G10 or SD880: Any opinions on if I should spend the extra money and get the G10?
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The SD1100's zoom only goes out to a film equivalent of 38mm vs 28mm of both the G10 & SD880.
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I haven't bought yet, but there are two reasons I'm leaning towards to SD800 over the SD700: the wider angle, and the availability of the waterproof housing. I sail on San Francisco Bay, and probably wouldn't expose most cameras to the elements there, much less when heeled over in heavy chop.
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What a coincidence that research lead us to the same two choices! :) Thank you so much for your detailed reply! Your experience is of great help for me!I finally decided to buy the G15, which seems to be the same as the G10, except that it is thinner.http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1236/2009viera.jpghttp://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/panasonic-plasma-hdtv-2009-3.html
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A real Mini0803 with internal storage will do what you are asking. This low end version will not and has horrible video. I would stay away from it. if you are on a tight budget only about 10 more dollars will get you a G1W with much better video quality. This camera has a NT96220FG processor and is no good. You want a camera with the Novatek NT96650 processor. Check out DashCamTalk for more information on both the Novatek NT96650 and Mini0803 and Mini0805
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The photo quality is so similar that even an 8 x 10 enlargement is unlikely to show a difference. The SD1300 uses cheaper materials, and looks and feels cheaper. If the price was similar, the SD940 is a good buy. Today, there is a $60 difference between them, making the SD1300 the better buy.
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I recommend the g5 for photos. I have both. The gh2 is better for video. The g5 has slightly better dynamic range and can shoot faster. The gh2 is amazing for shooting cinema like video, especially if you use a hacked firmware. But for photos, the g5 is more refined.
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The SD780 is made in Japan; big difference when you hold them in your hand. The SD780 is metal casing and higher quality parts vs. the flimsy SD940, which I sold on Ebay. The pros say the SD780 shoots better too. I didn't notice a lot of difference, though the 28mm was a neat feature. Both HD video quality appeared to be the same.
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I was just comparing those today.I ended up going with the SD780 because a) my boyfriend has one and i like the pictures that come out of it... and b) there just were so few comments for the SD1300 ... I figured if it were a great camera, there would be more people buying it.
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I would recommend the G7-2220us, Although I don't like windows 8. Its a pain.
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Have you made a decision? I'm in the same boat. Got a bunch of Sony DVs but the camera is huge. Time to move to HD. I like the Canon HF M40 because its got alot of the same optics as the G10 at half the price. The Pan has a much better range on the wide end, so I'm torn. Not sure if the Pan features are as good as the Canon otherwise.
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I have been through the Powershot SD500 and the G7. My sister has the G9 and we have not have issues with those cameras. Yes, my old SD500 still has issues with low light and I have worked around that having it for this long. It was just time for me to try out Casio and see how the new FC100 did. No, I have not tried video yet but I hope to get a chance in next day or two to let you know. being in a gym shouldn't be a problem as they "usually" have good light but don't take my word.
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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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For me the big difference is that the G12 has the flip out screen. If you like to take pictures from different angles the movable screen lets you get these shots without having to get down on the ground or climb up on stuff. My old Canon A620 has this kind of screen and it is worth the extra money.
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My dilemma was mainly the SD770 or SD790. I didn't like the 1100 because it was too small, cheap feeling, only 8MP (I was upgrading from a 7MP), and I thought the colors were gimmicky.To me, the 770 is a grownup version of the 1100, but the 790 is a different class. I only wish the 790 had a viewfinder and even though I'm now used to the dial, I still wonder if I'm not doing something right when I use it for pics. I haven't been out on a big trip yet though, so the real test is still to come.
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G510, when I got it on sale, was $75. Well worth the price difference, at the time. If it's not an emergency, just wait a while for the price to go down some on the 510. I don't think it'd be worth $40 difference, to me at least. Also, the G510 does NOT have the USB port on the back that is listed on the G110 - although from reading the G110 comments it seems like it was buggy anyways.
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As other have found though the S90's f/2 is only at the widest setting and the G11 is brigher at full zoom and the zoom is longer. So there are a few tradeoffs with the lenses. I'm actually in the same boat I got the G11, but fell in love with the s90 so I got that as well to replace my SD20 pocket camera. Sorry I have not had them long enough or shot enough pictures to give any real comparison. Coming from the SD20 I have a lot of catching up to do on the cameras and the software. I will say I think the rear dial on the s90 and G11 are too easy to rotate, I like the rear dial on the Canon SLRs, these little ones feel cheap and really are not the break through they represented for the SLRs. The s90 control ring on the lens seems very nice, but if it was all metal it would feel much nicer; still that feature is going to work well. I already put an egrips pad on the front of the s90 and a couple other carefully placed so I can hold onto the camera. First pocket camera I've put the hand-strap on as well (very nice one is supplied with camera). They should have included a slim slip case for the camera. I agree the Articulating LCD is a very nice feature and one of the main reasons I'll hold onto the G11, I know the new screens are better but often I'm shooting blind with my SD20. Coming from SLRs still nothing beats a great view finder or angle finder, but the articulating LCD can be very very handy. Now I have two cameras to learn (well actually 3 I replaced my film SLR with a digital as well), it maybe the G11 won't get a lot of use as the s90 will almost certainly be my pocket camera. Still It will be nice to have and after learning to operate these new digitals it should not be to hard to switch between the s90 and the G11.
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A couple of years ago I purchased a G7 thinking that I would be more apt to have it with me so that I wouldn't miss those great photo opportunities. I only take my dslr's out when I am out for the purpose of taking photos. Well my plan didn't work because though it was small it didn't end up being allocated space in my purse as I had thought. It was just a bit to much of a space hog. I purchased the S90 because of its small size, manual controls, and great low light performance and couldn't be happier! I now have a great camera with me all the time other than my stinky iPhone camera. The G series cameras are great but for me it comes down to how you plan to use it! A couple of years ago I purchased a G7 thinking that I would be more apt to have it with me so that I wouldn't miss those great photo opportunities. I only take my dslr's out when I am out for the purpose of taking photos. Well my plan didn't work because though it was small it didn't end up being allocated space in my purse as I had thought. It was just a bit to much of a space hog. I purchased the S90 because of its small size, manual controls, and great low light performance and couldn't be happier! I now have a great camera with me all the time other than my stinky iPhone... » Read More A couple of years ago I purchased a G7 thinking that I would be more apt to have it with me so that I wouldn't miss those great photo opportunities. I only take my dslr's out when I am out for the purpose of taking photos. Well my plan didn't work because though it was small it didn't end up being allocated space in my purse as I had thought. It was just a bit to much of a space hog. I purchased the S90 because of its small size, manual controls, and great low light performance and couldn't be happier! I now have a great camera with me all the time other than my stinky iPhone camera. The G series cameras are great but for me it comes down to how you plan to use it! « Show Less