Any major difference between the SX120 IS and the SD1200IS other than the optical zoom and battery choice?? Any thoughts???
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I bought my SX120IS a month ago, and I think it is a great camera for the money, a sure "best value" choice. The zoom lens is a key feature, as even 10x telephoto images look flawless. Note that the range of shooting distance of this camera is more than three times that of 3x zoom, and so very far away subjects can be photographed. What is more, the SX120IS is a camera for a beginner to grow on, because it can be used in several automatic modes or in manual mode. The latter has gives the photographer control of ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, flash output, burst shooting rate, exposure bracketing, ISO/aperture/shutter setting priority modes, image stabilization, and more. In addition to manual mode, there is a Program mode that enables the photographer to save any configuration of settings for future use, such as one created for a particular indoor location where the the lighting does not vary. In short, the SX120IS is a very versatile camera that suits the beginner as well as the seasoned amateur and one that will produce about any photograph a non-professional may be inclined to attempt. It does not succeed at the extremes of fast motion or low light. Compared to professional-grade cameras, the SX120 has a relatively small CCD photocell, and this makes for images that are more coarse-grained at high ISOs. The greatest limitation of this camera is the absence of the RAW format option for recording photos, and this reduces the range and precision of effects when manipulating the digital image with Photostop or other software. Still, a lot can be done with 10 megapixel images saved in JPG which is how the SX120IS records them. Needless to say, it does not have all the features of a $1000 camera, but the SX120IS sure beats all others for sale at a discount price of around $200.
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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 replaced this with a Canon Powershot SX150IS, uses less batteries (2AA), is cheaper but has similar features.
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The web site http://www.digitalcamerareview.com has reviews of both the SD1200 and the SD780 that include pictures taken in low light at various ISO settings. Both cameras do much better than my current Canon (an SD300), but while the SD1200 goes grainy at high ISO, the SD780 goes kind of soft-focus. It's odd-looking to me and I prefer the look of the SD1200. I assume (dangerous, yes) that the SD1300 is similar to the 1200, so I decided to order the SD1300 with the 1X zoom bump-up.
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The SD1200 has already been replaced by the SD1300, which has a wider 28mm zoom, compared to the 35mm zoom of the older model. If you take photos indoors, the wider angle lens of the SD1300 is a nice feature, worth the extra money that the new model costs.
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M. Dean, can you elaborate a bit? I'm having the identical dilemma. Never owned a digital camera, and the SX110 looks neat, but am thrown by lack of viewfinder and bulkiness.
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I have no direct experience with the SX40, but looked at it as an option when I purchased the SX50. The faster shutter speed, ability to shoot in RAW, and most significantly, the substantial difference in optical zoom, made the SX50 the best investment for me. I had been shooting with a 30 optical zoom camera before, and there really is a big difference with the 50 Optical Zoom of the SX50 HS.
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I purchased this week and was dissapointed by a Panasonic ZS10 and was also searching for a replacement. You might like this website as a comparison of features. For the more common photos (birthday, parade, sports) it looks like the Elph 500 is the winner. Choose the SX230 if you travel on a regular basis and take mostly outdoor and daytime photos. The GPS feature and high zoom capability will help with those far away pics taken in nature (mountains, pyramids, etc). http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-ELPH-500HS-vs-Canon-SX230-HS
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Look up "canon chdk". It's a firmware that you load from your sd card. I'm getting optical zoom in my SD800IS, along with many other features, like shooting in raw, and control over shutter speed. For those cameras with aperture control (mine just has a NS filter), you can even adjust that.Still, I really like the looks of the SX1 coming out. I'm going to start saving for Christmas now.
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Yes, the SX110 is heavier, and a little larger . . . but I think the 10X zoom makes up for anything. The screen is surprisingly easy to see, even outdoors. I was hesitant to go without a viewfinder, but now it doesn't bother me. That being said, the 590 is an excellent camera, does 80-90% of the SX110 does, and is DIRT cheap if you shop around. But the 10X zoom on the 110 is something I just love, and I'm glad I went with the 110.
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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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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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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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Go to http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_Digital_Rebel_XS-vs-Canon_PowerShot_G12. It has a nice easy to read list of the pros and cons of each. I'm comparing the same two.
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Ben, the images out of the SX200 are not blurry at all, even in low light conditions due to the wonderful stabilizer.I was worried at first, then I printed out some pics 8 X10 and WOWWWWWWWI do not miss the Superfine anymore. In addition to that, now I am able to email full resolution pics :)I am still an S80 owner. The SX200 is much faster in everything even zooming at max and in low light conditions.
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Thx everyone for the info. I have to say that I´m still undecided but I guess the SX120 is the only one available right now.
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Hi I have the Canon XSI and its a terrific camera. I am thinking of getting the Powershot S1 IS because of its 20X zoom which is equivalent to 560mm. I like the fact that I don't have to change lenses and that it has image stabilization at the 20X zoom. If you are an ameteur to semi-professional photographer then the S1 IS is the way to go. With the XSI I have to keep chainging lenses and when I use my 300mm lens I no longer have Image Stabilization. It does require carrying extra lenses which can be a pain when traveling. I like the fact that the S1 IS has a better sensor and records HD movies. If I did not have the XSI I would definitely buy the S1 IS. Like I said I am stronlgly considering buying the new S1 IS. Hope this info helps.