Fuji F50 vs Canon SD1000

[RossMAN]

Price isn't an issue.

 

[jpeyton]

The F50 should be a better camera. Built-in IS and better noise sensitivity than Canon (although not as good as the Fuji F31), plus excellent resolution (12MP).

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[VegasF6]

Since price isn't an issue you should consider the higher end Canon sd850 or sd870. The sd1000 is a great little camera, but kind of lower end.

 

[OdiN]

Or how about a PowerShot A720 IS?

The controls on Canon P&S cameras tend to be much better than others.

12MP vs. 7MP or 8MP in a P&S isn't even worth considering as a purchase factor. The companies just pump up the MP to have a bigger number for people in the stores to go "LOOK! Bigger number means better!"

You can print a 16x20 easily enough with a 6MP sensor.

The A720 has a 6X Optical Zoom vs. the 3X of the other mentioned cameras.

Don't bother with digital zoom on a P&S. If you want that, you can just crop and enlarge in photoshop and get better results.

 

[corkyg]

If price is not really an issue, look at the S5 IS.

 

[VegasF6]

I assumed he was looking for an ultra compact, but who knows.

 

[OdiN]

A720 isn't ultra compact, but it's compact enough I would think.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: OdiN
A720 isn't ultra compact, but it's compact enough I would think.

depends on who you ask I consider all the A series to be "gf/wife compact"... it goes in their purse You can't slide those in your pocket and sit down still comfortably (well, relatively).

 

[Fardringle]

It fits nicely in a shirt or jacket pocket. I don't think I would put any camera in a pants pocket.

 

[Aharami]

IMO 12 mp is too much for a compact, even for the larger fuji lens. Man I dunno why Fuji ever moved away from the specs of the f31. That is such an amazing camera!

 

[VegasF6]

Yah, personally I am looking for a second camera that will fit in my shirt pocket for motorcycle touring. My A620 is just too big. I assume the A720 is about the same size as my 620? So, I am deciding between the sd850 and sd870. I think they really ought to be the same price, but oh well.

For a slightly larger camera, I would lean towards an A650 over the 720. If you haven't noticed I admit I am quite partial to Canon and also to OIS.

I have to agree with corkyg the S5 looks super nice too.

I have to keep it to two camera's and one has to be pocket version, and one needs to be wife friendly. I have to admit there have been a few time I sure would have liked an ultra-zoom, but not too often.

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: corkyg
If price is not really an issue, look at the S5 IS.

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