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Powershot SD700 IS vs SD800 IS?
I am ready to buy a new digital camera. This will be my third in 4 years. My current one (a FujiFilm) is great, however it is around the size of a SLR camera. The wife wants a more compact one, so I’ve decided on one of Canon’s Powershots. I’ve given three as gifts over the years and the photos always look great.
I cannot decide on the SD700 vs SD800. The 800 are more expensive, by $100 or so, but the cameras otherwise are very similar. The 800 has a better resolution at 7 megapixels versus 6 for the 700, but I can’t convince myself that the 7 will matter much more than the 6.
Anyone work with these cameras or is very familiar with Canon’s line? I’d like some advice on why to choose the newer 800 (more expensive one) today over the 700 (less expensive). As you can tell, I like to upgrade cameras fairly routinely, so moving up in a year and a half to another camera is fine.
Reviews on CNET show that the 700 actually has a higher user score.
You are correct on the Mega Pixel. There’s almost no different between 6 and 7 MP. The differences between these 2 camera are minor and the price different is only about $50 on most Internet retailer.
Three differences I want to point out is the zoom range of the lens and the ISO setting. The 700 can zoom out a bit more (140mm vs 105mm) but its not as wide as the 800 (28mm vs 35mm). So, ask yourself if you want a wider angle or zoom out a bit more.
The 800 will allow you to set the ISO to 1600. But I think you will hardly take any picture at 1600 since the image will be so noisy that the picture will not be a keeper.
The 800 will also allow you to take picture at 3:2 ratio. This is the ratio that was used by 35mm film camera and most standard print size is 3:2 ratio too. That means what you shoot is what you get from the print out without any cropping.
Hope this help.
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Looking for a good SLR for someone getting into photography?
I’ve been looking at a few cameras and I think I’ve narrowed it down to 3.
1. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-xsi/4505-6501_7-32891057.html?tag=mncol;lst
2. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-d200/4505-6501_7-31568586.html?tag=mncol;lst
(it’s a few years old but I’ve found it for less than $600)
3. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/olympus-e-450-with/4505-6501_7-33573282.html?tag=mncol;lst
(comes with 2 lenses)
I’m wanting to stay below the $600 mark. If you have any other options feel free to suggest them as well.
Thank you
I suggest a Nikon D40, it’ll do everything a beginning photographer needs and it’s pretty inexpensive.
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