canon digital camera question

**bluedog** · 12-27-2007, 09:36 PM

Is anyone using a Canon sx100? I've pretty much decided to get a Canon (uses sd cards and AA batteries instead of proprietary cards like Sony or proprietary batteries). I've looked at the sx100, the newer s5 as well as the older model s3. The sx100 is close to $100 cheaper than the s5 and I really wanted to stay under $300, but might convinced to bump up a bit if I knew the s5 was THAT much better for my needs. I know the s5 has some better features, but most of the features seem very similar. The biggest reasons I am leaning toward the sx100 is smaller price tag and also the smaller size (I want something I can take backpacking too).

Any comments? thanks!

**SuperMn106** · 12-28-2007, 09:45 AM

I am not sure about the S5 or the SX100 but I did buy the S3 a couple of months ago and I could not be happier. It is a great camera for the price. The only big difference between the S3 and S5 are, Face detection and the mega pixels. Good Luck.

**smallmunster** · 12-28-2007, 06:53 PM

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/ has detailed reviews of both cameras that you might want to check out.

**bluedog** · 12-28-2007, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the link smallmunster. I've actually been to that site reviewing my choices over and over and over. LOL!

And SuperMn106, thanks for your comments about the s3. The s3 and sx100 are very similar in price and I've also thought about going with the s3. The pluses of the s3: better flash (17ft vs 9.8ft), 12X optical zoom (vs 10X on the sx100), I think you can zoom in during movie clips which you cannot do on the sx100, and has a viewfinder (the sx100 just has the LCD screen).

The pluses of the sx100: 8 megapixels (vs 6 on the s3), better LCD screen, smaller, lighter weight, takes SDHC cards along with SD and MMC, uses Canon's new Digic III processor.

There are a few other differences that don't mean much to me.

The smaller size is really steering me toward the sx100.

I guess what it comes down to is that as soon as a buy a camera, I'll find something better and cheaper out there. LOL! Ahhhhh, such is the facts of buying electronics in this day and age.

**Leo** · 12-29-2007, 11:50 AM

IMHO, the biggest advantage the S3 has over the SX100 is in the accessory arena.

You can get the adapter that allows you to utilize useful filters (ie. polarizing and UV). You can also attach a teleconverter to this adapter that greatly expands the cameras optical zoom range. (Note: DO NOT get any of the Non-Canon telephoto adapters. The cameras firmware has no provision for the non-canon stuff and you will not be happy with the results.)

The S3 also has Macro and Super Macro modes the SX100 does not. If you ever find yourself wanting to take a close up of a turkeys spur or a broad head that you just succeeded with, you will miss Macro Mode.

Don't discount the usefulness of the better flash. Typically even daytime photos in what looks like good light turn out much better if you force a fill flash.

**str8shooter48** · 12-29-2007, 07:40 PM

I have an S3 and think its a great camera. My daughter bought an SX100 about a month ago. She was not pleased with it. Tough on batteries and didn't have the features she was acccustomed too. Needless to say she shipped it back before her 14 day return period was over. There are still a few S3's available online under $300. Check out the site below. I'd probably go with Amazon, as a matter of fact I just placed an order with Amazon for a GPS for my truck about an hour ago.

http://www.everyprice.com/item.asp?i...FQ4iIgodLTcsXg

**bluedog** · 12-30-2007, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by str8shooter48

I have an S3 and think its a great camera. My daughter bought an SX100 about a month ago. She was not pleased with it. Tough on batteries and didn't have the features she was acccustomed too. Needless to say she shipped it back before her 14 day return period was over. There are still a few S3's available online under $300. Check out the site below. I'd probably go with Amazon, as a matter of fact I just placed an order with Amazon for a GPS for my truck about an hour ago.

http://www.everyprice.com/item.asp?i...FQ4iIgodLTcsXg

Thanks for the info! I've been waffling over the s3, s5, sx100. I've just heard so much good about the s3 from you and others that I think that is the way I will go. The reviews on the s5 don't sound like it was all that much of an upgrade so since I can get the s3 through Amazon, I will save the $40 and get that one.

Thanks all!