Re: Canon 650 IS vs SX 100 vs 720 IS

Jeff R. wrote:

"John" <zen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:6cs14iF3hnoe1U1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jeff R. wrote:

"John" <zen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:6crl8oF3cgmqkU1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dave Cohen wrote:

The next step up would be a dslr or possibly G9.

I think you'll find the G9 is basically the same camera as the A650IS in that it has the same sensor, lens and possibly firmware to a point, so the end result would be very hard to see any difference between the two cameras.

John.

Dozens of reasons to prefer the G9, starting with (but not restricted to) the ability to save in RAW format.
External flash, ISO dial, better batteries, humungous LCD and more.

Specs may look similar on paper - but the two devices are miles apart in the hand.


Did you read the bit were I said they were 'basically' the same. As the OP was talking about the end result.

John.

There are those about who would debate even "basically" when RAW vs jpeg-only is concerned. Not me, though.
For me, the killer is lack of external flash - which I use constantly for bounce. Makes a helluva difference to the "end result".


JR



Yes, but we're not talking about 'you' are we.

John.
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