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Canon Powershot SD1000
Canon Powershot SD1000
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jess (jessnshane) 2 pts
May 15, 2008 2:09 PM
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Can't decide between canon SD750,SD1000,SD1100, sony DSC-W120

I like certain things about each of these cameras, but can't decide which one would be the best for me. I like to take pics of the kids and want something that will give me nice sharp pics without any blur. Also I like the One color option where the camera only picks up one color while the rest is black and white. Which of these cameras have that?
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joe doe (ohfro) 178 pts
May 16, 2008 1:23 AM
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I am not sure about the one color option you mentioned (though I think some Canon cameras had this).

As for the Sony Camera.... Sony tends to have a higher noise reduction than Canon so the pictures are not as sharp.

The canon Sd1000 and Sd1100 are essentially the same camera with the sd1100 being the newer model. Despite having 1 more megapixel and a few newer features (like motion prediction) the SD1000 is a much better camera because it takes clearer pictures and it is faster. Canon decided to cram 1 megapixel too many onto the SD1100 so the picture quality of the 1100 is noticeably better.

I do not have any experience with the SD750 so I won't comment on that one but honestly the SD1000 is very compact and produces excellent results... I don't think you will be dissapointed with that one.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
May 16, 2008 1:28 AM
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Again, I have to disagree with you on the whole "more megapixels is better" trap. It isn't. It may be under optimal conditions where noise doesn't itself, but the more megapixels they cram into a small CCD, the less light sensitivity there is, particularly in low light where noise lives.

Frankly, there's not a dime's worth of real difference from my p.o.v. with those Canon's. I do agree with the SONY sharpness issue though.

My suggestion is ... go with the one less mp, you won't even notice it in snapshots anyway.
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joe doe (ohfro) 178 pts
May 16, 2008 3:42 AM
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Hi James,

I was actually making the case for the SD1000 which has LESS megapixels than the SD1100. Your comments about megapixels and sensor size are pretty well known by camera afficianados but the general public has yet to catch on.... although I think the word is spreading.

There are some good high megapixel cameras out there but not in this size or price range. Not counting the SD750 (for which I have no experience) I would agree that the SD1000 with less megapixels is the better camera.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
May 16, 2008 11:57 AM
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Wow! We agree again! This is getting habitual, Joe. LOL. The SD750 is highly rated and has similar features as the SD1100. My beef is that's all LCD screen with no viewfinder, which translates into shorter battery life.
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jess (jessnshane) 2 pts
May 16, 2008 1:28 PM
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I was leaning toward the SD1000, but just couldn't decide. Now I'm sure that's the camera for me. Thanks so much for the help!
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joe doe (ohfro) 178 pts
May 16, 2008 7:53 PM
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Good choice Jess

Enjoy your new camera!!
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