Build quality A650 IS

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does not seem as nice as A640 IS. I have noticed that the build quality on all Canon cameras seems to be cheaper with each new model than the model before. This has been going on for the last 4 years.

 

[JT65019]

That probably has to do with the fact production of most newer cameras (including my A640) have moved from Japan to China to cut costs. Greater use of lower quality plastics hasn't helped. Image quality on non-DSLR cameras has definitely peaked in recent years (in fact reached a plateau due to the megapixel race IMHO) but the actual build of the cameras has gone down. Fortunately, prices on cameras have dropped considerably as well. I remember paying nearly $600 or so for my Olympus 3040 & about the same for my Canon G2 back in the day. I only paid $250 w/tax and shipping for my 640 about 6 months ago! In fact I ruled out the G7 just because the A640 was such good bang for the buck.
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JT

Canon A640

 

[christophrp]

does not seem as nice as A640 IS. I have noticed that the build
quality on all Canon cameras seems to be cheaper with each new model
than the model before. This has been going on for the last 4 years.

I completely agree. This was one of the reasons (besides weight an size) why I´ve returned the camera. Not a good strategy by canon. I wouldn´t mind paying lets say 30 € more for a housing made from high quality plastics.

christoph