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Image Quality: Is newer better?

Started Dec 2, 2012 | Discussions thread
BosPhotoMan Regular Member • Posts: 320
Re: Image Quality: Is newer better?

IMO the short answer is no.  I believe there was a jump in IQ from the SX30 to SX40 probably mostly due to the decrease in megapixels.  There was a discernible improvement in CA .  I haven't seen a lot of evidence that the most recent models from Canon and Panasonic have better IQ.  In the case of the SX50, I think there's some evidence that CA is worse.

The newer models certainly have other features that might be desirable, e.g., faster autofocus, longer zoom. etc.   Speaking for myself, I'm content to wait until the next generation of superzooms before trading in my trusty SX40

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