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The s90 keeps pumping out

Started Feb 16, 2016 | Discussions thread
txsizzler
txsizzler Senior Member • Posts: 1,801
Re: S80 vs S90..?

Bas Hamstra wrote:

txsizzler wrote:

I just bought a used S80 a week ago for $30 shipped. Large improvement over the S50 I have been using. Just wondering how much IQ improvement there is with the S90 (besides the f2 sensor).

I had both. The S80 had no IS of course. But it's jpegs and colors are SOOO good. Better than S90, MUCH better. At least in good light.

In suboptimal light the S90 is better with better noise performance, but I never got used to the colors/jpegs.

My advice: use the S80 as a sunshine camera, it is AWSOME for holidays, beaches, colorful events etc. But on the other hand: the 1 inch sensor cameras are here now, that's serious improvement. Find a camera with good default colors/jpegs with it.

Bas

I ended up getting a killer deal on an S95 back a few months ago ($40). Wonderful camera, great sharp images, beautiful and vibrant colors! The size is also a huge plus; truly pocketable! IQ in daylight is close to the same, with the S95 edging it out in overall sharpness, and DR. Low Light is better on the S95, as can be expected.

I am still using the S80, but admittedly the S95 goes with me pretty much everywhere!

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