compare canon A570 IS and canon SD1000

can you tell me which camera is best among canon SD1000 and Canon A570 IS.

SD1000 is best at... Fitting into a small pocket
A570IS is best at... everything else!

Seriously, Camera manufacturers have to make compromises when designing and building the smallest cameras, the end result is fewer features and slightly lower overall performance. I looked at the SD1000; when I first noticed that it uses the new DigicIII I was excited, then I looked at all the details and quickly decided it wasn't in the same league with the 570.

The A570IS is best because..

1) Takes better quality photos in low light, mostly due to image stabilization, partly due to better high ISO performance.

2) Takes better quality photos of distant objects due to the higher 4X optical zoom AND the image stabilization.

3) Can focus much closer for macro shots, as close as 2 inches at widest angle.

4) Easier to hold stable with right hand due to the shape of the battery compartment, reduced natural shake so the image stabilization can be most effective.

5) Takes more photos before you must recharge/change batteries. The SD1000 is limited to about 210 photos with it's custom battery pack. With the AA batteries in the A570IS, you decide the quality of battery you use and how many spares you keep around. I highly recommend the Energizer Lithium, longest lasting battery there is, and just happens to have the lowest cost-per-photo of any disposable AA battery because it lasts so long. (I dont have a number to put in here yet, but will as soon as my 16-year old manages to run down the set we put in yesterday) Rechargables cost less in the long run, but they need regular recharging just like the battery pack in the SD1000.

6) The A570 costs about $15 less also, another testament to the economics of building smaller cameras, less capability at higher cost.

Happy shopping!

I WANTED TO FIND OUT IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON CANON'S NEW A580. ANY GOOD FEEDBACK PROBLEMS? I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER TO BUY THE CANON A 580 OR THE A 570IS

Akira,

I would still stick with the A570 IS because of the image stabilization. The A580 does not come with this feature, which is a nice to have for low light shots.

This big things with the A580 are the "ease of use" features, which are nice for extreme novice users, and a newer processor. Unless you have never used a camera before, I don't think these are worth the upgrade.

Andrew

Akira, another option you could do is get A590IS which has the IS and overall more shooting options as compared to A570IS! slightly pricier now, but it's actually cheaper to the price of A570IS when it came out.