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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
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. I have not bought a camera in 10 years so am not really up to speed with new developments. Many thanks |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:06:26 -0000, Nick wrote:
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. . . . 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. Both do videos better than most other cameras and record stereo sound. For the purposes stated, both should be fine, with each model having a minor advantage or two that the other doesn't match, but the differences are slight. Check them in a store though, as they've grown a bit in size and weight compared with their previous siblings, the S3 IS, S5 IS, etc. Some may find that they're easily portable but others may find them borderline bulky. As for weights, they are 14.5, 15.9 and 19.8 oz. for the S3 IS, S5 IS and SX10. |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
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 |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
Dave Cohen wrote:
[] 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. [] Dave Cohen You should try it sometime - a short movie burst with sound can sometimes capture the atmosphere of an event in a way which still photos do not. The two are complementary, and you may be pleased with the result. Cheers, David |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
David J Taylor wrote:
Dave Cohen wrote: [] 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. [] Dave Cohen You should try it sometime - a short movie burst with sound can sometimes capture the atmosphere of an event in a way which still photos do not. The two are complementary, and you may be pleased with the result. I agree with that. It's only when some people expect it to serve as a full-fledged substitute for a dedicated video camera that they get disappointed. |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
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. -- Pardon my spam deterrent; send email to Cheers, Steve Henning in Reading, PA USA - http://rhodyman.net |
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Any thoughts/comparisons on Canon SX1 and SX10
"Nick" wrote snip I've been very pleased with my SX10, tho I'm new to digital cameras... I read reviews for many days before opting for this particular camera. The only real critics of the camera were those complaining about low light shots. Wide angle, great zoom, and finally, the video capabilities were the final selling point for me. While not high def, the video is h264 format, making for great video at considerably smaller size. Also, in regards to video, most all cameras cut off automatically after 8-12 minutes. The SX10 shuts off after 4gb, or 1 hour. After filming a recent concert, it reached 4gb in 52 minutes. Simply pushing the RECORD button, cranked it right back up again. I recorded the 90 minute show, and have since taken about 200 pictures, and still using the same 4 alkaline batteries. The loudness of the concert overpowered the stereo mics, giving it too much 'boom', but the results were overall very good. Shot from the uppermost balcony, you can check out the video here.. (the camera pulled in much closer than we could actually see ourselves, from the nosebleed section. If you watch, click the HIGH QUALITY link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J_qv...e=channel_page |
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