Hi Nick,

SX1 IS takes hi-def movies, and has low-light/low-noise capability.
Those are the only advantages of the CMOS sensor. The slightly higher
pixel count is because it can take either 16x9 or 4x3. The effective
pixel count is the same.

I seldom take movies, so hi-def movie capability wasn't an attractive
feature at all. The low-light (low noise) feature is attractive, but I
haven't had a problem with noise in any photos I have taken with the
SX10 IS. Besides having the camera I prefer, I saved nearly $200.

The other features I demand, super long zoom, hot shoe, AA batteries,
viewfinder, and macro focusing seem to be the same on these cameras.

Since cameras become obsolete rather quickly, I can apply the $200 I
saved to my next camera a few years down the road. It is hard to
imagine cameras better than these though. These are fantastic.

"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.
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.

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