What digicam should i get

[Byte]

I recently broke my SD200 (was getting bored with it anyways) and narrowed it down to the FX9 and S500. I like how the S500 is tiny and seems to have a really fast focus and shot to shot times seem really awesome. The FX9 has optical image stabilization which is nice for those quick moments and night time, but is a bit slower where you might miss those quick moments. I've been reading all the reviews i can find on both, but haven't found any good direct comparisons. What do you guys think?

 

[NFS4]

When I think P&S cameras, I don't think Panasonic and Casio...

 

[Byte]

give me another brand and i'll tell you why it sucks.

 

[imported_Mike]

The S500 hands down.

 

[CStan]

Originally posted by: Byte
give me another brand and i'll tell you why it sucks.

how about Fuji (the F11 or Z2)? I'm wondering why you wouldn't consider then because I am.

 

[Vegito]

darn.. i check the s500 the only thing i dont like is the docking/usb... i have external flash so i dont worry about the small flash..

still considering canon sd550... i was looking for the fx9 also.. hows that ?

 

[PurdueRy]

"If the Exilim EX-S500's photo quality was better I'd have no problem recommending it. However, it consistently disappointed me where other cameras do not. While it has a lot of potential, your money would be better spent on another camera."

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
"If the Exilim EX-S500's photo quality was better I'd have no problem recommending it. However, it consistently disappointed me where other cameras do not. While it has a lot of potential, your money would be better spent on another camera."

...and who said this?

 

[jpeyton]

Canon SD450 or Fuji F10




And when is the Fuji F11 coming out? Worth upgrading from an F10?

 

[Vegito]

can any of these camera take a 2gb sd card ?

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Byte
give me another brand and i'll tell you why it sucks.

The Olympus C7000 Ultra Zoom and the Olympus C7070 are 2 of the best digital camera's ive ever seen, and they dont melt your wallet on the way out of the checkout line.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
"If the Exilim EX-S500's photo quality was better I'd have no problem recommending it. However, it consistently disappointed me where other cameras do not. While it has a lot of potential, your money would be better spent on another camera."

...and who said this?

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/casio/exilim_s500-review/index.shtml

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Canon SD450 or Fuji F10




And when is the Fuji F11 coming out? Worth upgrading from an F10?

I think it depends on if you want the manual control. Another P&S with usable ISO 1600 and manual controls does not exist at the moment. I think I am going to seriously consider the F11 when I upgrade my P&S.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: Byte
give me another brand and i'll tell you why it sucks.

The Olympus C7000 Ultra Zoom and the Olympus C7070 are 2 of the best digital camera's ive ever seen, and they dont melt your wallet on the way out of the checkout line.

R U going to tell me whats wrong with these camera's, or can I just assume they are the best evar.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: NFS4
When I think P&S cameras, I don't think Panasonic and Casio...

There is nothing wrong with Panasonic and Casio's current line of digital P&S. Please remove yourself from Canon's nads, because that's what I know you are getting at.

 

[xospec1alk]

i have the s500, pretty good camera, the autofocus in low light takes a while sometimes though. but overall decent p&s

 

[DeeKnow]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
"If the Exilim EX-S500's photo quality was better I'd have no problem recommending it. However, it consistently disappointed me where other cameras do not. While it has a lot of potential, your money would be better spent on another camera."

...and who said this?

PurdueRy did... it says so right above your post... duh

 

[Hacp]

My sister just got it and I opened it for her The Casio is a beast . Picture quality is subpar though, but the form factor makes up for it

 

[loic2003]

Originally posted by: Hacp
My sister just got it and I opened it for her The Casio is a beast . Picture quality is subpar though, but the form factor makes up for it

Well, this was taken with the Z750, the model above what the OP is thinking about getting. It has a pentax lens and seems to be pretty good. I certainly have been hugely happy witht he quality of the images, the versatility, battery life, size and speed. Granted it's not as good as an SLR, but for a point and shoot (with optional manual settings) I think it's worth every penny/cent.

Note: the image has been shrunken considerably to put it on the net - the original is 4.4Mb.