Best high quality slim camera
Nov 20, 2011, 6:03 am
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Best high quality slim camera
Looking for the best slim-camera on the market, similar to the sony tx-55. Can anyone recommend something in the $400 price range and under?
Nov 20, 2011, 6:33 am
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The best small camera at the moment is probably the Canon S100. It may be a touch more than $400. http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canons100/
Nov 20, 2011, 9:21 am
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The best small camera at the moment is probably the Canon S100. It may be a touch more than $400. http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canons100/
I'm not a camera expert, but apparently the change in sensor technology makes for poor(er) quality photos.
Nov 20, 2011, 11:36 am
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I have no problem recommending the S95.
Nov 20, 2011, 1:30 pm
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How do you define "best"? Low light? Zoom range? Water/dust/shock proof?
What do you consider "slim"? (like what pocket do you want it to fit in?)
You can make huge strides in image quality if you don't need to fit it in euro-tight jean pockets.
What do you consider "slim"? (like what pocket do you want it to fit in?)
You can make huge strides in image quality if you don't need to fit it in euro-tight jean pockets.
Nov 20, 2011, 1:56 pm
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Nov 20, 2011, 3:40 pm
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ScottC what exactly were you noticing with the S100?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/....php?t=1105615
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/....php?t=1105615
Nov 20, 2011, 3:51 pm
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I was heavily looking at cameras this month to replace my aging Panasonic. I wanted something that was: larger than the standard 1/2.3 sensor, had a decent zoom, wasn't huge (so I eventually ruled out 4/3).
The S100 was a finalist, but I decided I did not quite want to spend that much and went with the FujiFilm Finepix F600EXR. The sensor is only a bit larger, but it had various features that I hope will help in low light situations. The zoom is way more than I need. The camera seemed nice when I went to play with it in a store. I ordered online ($100 difference from what the bricks and mortar store wanted) and should have it in a few days.
The S100 was a finalist, but I decided I did not quite want to spend that much and went with the FujiFilm Finepix F600EXR. The sensor is only a bit larger, but it had various features that I hope will help in low light situations. The zoom is way more than I need. The camera seemed nice when I went to play with it in a store. I ordered online ($100 difference from what the bricks and mortar store wanted) and should have it in a few days.
Nov 20, 2011, 6:47 pm
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This might help
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311...zoomgrouptest/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q311...zoomgrouptest/