Buying a new camera

jiggly75 · 03-22-2006, 04:18 PM

I'm having trouble choosing between 2 models from Nikon and 2 models from Cannon.

jiggly75 · 03-22-2006, 04:57 PM

I'm trying to decide between the Nikon coolpix P3 and the Cannon S80. Any one know about these cameras?

**Poseidon** · 03-22-2006, 05:20 PM

Here is a side by side,

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._cpp3&show=all

It looks like they are pretty equal cameras, I would give the edge to the Canon since it has a real manual white balance option. It looks like the Nikon has WB presets is all.

jiggly75 · 03-22-2006, 05:25 PM

I think the Cannon is the winner! I'll pick it up this weekend. Are there any better cameras in the price range that i havn't noticed?

Thanks for the info.

***Reefland*** · 03-22-2006, 05:26 PM

I'm no computer expert but it seems for those dollars you could get something more feature rich. Our 5400 was around that price and appears to have a lot more controls and features.

jiggly75 · 03-22-2006, 05:28 PM

is that a Nikon?

***Reefland*** · 03-22-2006, 05:29 PM

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5400/

**Poseidon** · 03-22-2006, 05:59 PM

Scott, these cameras cost more due to the 8.0 megapixel sensors, and they have 2.5 LCDs. Both also focus down to 4cm. Your 5400 is a nce camera though.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._s3is&show=all

That link shows the upcoming S3, it has a LARGER image sensor then the other two, even though it has fewer MP, it should have less noise @ high ISO then the other two do. I am not sure about its macro capabilities though.

CoralHQ · 03-24-2006, 02:26 PM

I'm a Nikon fan, we use nikon and love them. I have used Olympus and Sony in the past, and I dont think they measure up in several catagorys (at least in your price range)

jiggly75 · 03-24-2006, 08:12 PM

What do you guys think about the Cannon power shot A620 or A530? I'm kinda thinking about buying one of them today.

***zhenya*** · 03-25-2006, 03:11 PM

I haven't used A620 or the 530 but , my son has A95 and I loved it. It produced some outstanding images for a P&S camera. One of the best cams in that category in my opinion.
Here's a conclusion page on the review of the camera that you are thinking about.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/page14.asp

I glanced through the review and it seems that it has good features and exellent macro capabilities.Plus it is capable of accepting add-on lenses( telephoto and fisheye and what not), slave flashes and so on.

jiggly75 · 03-25-2006, 10:35 PM

I bought the A620. I can't wait to try it out in the morning! Thanks for all the advice!!

03-22-2006, 04:18 PM	#1
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	Buying a new camera I'm having trouble choosing between 2 models from Nikon and 2 models from Cannon.

03-22-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,486	Here is a side by side, http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._cpp3&show=all It looks like they are pretty equal cameras, I would give the edge to the Canon since it has a real manual white balance option. It looks like the Nikon has WB presets is all. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-22-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,135	I'm no computer expert but it seems for those dollars you could get something more feature rich. Our 5400 was around that price and appears to have a lot more controls and features. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-22-2006, 05:29 PM	#7
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,135	http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5400/ __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-22-2006, 05:59 PM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,486	Scott, these cameras cost more due to the 8.0 megapixel sensors, and they have 2.5 LCDs. Both also focus down to 4cm. Your 5400 is a nce camera though. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp..._s3is&show=all That link shows the upcoming S3, it has a LARGER image sensor then the other two, even though it has fewer MP, it should have less noise @ high ISO then the other two do. I am not sure about its macro capabilities though. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-22-2006, 04:57 PM	#2
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	I'm trying to decide between the Nikon coolpix P3 and the Cannon S80. Any one know about these cameras?

03-22-2006, 05:25 PM	#4
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	I think the Cannon is the winner! I'll pick it up this weekend. Are there any better cameras in the price range that i havn't noticed? Thanks for the info.

03-22-2006, 05:28 PM	#6
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	is that a Nikon?

03-24-2006, 02:26 PM	#9
CoralHQ Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St.Louis,MO Posts: 8	I'm a Nikon fan, we use nikon and love them. I have used Olympus and Sony in the past, and I dont think they measure up in several catagorys (at least in your price range)

03-24-2006, 08:12 PM	#10
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	What do you guys think about the Cannon power shot A620 or A530? I'm kinda thinking about buying one of them today. Last edited by jiggly75; 03-24-2006 at 08:23 PM.

03-25-2006, 03:11 PM	#11
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,835	I haven't used A620 or the 530 but , my son has A95 and I loved it. It produced some outstanding images for a P&S camera. One of the best cams in that category in my opinion. Here's a conclusion page on the review of the camera that you are thinking about. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/page14.asp I glanced through the review and it seems that it has good features and exellent macro capabilities.Plus it is capable of accepting add-on lenses( telephoto and fisheye and what not), slave flashes and so on. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

03-25-2006, 10:35 PM	#12
jiggly75 Council Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 345	I bought the A620. I can't wait to try it out in the morning! Thanks for all the advice!!

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