F11 or Canon A610/620

novello76 · 2nd December 2005

Hi Guys

I think some of you may have made the comparison when you purchased your F11. apart from ISO capability, can anyone provide your opinions of why you may have chose the F11 over the canon one? Thanks.

Xing · 2nd December 2005

Hi,

IMO, if you are looking for a main camera I would suggest that you pick the A620, you can try more creative stuff with this camera, and the lcd screen is those flip and swivel type.

If you are looking for a secondary camera or getting it for a lady, get the F11. It's a compact and fun camera that has superb ISO performance, good for parties and indoors. Very small and handy when you dont want to carry a DSLR ard in ur bag.

Bernard Ong · 2nd December 2005

I think F11 not suitable for ladies, they will find it too bulky. I buying a cam for my wife also. When she saw F11, no matter how good i said it is, she dun give a damn. She is fixed on the Ixus 55. sigh........

Bernard Ong · 2nd December 2005

Novell, if you buying a cam for your own use, get the F11. The low noise level and credible sensor is really great. There are only a few manufacturers in the World that makes good sensors. Fujifilm is one of them.

CyberDoo · 2nd December 2005

I bought it because of the size. They are both about the same, but the F11 is much smaller without comprimising features. Easy for holidays that you need left hand for your kid, right hand for the stroller, and no place for the DSLR!

novello76 · 2nd December 2005

Thanks so far. Actually I am helping a colleague (female) and her daughter to get a cam for their travel. Just thinking of which 2 cameras to zoom in and will prob leave the choice to them. I think both cameras come close to each other in terms of quality and functionality, just that Fuji's xd card technology puts me off slightly.

elhire · 2nd December 2005

Hi novello, actually i have the same dilemma choosing between the 2. I agree that A620 has more functions and would be better as an all-rounder than the F11. Also, i feel that the A620 is easier to use in terms of menu and stuff. However, ladies may find it slightly bulky. Especially as a travel cam. Basically I am probably gonna choose the F11 cos of its size. Though my final decision is not set yet.
Somebody's selling the A610 at $550 below.
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=163839
Or you can get an equote from MS color and buy from them, think they're selling the A610 at $528. I don't know about the A620's price cos I don't really need 7mp. Although it is in a far more attractive grey.

bpribadi · 2nd December 2005

Originally Posted by novello76

Hi Guys

I think some of you may have made the comparison when you purchased your F11. apart from ISO capability, can anyone provide your opinions of why you may have chose the F11 over the canon one? Thanks.

I choose F11 because of the ISO sensivity and low noise (photo and movie), and size. But other than that, I agree that Canon A620 is much more insteresting than my F11. From the A620 I like:

1. Better lens, 35-140 f/2.8-4.1
2. Swivel and Flip LCD
3. SD card (faster cheaper)
4. AA battery
5. Dedicated slave flash (optional)

Despite of the size, if Canon A620 has the low noise capability as F11, I prefer the A620 over F11.

bpribadi · 2nd December 2005

Originally Posted by elhire

I don't know about the A620's price cos I don't really need 7mp. Although it is in a far more attractive grey.

It is not the Mega Pixel, it is the noise, the 7Mp sensor noise is lower than the 5Mp one

So you get more pixel with better quality pics (lower noise) with 620.

billpepsi · 2nd December 2005

Most of my lady friends prefer camera with slim design and simple function. A620 is over kill for them. But as for me, I would go for A620/A610.

megascriler · 2nd December 2005

The F11 is good in everyway except that it can't accept conversion lenses and its lens has only 3X. The LCD has more pixels and is larger although it can't tilt nor swivel, but come to think of it, I don't think there are any cameras with 2.5' LCDs that do tilt or swivel. The F11 has a strong built-in flash. And the 6MP SuperCCD does produce more resolution than the 7MP A620. And despite the fact that the F11 uses a Lithium-ion battery, it can take an equal 500 shots. Considering that the Canon takes 4XAAs which are also capable of 500 shots, the F11 is actually better.

But both cameras are actually for very different sorts of photographers. So you can't compare apple to apple.

2nd December 2005	#1
novello76 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,497	F11 or Canon A610/620 Hi Guys I think some of you may have made the comparison when you purchased your F11. apart from ISO capability, can anyone provide your opinions of why you may have chose the F11 over the canon one? Thanks.

2nd December 2005	#2
Xing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lower Seletar Reservoir Posts: 1,030	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 Hi, IMO, if you are looking for a main camera I would suggest that you pick the A620, you can try more creative stuff with this camera, and the lcd screen is those flip and swivel type. If you are looking for a secondary camera or getting it for a lady, get the F11. It's a compact and fun camera that has superb ISO performance, good for parties and indoors. Very small and handy when you dont want to carry a DSLR ard in ur bag.

2nd December 2005	#3
Bernard Ong Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 407	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 I think F11 not suitable for ladies, they will find it too bulky. I buying a cam for my wife also. When she saw F11, no matter how good i said it is, she dun give a damn. She is fixed on the Ixus 55. sigh........

2nd December 2005	#4
Bernard Ong Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 407	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 Novell, if you buying a cam for your own use, get the F11. The low noise level and credible sensor is really great. There are only a few manufacturers in the World that makes good sensors. Fujifilm is one of them.

2nd December 2005	#5
CyberDoo New Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 I bought it because of the size. They are both about the same, but the F11 is much smaller without comprimising features. Easy for holidays that you need left hand for your kid, right hand for the stroller, and no place for the DSLR!

2nd December 2005	#6
novello76 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,497	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 Thanks so far. Actually I am helping a colleague (female) and her daughter to get a cam for their travel. Just thinking of which 2 cameras to zoom in and will prob leave the choice to them. I think both cameras come close to each other in terms of quality and functionality, just that Fuji's xd card technology puts me off slightly.

2nd December 2005	#7
elhire New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 24	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 Hi novello, actually i have the same dilemma choosing between the 2. I agree that A620 has more functions and would be better as an all-rounder than the F11. Also, i feel that the A620 is easier to use in terms of menu and stuff. However, ladies may find it slightly bulky. Especially as a travel cam. Basically I am probably gonna choose the F11 cos of its size. Though my final decision is not set yet. Somebody's selling the A610 at $550 below. http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=163839 Or you can get an equote from MS color and buy from them, think they're selling the A610 at $528. I don't know about the A620's price cos I don't really need 7mp. Although it is in a far more attractive grey. Last edited by elhire; 2nd December 2005 at 11:57 AM.

2nd December 2005	#10
billpepsi Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The 3rd Rock Posts: 1,272	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 Most of my lady friends prefer camera with slim design and simple function. A620 is over kill for them. But as for me, I would go for A620/A610.

2nd December 2005	#11
megascriler Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 385	Re: F11 or Canon A610/620 The F11 is good in everyway except that it can't accept conversion lenses and its lens has only 3X. The LCD has more pixels and is larger although it can't tilt nor swivel, but come to think of it, I don't think there are any cameras with 2.5' LCDs that do tilt or swivel. The F11 has a strong built-in flash. And the 6MP SuperCCD does produce more resolution than the 7MP A620. And despite the fact that the F11 uses a Lithium-ion battery, it can take an equal 500 shots. Considering that the Canon takes 4XAAs which are also capable of 500 shots, the F11 is actually better. But both cameras are actually for very different sorts of photographers. So you can't compare apple to apple.