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PS SX40 compared to S100 : experiences ?

Started Nov 12, 2011 | Discussions thread
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mermaidkiller Senior Member • Posts: 1,450
PS SX40 compared to S100 : experiences ?

I am about to buy an S100 but am in doubt after I read a good review of the SX40.

Now I have a G9 of end 2007 as a small camera. A good one, but not performing well above 800-1600ASA. The S-100 seems to perform well even at 3200 or 6400 rivaling (or even outperforming ??) my EOS 40d.

Another reason is the 24mm wide angle end of the zoom instead of 35mm of the G9 and the very good 1080p videos taken with it even at low light I saw on Youtube, all without vertical bars thru bright objects.

All a reason for buying a cellphone sized good quality pocket camera in cases my SLR is too bulky.

But I read a review of the SX40 with seemingly the same good quality as the S100 with a stunning 35x zoom (35-840 mapped on 35mm), but a bulkier body. Price is about the same, around $400.

My question: Does the SX40 really rival the S-100 with as extra the 35x instead of 5x zoom ?

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