Canon sx 200 or canon sx 120??? I need very good zoom for soccer and school shows Whic camera has better zoom, speed between shots and quality for far shots?
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Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want a small hybrid, you could consider the Lumix GF1, but they aren't cheap. Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want... » Read More Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want a small hybrid, you could consider the Lumix GF1, but they aren't cheap. « Show Less
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Thank you for the Advice E Thomas, I have a kodak, that when I zoom in, its not the shot I wanted, now I know why, thank you again!!Stacey2426@aol.com
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Why do you say " that the SX10IS will be better for photos" when this is the bottom line of the review you link: Canon's PowerShot SX1 IS has justifiably become one of the most talked-about super-zoom cameras on the market today. It takes the already capable PowerShot SX10 IS with its powerful 20x zoom and articulated screen, but swaps the sensor for a CMOS version which can deliver both HD video recording and fast continuous shooting. As such, the SX1 IS becomes the latest and arguably one of the best hybrid cameras to date, delivering 10 Megapixel stills at up to 4fps with a decent degree of manual control, along with Full HD video in the 1080p format. The SX1 IS is more than just the SX10 IS with HD and fast continuous shooting though. Canon's also fitted an HDMI port to deliver quality output to an HDTV, supplied an infra red remote control to make those HD slideshows even more convenient, and swapped both the viewfinder and screen for wider 16:9 shaped models to better-suit the HD video mode. There's also a digital teleconverter option which can double the reach of the lens without any loss of quality when filming video. The lens motor is also the improved silent mechanism used on higher end cameras and comes with RAW without need to update firmware (my additional comments...the only downside I see is the lower resolution viewfinder but I rarely use viewfinders any more anyway).
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I would say, a great camera that never let me down... this SX40 with its super zoom very steady with full zoom although with DigZoom on, it's harder to stay steady without a tripod but this is normal with 140X zoom.On the other hand, I would recommend the new model of this one (SX50HS) featuring panoramic mode & even more stable shooting mode. hope this helps :)
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After much research I choose the Canon SX700. Love the camera. I have Canon EOS equipment so a often lean towards Canon.
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I have no direct experience with the SX40, but looked at it as an option when I purchased the SX50. The faster shutter speed, ability to shoot in RAW, and most significantly, the substantial difference in optical zoom, made the SX50 the best investment for me. I had been shooting with a 30 optical zoom camera before, and there really is a big difference with the 50 Optical Zoom of the SX50 HS.
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Yeah the biggest complaint for the SX200IS was the automatic flash every time. I'm gonna wait to see if that has been fixed in the SX210IS before I go ahead an order. Looks like a great improvement in every other area!I'm glad I held out on getting my super-zoom point and shoot! Within the last few weeks Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, and Panasonic all announced their Spring 2010 models. There are some real good options out there!
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I recommend the X-S1, hands down. Close ups are fantastic, it has Macro & Super Macro modes allowing for photos of subjects at a 1cm range. It's got the 26x zoom, plus the Super Intelligent Zoom feature providing. A further 1.4, and 2.0 zoom with no pixel degradation. The filter size is 62mm. Hope this helps!
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I compared the Canon SX30is with the Nikon P100, and the Nikon CLEARLY won when I was comparing image quality. I returned the Canon, and when I found out the P500 was being released, I also returned the Nikon P100 and will patiently wait for the P500. Where did you get your Canon? Some places have a 90 day return policy (Sams).
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Is the Canon 230hs a good compromise? Pocketable but more zoom than the S95? Is the image quality as good as the SX40?
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Yes, the SX110 is heavier, and a little larger . . . but I think the 10X zoom makes up for anything. The screen is surprisingly easy to see, even outdoors. I was hesitant to go without a viewfinder, but now it doesn't bother me. That being said, the 590 is an excellent camera, does 80-90% of the SX110 does, and is DIRT cheap if you shop around. But the 10X zoom on the 110 is something I just love, and I'm glad I went with the 110.
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I can't give you a comparison of them. I can tell you the S1000 is an awesom bridge camera. You can have full manual control or just use auto. The zoom is great both optical and digital. I highly recommend the S1000. Other revues I've read say shooting video you can hear the lens motor when zooming and ths is true. However you can remove the sound when editing the project.
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I find it frustrating that the. Sx40 does not take pictures fast enough. I don,t want to use burst mode. After reading that it has 1 sec. Between shots which is a built in feature I m. Thinking of returning it for one that can shoot faster. Any suggestions oncameras that shoot faster and are just as good?
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I own the FZ200 and returned the X-S1. Even though the X-S1 has a larger sensor which should result in better image quality, unfortunately the X-S1's auto focus is unreliable, image stabilization almost seems non-existent , and the lens has about the same slow and dark specs as a DSLR kit lens, which results in blurry pics more often them not. To get around that, you can up the ISO a bit, but that won't help focus issues and reduces the mirage quality. I get much better pics out of my Panasonic FZ200 and I suspect you would get the same out of the FZ70.
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Look up "canon chdk". It's a firmware that you load from your sd card. I'm getting optical zoom in my SD800IS, along with many other features, like shooting in raw, and control over shutter speed. For those cameras with aperture control (mine just has a NS filter), you can even adjust that.Still, I really like the looks of the SX1 coming out. I'm going to start saving for Christmas now.
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M. Dean, can you elaborate a bit? I'm having the identical dilemma. Never owned a digital camera, and the SX110 looks neat, but am thrown by lack of viewfinder and bulkiness.
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FYI: My SX10 failed for lens error after 2 years and a few months. I had also noticed in the past few months lesser picture quality for no specific reason. I did use it as a field camera so it took some minor abuse. I'm going for the SX20 as I like the functionality and the price is right for a camera for use in rough country.
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I have owned Canon SX10 IS, and my husband is currently shooting with Nikon P100. I have no experience with Canon PowerShot G11; I own a G9. In terms of image quality, the Fuji trounces both Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P100. Nikon's video quality, on the other hand, leaves Fuji Finepix HS10 in the dust. Shutter lag is average. Fuji can't begin to complete with either of the Canons or the Nikon when it comes to shot-to-shot time. There is a burst mode which takes 3, 7 or 10 shots, depending on which option you've selected, but the write time afterward takes forever. If you're looking for a camera with plenty of action performance, the Fuji is not your best bet. However, if your style, like mine, is to take your time composing between shots, the camera is great. Despite its slow shot-to-shot performance, I appreciate being able to shoot in low light, something the SX10 just doesn't handle well, and I like seeing the details that are smudged by Canon's noise reduction--especially when shooting at ISO 400 and up.