Recommendation for compact camera?

[bruno84sg]

Hi,

Do u guys have any gd recommendation for Canon IXUS-series compact camera?

Rdgs,
Bruno

[calebk]

What's your budget? What do you require?

I can recommend you the whole Ixus range from Ixux 70 to Ixus 960IS right now, cos you haven't stated what you're looking for in the camera. Wide angle lens? How much zoom?

[bruno84sg]

Originally Posted by calebk What's your budget? What do you require? I can recommend you the whole Ixus range from Ixux 70 to Ixus 960IS right now, cos you haven't stated what you're looking for in the camera. Wide angle lens? How much zoom?

No budget limit, juz recommend the best of the series. Thanks

[bruno84sg]

hmm... if i state like tat, sounds like getting the most expensive is the best... hee
rather shld state tat wat is the best features i can get frm IXUS with the optimum budget

[oTaRu]

then maybe u can go for ixus 860IS if not powershot G9...

[calebk]

Go for the Ixus 860IS. Has wide angle and image stabiliser, best in the Ixus range.

[kairospix]

but if you intend to move on to DSLR later

you may want to consider a prosumer model like S5 IS

[jamestan]

Originally Posted by kairospix but if you intend to move on to DSLR later you may want to consider a prosumer model like S5 IS

No RAW...

[jamestan]

Originally Posted by bruno84sg Hi, Do u guys have any gd recommendation for Canon IXUS-series compact camera? Rdgs, Bruno

I take it that you are choosing the IXUS for convenience and compactness... If my assumptions are correct, then go for one without the IS, cos these tend to be lighter. Eg, the IXUS 70/75. (7.1mp).

If you want something that feels a bit metallic and heavier, and if budget permits, then maybe consider the IS series.
860IS: 8mp, 3" LCD, Wide angle (WA) 28mm
960IS: 12mp, 2.5" LCD, but no WA.

Frankly, the IXUS series trives on looks and the "Made-in-Japan" tag. If you do not mind a bit bulkier, consider the Powershot series (except G9). They are cheaper, feature for feature with IXUS. Plus, (1). they use AA batteries, a convenience if you run out of juice, and (2) some have tilting LCD.

A650IS (12mp) would be a good choice.
Another would be the A720IS (8mp)


If RAW pics is a must then all IXUS are out. Go for the G9.

Take your time... Know your needs... Go to your favourite shop... Touch, feel. The salesperson should offer you good advice if you know them well...

And all the best to your purchase...

[bruno84sg]

Thanks for the recommendation,

960IS has a bigger sensor size than 860IS
Does sensor size matter alot for compact? Or wide angle features provide a btr plus point?

[lionelow]

so ixus 960IS got no WA functions.

[bruno84sg]

Originally Posted by bruno84sg Thanks for the recommendation, 960IS has a bigger sensor size than 860IS Does sensor size matter alot for compact? Or wide angle features provide a btr plus point?

Is there any kind heart can ans this doubt?