stone166574
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Hi everyone, I'm decide to purchase Digital IXUS II (Powershot SD100), any comment about this camera?
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Digital IXUS II (Powershot SD100)
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Raist3d
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Avoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).Hi everyone, I'm decide to purchase Digital IXUS II (Powershot
SD100), any comment about this camera?
Thanks,
- Raist
Milan Trenovszki
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I disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. Just bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.Avoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every millimeter counts.
so let's try to guess when the SD100 is going to hit the US market. I've been waiting for two months now, since canon's initial announcement in May,03.
What do you think guys? From a marketing point of view, It seems to me that they're waiting for their S230s already out there to be sold... Who would buy the S230 if there is a similar 3.2MP canon camera for the same price.....unless the S230's price drop by $100 at least!
This coming 4th of July holiday? Let's hope so.
-Bello
What do you think guys? From a marketing point of view, It seems to me that they're waiting for their S230s already out there to be sold... Who would buy the S230 if there is a similar 3.2MP canon camera for the same price.....unless the S230's price drop by $100 at least!
This coming 4th of July holiday? Let's hope so.
-Bello
I disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
stone166574
New member
This camera have not yet launch in Singapore, can I know what is the price in US market?What do you think guys? From a marketing point of view, It seems to
me that they're waiting for their S230s already out there to be
sold... Who would buy the S230 if there is a similar 3.2MP canon
camera for the same price.....unless the S230's price drop by $100
at least!
This coming 4th of July holiday? Let's hope so.
-Bello
Raist3d wrote:
Thanks,
Stone
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Raist3d
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The problem is that the picture quality of the SD100 is clearly inferior to the S230's. If Canon was able to keep exactly the same picture quality, then I would recommend the SD100.I disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
- Raist
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Raist3d
Guest
Anybody that caresa about pictureq quality.so let's try to guess when the SD100 is going to hit the US market.
I've been waiting for two months now, since canon's initial
announcement in May,03.
What do you think guys? From a marketing point of view, It seems to
me that they're waiting for their S230s already out there to be
sold... Who would buy the S230 if there is a similar 3.2MP canon
camera for the same price.....
- Raist
at least!
This coming 4th of July holiday? Let's hope so.
-Bello
I disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
In what ways are the SD100 pictures inferior to the S230? I read from numerous websites that the two cameras were essentially the same, with the only difference being the size and memory format..
I originally ordered the S400, however, the SD100 was released the next day and I wanted a camera that was compatible with SD cards- however, it's been over 2 months and Amazon has not even acknowledged that the camera is released. Does anybody know when it will be released and whether I should just purchase an Optio S or Z3 instead? Thank you for your feedback.
I originally ordered the S400, however, the SD100 was released the next day and I wanted a camera that was compatible with SD cards- however, it's been over 2 months and Amazon has not even acknowledged that the camera is released. Does anybody know when it will be released and whether I should just purchase an Optio S or Z3 instead? Thank you for your feedback.
The problem is that the picture quality of the SD100 is clearlyI disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
inferior to the S230's. If Canon was able to keep exactly the same
picture quality, then I would recommend the SD100.
- Raist
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Raist3d
Guest
Look at the review in this very forum: the camera has more "blur" in the end points/edges of the photo area, more blooming, more chromatic aberrations and color shifting.In what ways are the SD100 pictures inferior to the S230?
While the S230 has its share of chromatic aberrations and some blooking it's nowhere to the level of this camera, and I have not seen color shifting with the S230.
That is certainly what it reads on paper. But paper specs and real world performance can be different things.I read
from numerous websites that the two cameras were essentially the
same, with the only difference being the size and memory format..
- Raist
I originally ordered the S400, however, the SD100 was released the
next day and I wanted a camera that was compatible with SD cards-
however, it's been over 2 months and Amazon has not even
acknowledged that the camera is released. Does anybody know when
it will be released and whether I should just purchase an Optio S
or Z3 instead? Thank you for your feedback.
The problem is that the picture quality of the SD100 is clearlyI disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
inferior to the S230's. If Canon was able to keep exactly the same
picture quality, then I would recommend the SD100.
- Raist
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Raist3d
Guest
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Look at the review in this very forum:In what ways are the SD100 pictures inferior to the S230?
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I mean, in this very website.
- Raist
Milan Trenovszki
Member
How can you compare the sd100 and s230 if the latter was not even reviewed on this site?
I don't think comparing different sites' reviews if fair: just pick one camera and look at the sample pictures of different reviews.
Or do you own an s230?
I don't think comparing different sites' reviews if fair: just pick one camera and look at the sample pictures of different reviews.
Or do you own an s230?
Look at the review in this very forum: the camera has more "blur"In what ways are the SD100 pictures inferior to the S230?
in the end points/edges of the photo area, more blooming, more
chromatic aberrations and color shifting.
While the S230 has its share of chromatic aberrations and some
blooking it's nowhere to the level of this camera, and I have not
seen color shifting with the S230.
JissleDrissle
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Hey,
I was looking for a small camera that still had good video qualities. At first I was looking at the Canon Elph series cuz one of my friends has the S200, but I was always annoyed by the 15 second limit. I was hoping the SD100 fixed that problem, but it doesn't sound like it. In light of this, would I be better off going with one of the Sony DSC-P cameras?
