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looking for a good point and shoot

Started Dec 11, 2012 | Questions thread
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Re: looking for a good point and shoot

Steen Bay wrote:

Greynerd wrote:

FredK wrote:

I am looking for a good point and shoot to replace my wonderful but aged A630. With all the options out there like S100, S110, G15, sx260, elph110, elph320 (one of my friends even has a Pan ZS19 that he likes). I want to just use it in Auto mode and take good pictures and videos of the kids and family (JPEG only). Is G15 or S110 an over kill? Does anyone has any recommendation for a point and shoot?

Thanks for any recommendations.

I do not think you can go far wrong if you get a Canon SX130 or SX150 if you can find one cheap as the new SX160 has come out. Full PASM, 12x zoom and uses AA batteries and gives excellent results. A bit large but very easy to hold. The best value for money in my opinion.

Agree that the SX100 series is good value, but if the OP only upgrades every five years or so, then I think that e.g. the wider and longer zoom (25-500mm equivalent) and the better sensor (BSI-CMOS vs. CCD) on the SX260 is well worth the extra money.

I could not disagree with that if the extra funds are available though CCD's can have their virtues in good light. I think if you want a point and shoot Canon have enough to keep you satisfied without complicating things with different brands. I have a Canon Ixus 230/Elph 310 also which is great for compactness and results but not so good with controls. The problem with stabilised cameras is they like slow shutter speeds which is not so good with moving subjects such as children. Kids and Pets with the Ixus does not improve shutter speeds and you have to push the ISO to speed it up. I am wondering about using CHDK but my firmware version number is nothing like the 100x they use and they say it can damage the camera by operating it out of spec. though this is unlikely. Possibly not worth the bother.

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