses the same charging plug as my Samsung Galaxy S4.
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I have the straight-talk $99 Galaxy Centura SCH-S738C and all the cut outs are perfect. Plenty of room around each. Maybe the reviewers in question had a different model? I dropped my phone for the first time the other day from about 2' and the phone was fine. The case came unsnapped in one corner - snapped it back and it is perfectly fine.
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yes. i was in the same situation. this is the third generation since the s95, which was a great camera that i took all over the world. after the s95 the industry changed from ccd to cmos sensors which are better all around - lower noise (better in low light), better color resolution and fidelity, and 12 vs 10 megapixels. the lens is faster and a little sharper and 5x vs 3x telephoto. you can shoot up to 8 frames per second for action vs about 2 on the s95. also has wifi for immediate upload to your phone, and a touch screen and the screen quality is much better. you should see a substantial improvement in photo quality. yes. i was in the same situation. this is the third generation since the s95, which was a great camera that i took all over the world. after the s95 the industry changed from ccd to cmos sensors which are better all around - lower noise (better in low light), better color resolution and fidelity, and 12 vs 10 megapixels. the lens is faster and a little sharper and 5x vs 3x telephoto. you can shoot up to 8 frames per second for action vs about 2 on the s95. also has wifi for immediate upload to your phone, and a touch screen and the screen quality is much better. you should see a substantial... » Read More yes. i was in the same situation. this is the third generation since the s95, which was a great camera that i took all over the world. after the s95 the industry changed from ccd to cmos sensors which are better all around - lower noise (better in low light), better color resolution and fidelity, and 12 vs 10 megapixels. the lens is faster and a little sharper and 5x vs 3x telephoto. you can shoot up to 8 frames per second for action vs about 2 on the s95. also has wifi for immediate upload to your phone, and a touch screen and the screen quality is much better. you should see a substantial improvement in photo quality. « Show Less
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David, I have no idea what the difference is, I never heard of the model 900. After reading the specifications on both and reading the reviews from customers it appears as though the model 900 is a newer version but has exactly the same features. I suppose, based on my research that purchasing the model 900 is probably the better choice.
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"The S5 has better pictures, a better menu and interface, better sensor, bigger LCD and a hotshoe." I don't think the part about better pictures is necessarily true ... many reviewers have stated just the opposite, or no noticeable difference at all. What is better about the menu/interface ... I thought they were pretty much identical? The "bonuses" are the face-mode, AIAF, 4 GIG movie files, SDHC support, hot shue, and the bigger LCD. For me the bigger LCD,AIAF and hot shue are the biggest improvements. However, the S5 has so many "downgrades" it almost makes it not even seem worth at the same price as the S3. The slower high-speed mode, the SD slot in the battery compartment, lack of audio options, lack of FPS options, no more time-lapse recording, etc. I wish they could combine the best features of both of these with an S7 to be released around Xmas.
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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 have both. The S95 is more of a photography toy to me, in a good way. I like tinkering with all the settings to try (keyword try) to take photos that are above and beyond amateur. Six months ago when the S95 was still $399, I would've recommended the S8100 because it'd have been cheaper and would've taken very decent pictures. Plus, the S8100 has better zoom and is faster (CMOS sensor). But, given the S95 and S8100 are about the same price now, I'd go with the S95. If you're taking sports photos outside, the faster CMOS of the S8100 sensor doesn't have much on the S95, especially since you can adjust the S95's shutter speed to make it faster. But, keep in mind the S95 does not have continuous shooting speeds the S8100 does. The S8100 has a continuous mode that can capture several photos in one second. The S95 simply cannot do this. As for low-light indoor shots, both are good. The S95 has a bright f/2 lens so it definitely helps with low light shots. And the S8100 was designed to do well in low-light situations. I have a HD camcorder so the 1080p video on the S8100 wasn't a selling point. However, if you don't like carrying around a camcorder and a camera, the S8100 doubles as a great camcorder. As for the quality of the video, neither the S95's 720p nor the S8100's 1080p has anything on the true 1080p quality videos of a real HD camcorder. I guess in the end, the tie breaker would be how much fun you could have with the S95, especially if you like manipulating camera settings to get the perfect shot. The S8100 is more of a pick up and shoot camera. I have both and I definitely use the S95 more. My significant other holds on to the S8100 because I gave it to him (if that's any further indication of which one I'd pick).
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i would go with the other one. i have had the samsung for a year and at first i thought it was great but as time went on my opinion has changed. it seems to have hardly no extra memory. calls freeze up and you have to take the battery out sometimes several times a day in order to fix the problem. i no longer call it a smartphone, i call it the pain in the ass phone.
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i would compare the specs to the s95 and if the size and buttons have not changed, then yes it is.
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These were my top two choices as well. I think they are both great cameras. I ended up getting the 950 because it is pocket-size, but they share many features actually. also, the G9 has more manual controls, it's for more professional type photos, not for just casual. I mean it could be for casual also, if you don't mind the bulkiness. But I think they are both good, it just depends on what you want to use it for.
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I just read your posting and it has been a month since you put it up so I don't know if your still interested in a comparison, so I will keep it brief. I got the X100 in July and the S95 a year ago but by coincidence I just took some test shots in the back yard this morning to compare the two as I will be using both at a BBQ on Sunday. The S95 looks good until you see it next to the x100. The X100 is the first digital camera I have owned where the photos look a bit more real than the other digital cameras I have used. I also have a Nikon D7000 and did some test shots while on vacation using it and the Nikon 12-24mm lens ( set at 23mm) and the X100 looks better, sharper than the $1000 Nikon12-24 lens. There are some down sides as is mentioned on many websites, but you can get used to them, or at least I did. On the video, I like the S95 by far as it is easier to get usable footage. The X100 is sharper and cleaner by a little bit, but the focus is not as good as the S95. The X100 is a great camera for what it is, and I really like mine.
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I have the 7xrs model and am happy with its overall performance.Having said that, the 7491rs appears to be a impressive improvement over the xrs but with that comes a cost.
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I had the same dilemma but the prices were different at that time. S3 does have more "stuff." Reviews indicated that the S4 had too much stuff. I chose the S2 because I just wanted the basics. Maybe would have gone with the S3 if the prices were the same. I suggest you go back and read the reviews to see which appeals to you the most. I have no complaints about e S2.
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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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I ordered it and it is a genuine Samsung and absolutely love it! Never heard of the T999 but I ordered the 9300 for my boyfriend and my T999 is way better than that version and he's mad about it too because I bought myself a better phone than his. ; )
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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.