I was looking for a small camera that still had good video qualities. At first I was looking at the Canon Elph series cuz one of my friends has the S200, but I was always annoyed by the 15 second limit. I was hoping the SD100 fixed that problem, but it doesn't sound like it. In light of this, would I be better off going with one of the Sony DSC-P cameras?
The problem is that the picture quality of the SD100 is clearlyI disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
inferior to the S230's. If Canon was able to keep exactly the same
picture quality, then I would recommend the SD100.
- Raist
Jim Hutter
Member
Take a look at the "Conclusion" page of the reviews for the S400 and SD100. Based on the pros/cons listed there, I'm not sure why the S400 is Highly Recommended and the SD100 is just above average? Don't mean that as an attack on Phil, just a genuine question.
I'm looking for an ultra-compact, I think video would be a very nice feature, and I think 640x480 video is a mnimum.
Given the SD100 and S400 seem very similar from the Conclusion page, and the SD100 has the video I want, does that make it a Highly Recommended for me?
I'm looking for an ultra-compact, I think video would be a very nice feature, and I think 640x480 video is a mnimum.
Given the SD100 and S400 seem very similar from the Conclusion page, and the SD100 has the video I want, does that make it a Highly Recommended for me?
The whole point is to not just read the conclusion. If 640x480 video is of utmost importance to you, you can simply eliminate all cameras that don't have it). For the rest of us the review makes sense when image quality is primary.Given the SD100 and S400 seem very similar from the Conclusion
page, and the SD100 has the video I want, does that make it a
Highly Recommended for me?
SD100:
Good resolution, about as much as we could expect from an ultra-compact three megapixel
S400:
Excellent resolution, best of the ultra-compact four megapixel class.
SD100:
the SD100 is a compromise, the lens suffers from softness at maximum aperture ('wide open' - which it is likely to be in most medium and low light situations) and also exhibited chromatic aberrations. We also experienced color shift in overexposed reds and the camera's macro performance wasn't fantastic.
SD400:
The PowerShot S400 is a stylish ultra-compact, it follows in the tradition of previous ultra-compact PowerShots in being functional, of very good build quality and producing excellent images.
Milan Trenovszki
Member
The SD100 is definitely your camera: in 320x240 it can record 3 minutes(!)of video with sound, and in 640x480 the limit is 30 seconds. Even the 320x240 resolution is good enough ( VHS) for most home video applications, and 3 minutes is a VERY long time considering the usual length of the funny/interesting moments.
Hey,
I was looking for a small camera that still had good video
qualities. At first I was looking at the Canon Elph series cuz one
of my friends has the S200, but I was always annoyed by the 15
second limit. I was hoping the SD100 fixed that problem, but it
doesn't sound like it. In light of this, would I be better off
going with one of the Sony DSC-P cameras?
nowhere_man
New member
Any idea when this camera (SD100) will be released in the US? It's not much of an option right now if it isn't even available!
Hey,
I was looking for a small camera that still had good video
qualities. At first I was looking at the Canon Elph series cuz one
of my friends has the S200, but I was always annoyed by the 15
second limit. I was hoping the SD100 fixed that problem, but it
doesn't sound like it. In light of this, would I be better off
going with one of the Sony DSC-P cameras?
Milan Trenovszki
Member
If I remember correctly, it's been announced June 27.
Look at the Canon homepage (USA).
Look at the Canon homepage (USA).
Any idea when this camera (SD100) will be released in the US? It's
not much of an option right now if it isn't even available!
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Raist3d
Guest
I compare them because I know the kind of pictures the S230 can do (I have it) and I am seeing what the SD100 is doing. After you use a camera a lot in different situations, you can get a good feel how the camera will respond even if you dont' have the exact shot, within reason.How can you compare the sd100 and s230 if the latter was not even
reviewed on this site?
I don't think comparing different sites' reviews if fair: just pick
one camera and look at the sample pictures of different reviews.
Or do you own an s230?
Even Canon's own company shots show this difference in quality.
- Raist
Look at the review in this very forum: the camera has more "blur"In what ways are the SD100 pictures inferior to the S230?
in the end points/edges of the photo area, more blooming, more
chromatic aberrations and color shifting.
While the S230 has its share of chromatic aberrations and some
blooking it's nowhere to the level of this camera, and I have not
seen color shifting with the S230.
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Raist3d
Guest
BTW, I would like to know in what way(s?) is the SD100 more advanced over the S230. We have size and the memory card.. and that's it I think.I disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
- Raist
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
R
Raist3d
Guest
The S230 and SD100 have the capability to record 3 minutes in 160x120, and 320x240 with the appropriate memory card (i.e. yo have enough space and it's not dead slow). you can also record 30 secs 640x480. All of these at 15 fps.Hey,
I was looking for a small camera that still had good video
qualities. At first I was looking at the Canon Elph series cuz one
of my friends has the S200, but I was always annoyed by the 15
second limit. I was hoping the SD100 fixed that problem, but it
doesn't sound like it. In light of this, would I be better off
going with one of the Sony DSC-P cameras?
- Raist
The problem is that the picture quality of the SD100 is clearlyI disagree, the SD100 is much smaller and is more advanced. JustAvoid, buy the PowerShot S230 instead (for got the Ixus nomenclature).
bought one and I'm very pleased by its performance.
And this is the smallest Canon digicam ever, so slim it easily fits
into my pocket. The S230 is much thicker. In this arena, every
millimeter counts.
inferior to the S230's. If Canon was able to keep exactly the same
picture quality, then I would recommend the SD100.
- Raist
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