canon 950 vs 890 Hello! I am trying to decide between these two models because I figure I might as well get the top of the line before they're replaced by next yr's models. Other than the megapixel difference, does anyone have any advice as to which camera is better? Does the 890's extra zoom make a difference? Does the 950's extra megapixels make such a difference if I'm just an average photographer? Any advice is welcome! Thanks! canon 950 vs 890 Hello! I am trying to decide between these two models because I figure I might as well get the top of the line before they're replaced by next yr's models. Other than the... » Read More canon 950 vs 890 Hello! I am trying to decide between these two models because I figure I might as well get the top of the line before they're replaced by next yr's models. Other than the megapixel difference, does anyone have any advice as to which camera is better? Does the 890's extra zoom make a difference? Does the 950's extra megapixels make such a difference if I'm just an average photographer? Any advice is welcome! Thanks! « Show Less
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I'm having the same debate with myself! and as far as I can tell (novice!) the extra mega pixels won't make that much dif and I would rather have better zoom (personal pref) capabilites. I look for the increased ISO range now. From what people have told me, some of these cameras don't do so well in low light and the higher that no. is the better the pic will be with less light-that's if I understood it correctly! BTW, I have decided to get the 890, I believe it's the wide angle one of the two! good luck and enjoy-think about a warranty of some type-that was also encouraged by my photo buddies! I'm having the same debate with myself! and as far as I can tell (novice!) the extra mega pixels won't make that much dif and I would rather have better zoom (personal pref) capabilites. I look for the increased ISO range now. From what people have told me, some of these cameras don't do so well in low light and the higher that no. is the better the pic will be with less light-that's if I understood it correctly! BTW, I have decided to get the 890, I believe it's the wide angle one of the two! good luck and enjoy-think about a warranty of some type-that was also encouraged by my photo buddies!
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Hello Block, Thanks so much for the reply. i've heard the same things about the pixels not making too much of a difference after a while. the 890's wide screen and extra zoom are enticing! eek! still deciding but thanks for the response!
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Did either of you consider the 900 Titanium? It seems like a nice camera at the same price. Thoughts?
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Look at the description of both to compare. I am thrilled with the 9200. Call them if you're not sure.
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The D4 is a very good camera. The D4s is slightly better at high ISOs. Its seem to track focus on moving subjects a bit faster. Go to DXO website and they do a great comparison on cameras and you can compare the two cameras. The picture quality is the same I think over all again with some improvement at high ISOs. I do not know what you shoot or how you photograph so it is very hard to give advice on upgrading. If I had to do it again, I think I would stay with the D4 and which I still use right along with the D4s and wait for the next big change in camera bodies.
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I would get the SD880. Mainly because it has a faster and wider lens. You can capture more of the scene in your pictures, and under lower light conditions. Also, the Digic IV processor has some neat features. The SD880 has a slightly lower zoom than the SD890. But I don't think it's much of an issue, depending on the types of pictures you like to take. Also, the SD880 doesn't have an optical view finder. If that's important to you, then you might want to consider the SD890 instead. Personally, I have never used the view finder in my previous PowerShots. I always use the LCD screen. If the price difference is only $10, why not go for something new instead of something old? Get the SD880. :-)
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Anonymous is right, the SD1100is is being phased out because the SD1200is is replacing it. Don't get me wrong the 1100is is a great camera, I've had mine since October of last year and I love it, zero problems. The pros of the SD1200is are that it's cheap and takes great pictures. A bit more responsive than the 1100is. However, one con is that it's made in China, the 1100is was made in Japan. Forget about the 770, consider the 780, which is the newer model. Pros: very small, comes in many colors (4), tough metal body, made in Japan, and takes very nice pics and decent movie clips. Don't really know much about the 990 though. It is much bigger than the 1100, 1200, 770 and 780. What are you looking for in a point and shoot? Might help narrow down the choice for you. Hope this helps.
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I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird photos---and a lot of lousy ones, too. Ya gotta LOVE digital!!! I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird... » Read More I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird photos---and a lot of lousy ones, too. Ya gotta LOVE digital!!! « Show Less
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I'm deciding between these two cameras as well, and I'm leaning toward the 1100 just because it's prettier. I don't want to sacrifice too much function though... MPs aren't that important to me, but is the battery life significantly better on the 770? Also, I hate the lag between when you click and the shot itself, what's your opinion on the shutter speed (I think that's what it's called) on these things? Thanks!
