Reddit reviews Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) (OLD MODEL)

I shot these with my 7D (and 24-70 f/2.8L) from quite a distance from the stage. Most venues don't let you bring DSLRs or backpacks. Fortunately, they don't mind large purses, so I had my girlfriend sneak it in.

I wasn't too concerned about safety as my camera hung from my R-Strap and the crowd wasn't too rowdy. I was more concerned about being caught by security. So, yes, keep your camera around your neck or, if you put it in a bag, maintain contact with the bag. Ultimately, if you are too worried about losing gear or can't bring a camera, consider a higher-end point-and-shoot (e.g. Canon S100) so that you don't have to sacrifice too much quality.

Canon S100 is one of the best point and shoots out there, and it's plenty slim.

Canon S100 is higher end compact camera. Small, good image quality (for a compact), GPS for geotagging, 1080p video etc.

Canon:

Canon S90 or S95 - S90 does 480p video, S95 does 720.

S90/95 was upgraded to the S100 which is currently regarded as the 'best' P&S fixed-lens camera out there.

Powershot G series, not listing them all...

Panasonic:

LX3 or LX5, LX5 has a lot of various tweaks that make it better than the LX3.

Samsung:

TL500/EX1 (regional naming) Worth noting that though not a 'big brand' camera, this one has an ultra-fast f1.8 Schneider lens, legendary optics.

Nikon:

P7000 or P7100, P7100 is pricey and afaik has no game changing changes compared to the P7000.

*Ricoh

GR Digital III and predecessors.

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Personally, I'd go for a S100. If I wanted that extra partial stop faster lens, I'd go for the TL500, note that the canon has more zoom range.


**more info: Snapsort it

Get her a point and shoot. Bitches love point and shoots

May I suggest a badass one like the Canon S100

The people who post the rumor sites are expecting the LX6 to come out soon. But that probably won't change the price of the LX5 by much, it's already gone down quite a bit.

I recommend the LX5, although I've only used the previous models of both cameras (Leica D-Lux 4 and a Canon s95), but I prefer the Lumix to the Canon, because of the variable sensor size, and the firmware updates which actually add features.

The s100 has built in GPS though, which is really quite awesome once you've used it for a while, unfortunately that sort of thing also drains your battery... so, you get cool GPS tagging, but you pay for it with disadvantages.

Also, try using snapsort to compare cameras!

you should check the canon S100: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S100-Wide-Angle-Stabilized/dp/B005MTME3U, but it might be over your budget.

I used a couple of sony digital cameras too, one of them on the cheap end (around 100 pounds I think), the other is around 200 pounds. (I'm not from Europe so these are just rough numbers)

I like the more expensive one (my parents'), and I sometimes borrow it even though I have a Canon 40D. I was amazed by the picture quality of the cheaper one as well, it wasn't the greatest, but for the price it was really good and much better than any other equally priced camera.


I recommend doing your own research on these, and maybe going to the shop and trying some... here is what you should look for:

• Big sensor: some will have 1/2.3" , others 1/1.7", etc... since the number is inverted, the lower the number on the bottom the better (in this case the 1/1,7")
  
  
• High ISO with low noise: the big sensor contribute to this, as does some other technologies, like using CMOS instead of CCD, or backlighted sensor.. I'm not an expert in this, but that's where camera reviewing sites like dpreview come in handy.
  
  
• Stabilizer: optical stabilizer is a must for taking photos at low light conditions or while zooming.
  
  Maybe I missed some points, but these should be good indicators.
  
  Good luck :)

Powershot s100

It's small enough to fit in my pocket but packs a nice zoom and full manual controls :)

I'm guessing amazon decided to be a creeper after I was searching for this camera for you...so I figured I'd share what they emailed me with. best deal ive seen on the s95 (so far at least...I'm not looking too hard lol). And this one might be the newest model in that series. I stand by the canon power shots because they've always been better than the nikon point and shoot cameras (even though I'm bred to be a Nikon DSLR kid)...and I assume having HD video is great. I'd go into a store to experience the audio quality first hand though.

Edit: typos

EditEDIT: Basically what you want are manual controls so you can handle low light situations (that 2fstop option is NICE) and a lot of flexibility with exposure while still maintaining a quality image. I know jack shit about sound but from what I understand the video capabilities on DSLRs and possibly point and shoots (esp like this one) are getting better and better as time goes on. Plus its a tiny, lightweight model...safer and easier to bring to events without breaking it.

If resolution isn't an issue and you're ok with small/blurry shots (you could still see form, it just would be on-par/lower-than SD quality, far from HD) then you could get something like the Canon PowerShot S100

I just found this clip from searching YouTube, to give you an idea of the image quality.

If you wanted to capture 200-240fps at 1080p, you'd be looking at a camera like the FS700 for $8k.

Used Canon s100 is a nice one.

Hello Everyone! I need advice on buying a camera. Please and Thank you in advance! I am going to Thailand for my honeymoon in April. I have a 7 year old Samsung Point & Shoot that is very slow. And I don't want to rely on my phone to take pictures. So therefore I want to buy a new camera. I want something that takes good quality pictures, Zoom really is not THAT important to me IF it takes a lot away from the quality of the image. I also want to take HD video as well. I have looked at the Buyers Guide and it seems a lot of the cameras that I am interested in fall into the "Super Zoom" Category, (such as the SX-700) which seem to be limited in picture quality if I understand it correctly (Correct me if i am wrong). I am looking to spend about $299. Is there anything in between the S-100 and S-120? I don't need to stick with Canon, if someone has some good recommendations i would love to hear them.


Canon S-100

Canon S-120

Canon SX-700 HS

The Canon S100 is fabulous and appears to be relatively popular on this subreddit compared to other small P&S cameras. It lists for $330 on Amazon.

Are you committed to getting an SLR? For your budget, I'd think about the S100. This is a very versatile point-and-shoot that offers a high degree of manual control and also makes a great travel companion with its built-in GPS.

A used DSLR will give you the most bang for the buck. Look for a Canon 20D or 30D (not D30, that's an older camera).

For new, the Canon S100 is showing for me at US$293.

This is the newer model of my point and shoot - it's in your budget and definitely worth consideration!

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S100-Wide-Angle-Stabilized/dp/B005MTME3U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346250348&sr=1-1&keywords=Canon+PowerShot+S100

your SX500 hasn't been released yet. Here's a side by side of the 3 you listed and my suggestion.

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_sx500is&products=canon_s100&products=canon_eos1100d&products=nikon_cpp510

I have a Canon S100
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Hm, that's not bad. Although on Amazon it's running for over $250: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S100-Wide-Angle-Stabilized/dp/B005MTME3U

Also, according to this, Windows Movie Maker doesn't support .MOV files: http://www.aimersoft.com/convert-mov/make-mov-files-compatible-with-windows-movie-maker.html


Any other ideas? Is that camera part of a "family" of other lower priced similar cameras?

I've been at it for a little over a year. I wish I'd found this before I got a DSLR:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S100-Wide-Angle-Stabilized/dp/B005MTME3U

It has a better sensor and processor than the 60D, has a Manual mode so you can set exposure/aperture/iso. It's smaller, so you're more likely to carry it. It does wide angle as well as zoom.

I would've gotten a DSLR, anyway (its about the lenses), but I would've waited a lot longer to do it.