cannon s100 vs nikon coolpix 950

[ajiemar]

I was in the market for a digital still camera and was trying to decide between these two cameras. anybody have any comments about either?

 

[Doggiedog]

There is a new version of the S100 coming out called the S300. It has video and a 3X optical zoom. Check out the article on CNN.

 

[Deicide]

I've read that the CoolPix 990 is one of the best cameras on the market. See if you can find one of those for a decent price.

 

[BDawg]

I just got my 950 today. It's a great camera. DPReview is a great place for camera reviews. They did a comparison between the CP950 and the Cannon Proshot 70 (I think). Go check it out.

For the money, I don't think there's a better camera than the 950. I got mine for $699 (before rebate).

 

[pmark]

These are two totally different camera. It all depends on what you value for your camera. If you want a camera that you can always carry with you then get the canon S100. If you want the best quality and don't care about the size of the camera then get the coolpix 950.

 

[RossMAN]

Here's a great Canon PowerShot S100 vs. Nikon Coolpix 950 comparison.

If you want a digital camera LOADED with features get the Nikon Coolpix 950, they're also offering a $150 rebate. I did the $150 rebate and it came back within a month, that's impressive for a rebate.

Read this hot deals thread for more input on the Nikon Coolpix 950.

 

[Doggiedog]

I have an S100 so I can pretty much sum up its pros and cons.

Pros:
Size, it is incredibly small. You can just about carry it anywhere in a pocket.
Battery, it comes with a Li Ion battery which charges rather quickly and lasts about 90 flash pictures.
Photo quality is very good. I have used lesser digital cameras and the S100 looks much better.
LCD screen is very good. Much better than alot of the other digital cameras (Kodak, Fuji) I've used.
Downloading into your PC is very fast via USB port.

Cons:
Cycle time is very slow. I've heard the S100 has a pretty good cycle time but my friend's Fuji is much faster than my Canon.
Flash is very poor. If it is dark and you are taking a picture beyond 6 feet, forget about it. You'll just get darkness.
Limited resolutions.
2X optical zoom is not enough.
Control panel is quirky and not very straightforward.
Limited manual adjustments.
No carrying case.

Overall, I like this camera for what it is, a compact, point and shoot. This camera is not really one for photo enthusiasts. I use it to take pictures of my baby and carry it around all the time when I take him out.