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Ok so this is what I'm going off of. The Cannon SX10IS is the same price as the P90 but the P90 has 24x zoom and 12.1 MP... The price differential came from somewhere. I'm putting my bets on the image processor. I personally own the SX10IS and I could not be happier. My friend who owns the Cannon Rebel XSi tries to say how his buy is much more justified. So far the only things I have found better is his white balance, optional remote trigger, and the capability to shoot in RAW. Otherwise our cameras are very similar.
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I have both. Very little difference. Both are excellent for a point and shoot!
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The body on the 1100 is not plastic. And no, the 2 megapixel difference is not going to matter unless you plan on blowing up the photos to poster size, and in that case 10 won't cut it either. I personally like the color choices that you get with the 1100. It's a great little camera. I think the menu is fine for changing settings, and as long as you take the time to get to know your camera, you shouldn't have any problems. The key is learning everything so you can find it in a pinch.
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I went with the 880 for the same reasons as PitchBlk with the addition of the following:The 880 has a wider angle lens than the 890 - 28mm vs 37mm on the 890 - You do not need to back up so far for a family shot with the 880.The 880's digic 4 improves face detection - now will autofocus on a profile. The auto focus is servo controlled - focus is faster and keeps working between half click and image capture. The 880's movie mode uses better compression with same quality. The only things I like better about the 890 is 5X zoom and the view finder (the reason for the smaller screen).
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I too am wondering the same question. Picked up the 1100IS the other day for $150 but now I see the 770IS for $160. I know MP's aren't too important on the little cameras (not DSLR's) but can't help to think the 770IS is better because of it. Anyone have a tech opinion of the two?
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I own the 880, G10, and also the 990. The G10 and 990's images seem to have more clarity than the 880, and I had virtually unnoticable noise in my night light shots of Las Vegas. Both the G10 and 990 have more megapixels (almost 15), but they also have the same larger sensor to accomodate the pixel increase. If you want one a bit larger with more control, buy the G10. If you love the G10, want basically the same image quality, but want something more compact, you might want to consider the "baby sister", the 990 .
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So glad I found this post as I'm in the same boat and just printed out the specs on both cameras. I'm curious as to which camera you ended up getting and how you like it? My original intent was to upgrade from my Canon Powershot due to a long lag time in between being able to shoot the next picture now that my kids are in sports, but I would still like clear nice pictures. What did you get and how do you like it?
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Thank you, Ellen. Your information is helpful. I'm probably going to go for the Canon 810 instead of the 600. With your and MLipenk's feedback, I believe I can now move forward on this with confidence.
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I have been going back and forth with the same question. I have read all the reviews and opinions I can find on both. After going to the local store and playing with the TZ5 and the 100 (since the 110 is not out yet) I did not find many major difference from the point of view of a novice user. The two main difference I noted were 1) the TZ5 is more compact and I really liked that, however 2) when I zoomed in with the canon on a small sign the image was crystal clear, when I did the same with the TZ% the same sign was very blurry, not even close to readable. This decided it for me. I went with canon. I have been going back and forth with the same question. I have read all the reviews and opinions I can find on both. After going to the local store and playing with the TZ5 and the 100 (since the 110 is not out yet) I did not find many major difference from the point of view of a novice user. The two main difference I noted were 1) the TZ5 is more compact and I really liked that, however 2) when I zoomed in with the canon on a small sign the image was crystal clear, when I did the same with the TZ% the same sign was very blurry, not even close to readable. This decided it for me. I went... » Read More I have been going back and forth with the same question. I have read all the reviews and opinions I can find on both. After going to the local store and playing with the TZ5 and the 100 (since the 110 is not out yet) I did not find many major difference from the point of view of a novice user. The two main difference I noted were 1) the TZ5 is more compact and I really liked that, however 2) when I zoomed in with the canon on a small sign the image was crystal clear, when I did the same with the TZ% the same sign was very blurry, not even close to readable. This decided it for me. I went with canon. « Show Less