Originally Posted by
BiziBB
Have been very happy with my Canon S1 IS but it was stolen recently. Canon might have a new model (S4?) coming out, but I'm unsure if it is available here in the next few weeks.
Given the smaller, lighter package of these 10+ zoom lens cameras, how much quality am I missing out on, compared to basic DSLR cameras, given I'd only use the standard lens?
I think Canon is supposed to be releasing a S5 IS soon (I heard they will skip the number 4), but I don't think it will be a big jump forward from the S3 IS. A couple more MPs and slightly larger LCD is what I heard. You might find the S3 IS on sale for a very good price and it has a strong feature set. I tried one out for awhile and thought it was a very good camera. Very good for shooting video, also, if you like to do that. I found it very hard to get used to the electronic viewfinder, though, especially when trying to follow something in motion, but I am a bit biased that way.
You can certainly take great photos with the S3 IS and similar cameras, though. And it still allows you quite a lot of control over settings.