A80 or S410 (or A70)?

[BigToque]

I'm looking at getting a digital camera. I've never owned one before.

I was looking at the A70 before, but now the A80 (hey its new 🙂). What is the difference between the S410 and the A80?

Is it worth getting the A80 over the A70 considering the price difference?

 

[yllus]

Hey Stefan. 🙂 Regarding the A80 versus the A70, it really depends on what your uses for the camera are going to be like. The A80 has quite a bit larger LCD and a 4 megapixel sensor instead of the 3.0 of the A70. If you can spare the change, go for the A80...

 

[theNEOone]

you can do a product comparison on canon's page. in terms of specs, the s410 and A80 are virtually identical. however, the s410 uses a rechargable lithium ion, weighs less, and is smaller. being an owner of the sd100, i'm partial towards the style of the s410.


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[dartworth]

or the A75...?

 

[0roo0roo]

don't even think s70. just remember sensors have pixels that only detect one type of color each.. so 3mpix is not 3mpix color detail😉

 

[0roo0roo]

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/digital-camera12.htm

 

[bbkat]

Originally posted by: yllus
Hey Stefan. 🙂 Regarding the A80 versus the A70, it really depends on what your uses for the camera are going to be like.

The A-series are great beginner cameras. Don't get caught up in the megapixel hype. Unless you're planning to print larger than 8x10, 3MP is sufficient.

Since she lives in another state, I got an A60 (2MP) for a friend of mine for a little over $100. The pics are NIIIIICE! 😀

 

[hollowman]

Get A80 if you want the fuctions like Flippable LCD screen and use of AA batteries. (You will get much better battery life using 2250nimh batt. than S410's li-ion batt. pack. ) Go for S410 if you want very compact camera that will fit into your pocket.


Edit: Btw, I own A80 because I absolutely loved A70 and wanted the flip LCD thing. I have had S400 too but I thought it was too small for my hand and didn't feel very comfortable holding with one hand.