Nick wrote:
I want to buy a new camera.
Don't want and can't justify the purchase of a DSLR, also don't want a p&s
but I do require something that is easily portable.
A good zoom range would be useful, good macro facilities a neccessity.
The 2 Canons above seem to fit my requirements.
The SX1 has the 'advantage' of a CMOS sensor.
I have read a lot on this ng and also many reviews but still don't know what
camera to go for.
Any thoughts on these or suggestions for alternatives would be much
appreciated.
You blokes know your stuff and generally fair advice is given on this ng.

Well, some blokes perhaps. If you can stand the price differential the
newer SX1 sounds good, particularly if you're interested in movie mode.
Personally, I never use it. The flash bracket on either is a plus. I've
had good luck with canon although my model is quite a bit earlier.
Dave Cohen

Usage will be mainly work related stuff for archives and family snaps.
The ability to take short videos a bonus. Storage media doesn't matter too
much.

I have not bought a camera in 10 years so am not really up to speed with new
developments.
Many thanks