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Need to buy a camera under 300$. SX230 HS or SX260 HS

Started Mar 3, 2013 | Discussions thread
neoofmatrix
neoofmatrix Regular Member • Posts: 236
Re: Need to buy a camera under 300$. SX230 HS or SX260 HS

ithehappy wrote:

Okay guys, thanks a lot for your replies, information and support. I've made my mind. I'm going for the 230, if I don't get it 240 then.

Just asking another thing additionally, if I give up on the small size, which one then would be my option? If I add, say another 100$ to by budget.

Thanks once again guys.

From Photgraphyblog review for sx240:

Image quality is on a par with the previous SX230, that is to say very good.

The decision to go to 230 rather than 240 in my opinion is not the best.

The 240 starts at 25mm, whereas 230 starts at 28mm, even if you don't want to consider the telephoto end, while in London you will sure wish you had a bit more at the wide end.

I went to Lisbon recently and I had to buy a camera. I chose SX40. I could not have made a better decision. It is not pocket friendly and is not pleasant to carry, but a fantastic camera.

In India canon has stopped sx40, but you can sure get them in good camera shops for around $400. Amazon UK lists it for £290. A huge step ahead from either 230 or 240 only for a $100 more and a huge compromise on size.

The SX50 might just be out of your budget, retailing around 29K in India.

To sum up, IMHO, if size is important, 240, if IQ and versatility is important then sx40. I strongly recommend you look up for sx40 photos and make your mind.

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